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Black History Month Worksheets

Please use any of the printable worksheets about Black History Month in your classroom or at home. Just click on the worksheet title to view details about the PDF and print or download to your computer. All worksheets are free to print and to make multiple copies for your student or child.

African American Freedom Fighters Word Search

Honor the activists of the historic abolition and civil rights movement with this word search puzzle.

Ride the Bus With Rosa Parks

Your youngster can join civil rights leader Rosa Parks on her historic bus ride in this fun maze puzzle.

Underground Railroad: On To Freedom

Students read facts about the Underground Railroad and color the picture below.

African American Inventors: Elijah McCoy

Comprehension is strengthend through practice. Here is a worksheet about Elijah McCoy for students to read and answer the questions.

African American Inventors: Granville T. Woods

Granville Woods died in 1910. He contributed much to the electrical world with his inventions, ideas, and devices. Students will read about his life and answer questions in this comprehension activity.

African American Inventors: Lewis Latimer

Students can learn about African American inventor Lewis Latimer with this worksheet. First, they will read an excerpt and then answer questions to test comprehension.

African American Inventors: Patricia Bath

Here is a reading activity for students to learn about Patricia Bath. Following the reading, students will answer a few questions to help comprehension.

Freedom Crossword Puzzle

This crossword puzzle is full of words about freedom for Black History Month.

Song of Freedom: Go Down Moses

A wonderful freedom song, the song Go Down, Moses was sung by slaves in the U.S. south. In this activity, students read words to the song and answer related questions.

1850: My Letter to the Editor

Your student will write a persuasive argument about slavery in a letter to an 1850 newspaper.

Writing Prompt: Today’s Civil Rights Hero

In this writing prompt, students select someone they think is a civil rights hero living in modern times.

Booker T. Washington: Up From Slavery

This reading comprehension worksheet focuses on a passage from Booker T. Washington’s autobiography, “Up From Slavery.”

Her Story: Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in New York around 1797, escaping to freedmom 1825. In this activity, students read the passage and answer related questions.

Reading Comprehension: Uncle Tom’s Cabin

In this activity, students read an excerpt from Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and answer related questions.

Uncle Tom’s Cabin: George’s Speech

This reading comprehension worksheet on a passage from “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” is a great activity for Black History Month.

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Classroom resources for Black History Month

Commemorate Black History Month in your classroom with lesson plans and resources that cover topics ranging from civil rights events to discussions about race in current events. These lessons are appropriate for history, ELA and social studies classrooms, and include resources for students in middle or high school.

The March on Washington basic resources | Resources

This resource page includes a quick guide to the March on Washington, an interactive timeline of the civil rights movement and a glossary of terms. Use these to get started on your classroom curriculum.

A history of discrimination and its consequences | Lesson Plan

In this lesson for middle and high school students, students analyze what "The American Dream" means and what role racial discrimination may play in failing to attain that dream.

“I have a dream” speech as a visionary text | Lesson Plan

Help your students connect to the rich imagery of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech by learning the history of the speech and then illustrating some of its most famous lines in this creative lesson plan.

“I have a dream” as a work of literature | Lesson Plan

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s delivered his most memorable speech, “I Have a Dream,” on August 28, 1963 before more than 200,000 people at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., as part of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

The Harlem Renaissance | Lesson Plan

Students will learn about the social, cultural and political circumstances which gave rise to the Harlem Renaissance. They will also learn about the influences that inspired the work of the Harlem Renaissance’s artists and musicians. Finally, students will be given several opportunities to create their own Harlem Renaissance inspired work.

Racial equality — How far have we come and how far do we still need to go? | Lesson Plan

Martin Luther King., Jr. dreamed of an America where people could "not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." Use this lesson plan to start a discussion in your classroom about where we are on the path to realizing this dream.

History of Juneteenth and why it's set to become a national holiday | Lesson Plan

Explore and discuss the history and context around the Juneteenth holiday in the United States. Topics explored will include the history of racial injustice in the U.S., the Civil War and the limitations of the Emancipation Proclamation. Additionally, students will be encouraged to explore the modern significance of Juneteenth and its long-term impact.

