Black History Month is the perfect opportunity to explore the many remarkable people, events, and accomplishments that have helped shaped our nation. Explore these curated collections of authentic resources that celebrate Black History.
As you look for ways to bring a new dimension to these milestones, consider ways to go beyond what’s commonly covered to help your students draw meaningful connections to their learning. Introduce your class to the first African American women to travel to space or dig into the impact of the Harlem Renaissance. Offering new perspectives and experiences can drive deeper cultural understanding and help your students see themselves in the history!
African American Experiences
Show students how the contributions, struggles, and triumphs of African Americans are woven into the fabric of American history and culture. Students will learn about America’s complex history, gain insight into the experiences of classmates, and imagine a more equitable future for all.
Celebrating Black History
Find everything you need in this comprehensive collection of high-quality content and learning resources. Browse content highlighting the lives and contributions of Black writers, soldiers, scientists, artists, and more! Learn about a variety of prominent figures in history and learn new perspectives that help students see themselves in history.
Honor the Red Tails
Share the incredible true story of the Red Tail Squadron as told by Colonel Charles McGee, one of the last living members of the Tuskegee Airmen. Dive into the history of the Tuskegee Airmen and the accomplishments of African American pilots during World War II. Then learn how the Red Tails fought, not only to protect American lives, but to also end segregation in the US Armed Forces. End the video with a panel discussion featuring Colonel McGee and his fellow Tuskegee Airman, Cadet William T. Fauntroy, Jr., as well as Command Sergeant Major Michele S. Jones—the first woman in the U.S. Army Reserve to reach the esteemed position.
Ready-to-Use Activities
Explore these ready-to-use activities to celebrate Black History Month and bring exciting historical figures and stories into your daily lessons! Spanning all grade levels, browse Sentence Fix-Its for younger students or full February Activity Calendars for grades K-8 that offer an activity for every day of the month.
Remember Rosa Parks
Remember Rosa Parks on her birthday (February 4) with Discovery Education’s Rosa Parks resources! Introduce PreK-5 students to her impacts on the Civil Rights Movement with the Curiosity: Rosa Parks video, which shows how Rosa Parks made a stand against segregation from her famous bus ride through the rest of her life. Next, get K-2 students thinking critically about Rosa Parks with the Rosa Parks activity or have 6-8 students summarize what they’ve learned with the Tweet Tweet activity.
Voices of the Civil Rights Movement
Find First-Hand accounts and learn more about the people behind the Civil Rights Movement! Created in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal, Voices of the Civil Rights Movement‘s videos and related activities will help students discover new, authentic perspectives of this historic era.
