Activities to Honor Heroes These three activities will enable students to identify the characteristics of a hero and...		The Melting Pot -- Is It What We Want? Get students thinking about diversity with this printable. Students will answer questions about...
Black History Month – Teacher Resources February is Black History Month. Explore the many contributions of African-Americans with our...		To Be a Slave Enrichment activities and internet resources to enhance teaching To Be a Slave by Julius...
Indentured Servants' Experiences 1600-1700 Read descriptions from indentured servants of the 1600s-1700s. These fascinating tales are an...		The Underground Railroad Students take a "cyber-journey" through the Underground Railroad: the path to freedom for...
Maniac Magee Literature Guide This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey...		Hero/Heroine Writing Activity Students cast themselves as heroes/heroines in this creative writing activity.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Comprehension Questions Test student's comprehension of the classic young adult book Roll of Thunder, Hear My...		Civil War Epitaphs By reading fictional epitaphs, students will review key events and people from the Civil War...
Top 10 Black History Month Worksheets (6-12) This gallery of activities for grades 6-12 includes short biographies of famous...		Slavery Teaching Resources Enrich your curriculum with materials on slavery in the United States. These resources...
Harriet Tubman Biography An article about Harriet Tubman.		Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights Students think critically about the Civil Rights movement and its key players as they explore a...
Write a Letter to Jesse Owens Assuming the role of a fellow athlete, Nazi supporter or African-American, students will write...		The Struggle Against Segregation Students learn about the history of segregation in the United States by reading about the...
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Projects and Activities Here are some great projects and activities for your students to use to study Roll of...		African-American Gospel Music Introduce Gospel music while explaining lyrical meaning and cultural values. This is an...
Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response The text of Eisenhower's speech concerning desegregation in Little Rock, Arkansas.		The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 Learn about the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.