Explore art and movement inspired by Jacob Lawrence's Migration series | Lesson Plan

Have students engage in a "close reading" of a timeless Jacob Lawrence painting through art-making, observation and analysis, and learn about the history of the Great Migration in the process.

Teaching About Selma | Lessons and Resources from Teaching for Change

Try out these interactive lessons and recommended resources from

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that invite students to step into the history and think critically and creatively about the continued fight for justice today.

Introduction to Selma | Lesson Plan

Help introduce and engage students in the story of the March from Selma to Montgomery with clips from the film, "Selma", courtesy of Paramount Pictures. In the main activity, students will be asked to view three short videos about the March and critically think about the audience, message, and stereotypes seen.

Discrimination — fair or unfair? | Lesson Plan

Make issues of fairness, justice and discrimination personal to your students with this lesson plan, which includes an activity with Dr. Seuss! This lesson is designed for students for students who have difficulty with verbal or written expression.

Leadership at the March through music and speeches | Lesson Plan

While Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech became the most famous of the March on Washington, he was by no means to only person to address the massive crowd assembled on the National Mall. Use this lesson plan to look at the other civil rights leaders and orators who spoke that day and how effectively they conveyed their messages.

The March on Washington and its impact | Lesson Plan

In this lesson plan, students compare King's "I Have a Dream" speech to other famous texts in American history, including the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address. This is a great addition to any speech, English or history class.

Analyzing "Stop and Frisk" through personal narratives and infographics | Lesson Plan

This Common Core-aligned lesson helps students explore the New York City’s “stop, question and frisk” program through videos, graphics and a news article. An engaging introduction creates a foundation to help students understand infographics and their utility as a cross-curricular tool.

Remembering Nelson Mandela | Lesson Plan

In this lesson plan, students will use text from Mandela’s autobiography “Long Walk to Freedom” to connect with Mandela’s life and words. It also contains a 20-minute video from the PBS NewsHour to help students understand the magnitude of his life.

The Trials of Muhammad Ali | Discussion Guide

and discussion guide to pique students' interest in the story of Muhammad Ali, who was both an athlete and a defender of human rights. You can purchase the film on iTunes, but it is not recommended for class use due to language and some mature content unless it has been approved by you and your school to use in the classroom.

Student Reporting Labs "Race and Change" videos | Resource

Use this dynamic resource to get students thinking about Martin Luther King, Jr. and whether his dream has been accomplished today. These 12 high school students are part of PBS NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs and come from around the country.

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Every year, Americans recognize February as Black History Month. The month is dedicated to recognizing the achievements of African Americans and celebrating the role they have played in the history of the United States.

The Origins of Black History Month

Black History Month , also known as National African American Month, has been recognized by all U.S. Presidents since 1976. Canada also recognizes Black History Month each February, while countries such as the United Kingdom and the Netherlands celebrate in October. 

In the United States, Black History Month traces its start back to 1915, The organization that is now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History was founded by historian Carter Woodson and minister Jesse Moorland. 

Just over a decade later, the first Negro History Week was observed in 1926. The second week of February was chosen for the observance in honor of the birthdays of two men who played a substantial role in ensuring the rights and freedoms of African Americans, Abraham Lincoln , and Frederick Douglass . 

This first event gave birth to what we now know as Black History Month. In 1976, Gerald Ford became the first president to officially proclaim the February observance. Every U.S. president since has followed suit. Each year, the achievements of African Americans are recognized with a designated theme. The theme for 2018 is African Americans in Times of War.

Ways to Celebrate Black History Month

Help your students celebrate Black History Month with these ideas:

• Learn about the contributions African Americans have made in American history and society. Choose one African American to study in-depth.
• Learn about Civil Rights activists such as Martin Luther King Jr . or Rosa Parks .
• Learn about important moments in the Civil Rights movement. 
• Read biographies about influential African Americans or popular books by Black authors.
• African Americans have been instrumental in the development of several music genres and styles of dance. Learn about some of these such as jazz, blues, hip-hop, or swing.
• Look for a local venue, such as a history museum, to learn about African American leaders and history related to your state or town.
• If you live near a site that played a pivotal role in African American history, go visit it.
• Watch a movie or documentary that relates to the topic.

