Activities to Honor Heroes These three activities will enable students to identify the characteristics of a hero and...		Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman Find enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance your teaching of Alan Schroeder's...
Harriet Tubman Biography An article about Harriet Tubman.		Sarah Boone Coloring Page Children read about Sarah Boone, a famous African-American inventor, and color in the picture. ...
Hero/Heroine Writing Activity Students cast themselves as heroes/heroines in this creative writing activity.		Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympic Athlete Learn more about the life of track and field star Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
Popular American History Printables, Grades 5-8 The history of America is rich and diverse. Use our American history printables for grades 5-8...		Sojourner Truth - Biography An article about abolitionist Sojourner Truth.
Popular American History Printables, Grades 9-12 Use our American history printables for grades 9-12 to promote discussion about war, slavery,...		Amendments to the Constitution of the United States The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Rosa Parks A brief article about Rosa Parks.		An Abolitionist Play Students learn about five women abolitionists and are asked to write a one-act play that...
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Have your students study different concepts in the writing of Maya Angelou's, I Know Why the...		African-Americans and Others Fight Discrimination Ask students to read and answer related questions about the state of racial equality in the...
Amendments to the Constitution: Voting Each of these amendments broadened the number of citizens in the U.S. with the right to vote.		Billie Holiday Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.
Encyclopedia of Prominent African-Americans Use this encyclopedia to learn about the contributions of African-Americans throughout history....		Dr. Mae Jemison Read about this famous African-American astronaut and color in the picture. This is a great...
Fannie Lou Hamer Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for...		William Edward Burghardt DuBois Article about prominent African American W.E.B. DuBois, including related Web sites, and a...