You can also use this free printables set to introduce your students to influential African Americans.

Famous Firsts Vocabulary

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Print the PDF: Famous Firsts Vocabulary Sheet

Help your students begin to understand the significance of the role African Americans have played in U.S. history and culture with this Famous Firsts worksheet. Students should use the internet or a reference book to look up each person listed in the word bank in order to match them to their correct contribution. 

Famous Firsts Wordsearch

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Print the PDF: Famous Firsts Word Search

Continue to familiarize your students with influential African Americans using this word search puzzle. Each name can be found among the jumbled letters in the puzzle. As your student locates each name, see if he can recall that person's accomplishment.

Famous Firsts Crossword Puzzle

Print the PDF: Famous Firsts Crossword Puzzle

Use this crossword puzzle to help students review the achievements of these ten African American men and women. Each clue describes an accomplishment that corresponds with a name from the word bank. 

Famous Firsts Alphabet Activity

Print the PDF: Famous Firsts Alphabet Activity

Young students can review the names and accomplishments of famous African Americans and practice their alphabetizing skills at the same time. Students will put the names in correct alphabetical order on the blank lines provided. 

Older students can practice alphabetizing by last name and writing the names in last name first/first name last order. 

Famous Firsts Challenge

Print the PDF: Famous Firsts Challenge

After your students have spent some time learning about famous African Americans and have completed the previous activities, use this Famous First Challenge worksheet as a simple quiz to see how much they remember.  

Famous Firsts Draw and Write

Print the PDF: Famous Firsts Draw and Write Page

Use this Draw and Write page for students to draw a Famous Firsts related picture and write about their drawing. Alternately, they may wish to use it as s simple report form to write about another influential African American about whom they've learned. 

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13 Meaningful Black History Month Activities for Kids to Add to Your Lesson Plans

Written by Jeanne Sager

Do you have your Black History Month activities lined up for your February lesson plans yet? Wondering how to teach about Black history in a way that’s meaningful and appropriate?

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s one that you can pack with important lessons about our nation’s shameful history of slavery and segregation and the triumphant stories of Black Americans who led the Civil Rights movement in a fight for a more equitable society. Not sure where to get started?

The teacher team at Teach Starter has got you covered! We’ve compiled some of our favorite Black History Month activities and ideas for teachers in elementary school and middle school to help you make this month’s lessons more impactful.

Read on to find out how to strike just the right tone in the classroom this February with virtual field trip ideas, read-alouds, lesson plans and activities for kids that aren’t just appropriate but also reflective of the Black experience and Black Americans’ huge role in the history of our nation. We’ve even added some free printables to the list!

Black History Month Do’s and Don’ts for Teachers

Maybe you feel you’ve already got a handle on this as a culturally responsive teacher, and if so, bravo! You clearly are doing something right, and we applaud an inclusive and diverse approach to teaching. Feel free to skip right to the activities.

Still feeling a little trepidatious? That’s OK, too. It means you care to make sure you get this right – during Black History Month and throughout the school year. So let’s go over a few quick tips before we dig into the activities.

Don’t Treat Black History as the Past

While Black history is, well, history, it’s important not to put some rose-colored glasses “this happened a long, long time” ago focus on Black History. For example, we only saw the first Black American president in 2008 and the first Black American vice president in 2020, and the fight for equality is ongoing.

Do Address That Black History Is American History

The month may be called Black History Month, but what you are teaching is really American history. It’s important that white students understand that this is part of their history as well, and not just something for Black classmates to care about.

Don’t Single Out Black Students

Some Black students may come to you and ask to share stories of their cultural heritage, and that’s OK, but Black students should never be forced to represent their race for the sake of teaching white classmates.

Do Take Time to Evaluate Your Teaching As a Whole

No, we’re not looking to attack anyone here. But we’re more than halfway through the school year (the 100th Day of School is typically around now), and it’s a good time to reflect back on the past few months of the school year.

Is Black History Month the first time you’ve talked about Black Americans in your classroom? Have you read a book featuring Black children or adults this school year? Some 7.4 million American public school students are Black , and another 2.2 million are biracial. These students deserve to see themselves in the books read in their classroom, the stories told, and the history taught … all year round.

If you haven’t been doing that all year, don’t panic. You have recognized it, and now’s a great time to make adjustments.

Black History Month Activities for Kids

Looking for specific activities for your classroom? From read-alongs and teaching slides about Black history to biography projects about Black Americans, here is a range of Black History Month activities for kids that can be done with children from pre-K on up through upper elementary school.

1. Write About Famous Quotes From Black Americans

Looking for a way to incorporate Black History Month into your ELA lesson plans? One teacher on our team likes to highlight individual Black Americans throughout the month, using some of their inspirational quotes to get her students thinking critically.

She posts that person’s quote on her whiteboard in the morning for students to read, then shares a read-aloud story about that individual. Students then write a paragraph, explaining what they think the person’s quote means.

To get you started, here are some great read-alouds focused on individual Black Americans who have made an enormous impact on our society, along with a famous quote from each:

1. Booker T. Washington

• Read-Aloud — Fifty Cents and a Dream: Young Booker T. Washington by Jabari Asim
• Quote —”Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.”

2. Ruby Bridges

• Read-Aloud — I Am Ruby Bridges by Ruby Bridges
• Quote —”Racism is a grown-up disease, and we must stop using our children to spread it.”

3. Bessie Coleman

• Read-Aloud — Flying Free: How Bessie Coleman’s Dreams Took Flight by Karyn Parsons
• Quote —”The air is the only place free from prejudices.”

2. Set Up a Door Decorating Contest

Challenge the other teachers on your grade level (or maybe even your hall) to a classroom door decorating contest that honors Black History Month, and get your students involved in the process.

While their level of involvement will quite obviously depend on the grade level you teach, there’s plenty kids can do, from voting on a theme for a door decorating contest, planning out the door decor to actually decorating. If you’re teaching younger kids, decorating might fall on your shoulders, but you can use your students’ work to decorate — making your Black History Month door a means to celebrate their learning.

3. Study the Civil Rights Movement & Segregation

Help older kids demonstrate their understanding of the Civil Rights leaders who helped put an end to racist segregationist laws and important moments in the fight for equal rights by creating brochures about some of the most influential figures and moments during the Civil Rights Movement. Students can work in groups or create their brochures individually, working to find information from multiple sources.

Some of the topics kids can cover include:

• The 14th Amendment
• Jim Crow Laws
• Brown vs. Board of Education –  Ruby Bridges
• Montgomery Bus Boycott –  Rosa Parks
• March on Washington –  Martin Luther King, Jr.
• The Civil Rights Act

4. Take Virtual Field Trips

Are you looking to take a February field trip to explore Black history? You don’t have to leave the school — or even the classroom — with a virtual field trip. Here are a few favorite trips that focus on different elements of Black history:

• Virtual Harlem  — Explore New York City’s Harlem during the days of the Harlem Renaissance with a virtual look at the Jazz Age. This free field trip includes famous musicians like Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday, as well as a host of different Black painters and sculptors.
• Slavery and Making of America Museum  — This is a virtual museum created with donations from a number of members of the Association of African-American Museums. The free “field trip” includes resources for kids to make their own virtual museum exhibits.
• New York Public Library — One of America’s biggest libraries offers virtual exhibits from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem. They are free to browse and introduce kids to historic figures from Nat Turner to Emmett Till.

5. Get to Know Local Black Americans

Biography projects are a classic Black History Month activity, and there are plenty of amazing Black Americans to add to your list of subjects. But if you’re looking for a fresh take, why not refocus your biography projects more locally?

Challenge students to research Black leaders, artists, musicians and so on from your own community?

6. Read Books With Black Protagonists

Does your classroom library reflect the faces of the children in your classroom and the people in your community? These powerful books are perfect to use in the classroom to celebrate Black authors and Black stories.

• I Am Enough by Grace Byers   – This beautiful story from Grace Byers is all about loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to each other.
• Skin Like Mine by Latashia M. Perry   – Latashia gives us a heartfelt story about appreciating everyone regardless of their skin color. This is a lighthearted way of breaking down the barrier when talking about different skin tones and loving the body you were given!
• Teammates by Peter Golenbock  – Peter Golenbock brings us the moving story about Jackie Robinson and part of his journey on becoming the first Black Major League baseball player.
• The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson  – Jacqueline tells us a story of two young girls – one black and one white – who, despite the barrier of a fence and the ‘grown-ups’, manage to develop a strong friendship.

For more books to add to your library, check out Marley Dias’ expansive list of 1,000 Black Girl Books featuring Black girls front and center. Dias was just 11 when she created the  #1000BlackGirlBooks drive, collecting books for schools while also bringing attention to the importance of including Black girls in literature and the lack of diversity in children’s books.

Consider using Dias’ story and her book Marley Dias Gets It Done as a prompt for your young writers.

• What lesson did they learn from Marley?
• What is something they can do in their own communities to be like her?

Teaching middle school? Check out Schomburg’s Black Liberation List for Young Readers from the New York Public Library for book ideas for your older students!

7. Create Timelines of Important Moments in Black History

Are you thinking of assigning a timeline activity for students to explore some of the most important events and figures in Black history?

Timeline activities can help kids learn about the order and sequence of events in history, as well as the cause-and-effect relationships between them. They also help kids learn about different time periods and historical figures, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by analyzing and interpreting historical information.

Timeline activities can help children develop their organizational and research skills by gathering and arranging historical information in a logical and coherent way.

8. Read Up With Comprehension Worksheets

It doesn’t have to be Black History Month for your comprehension worksheets to be inclusive and show representation of important Black Americans, but February is a great time to start adding these to the rotation.

Work on students’ understanding of the main ideas, characters, events, and details in a text with a focus on Black Americans who have made an impact on our country’s history.

Not only will students boost their ability to identify important information, make inferences, and understand the relationships between characters and events in a story, they’ll have a better understanding of some of the Black figures throughout history.

Explore more printables about famous historical figures in American history !

9. Dive Into Diversity and Inclusion Vocabulary

Black History Month is a good time to introduce students to vocabulary around diversity and inclusion and discuss what it means to put these words into practice in our everyday lives. Some key vocabulary terms you can discuss include:

• Inclusiveness

Use the  E veryone Belongs Vocabulary Flip Book template with your students to discuss vocabulary associated with diversity and equality.

10. Celebrate Black Joy With Cultural Activities

Black History Month lessons are often focused on slavery, segregation and the suffering of Black Americans throughout history. We certainly aren’t suggesting you ignore teaching these important lessons, however they are only part of the story of Black America. Take time to focus on Black joy in some of your activities!

Consider looking at other elements of Black History, such as Black music, Black art or Black writers this month. Many of the ideas on this activities list can be completed through this lens, and you may call on people in your own community to supplement.

Do you have an Afro-Caribbean restaurant in your community? Invite their chef to speak to your class about their cuisine. Is there a Black author in your town? Ask them to stop in to talk about their work!

Are you a white educator looking to learn more about what Black joy means? This look at Black joy from writer Chanté Joseph is an excellent read!

Black History Month Craft Activities

Some students learn and express themselves better artistically. Having a craft activity to incorporate into your Black History Month activities is a fantastic way to reflect on learning with your students. Here are a few simple craft ideas for your lesson planning.

1. Create Diversity Hearts

Art teacher Cassie Stephens ( @cassie_stephenz ) shared this heartwarming diversity activity with our teacher team back in June 2020, but it’s just as meaningful today. Stephens wanted to help her students see that all people are worthy of kindness, acceptance, empathy and love.

See the full tutorial, including a video —  Diversity Heart Art Activity .

2. Complete An Everyone Belongs Hand Activity (FREE Download)

Use our free  Diversity Craft Templates to create a visual representation of your class and for students to write down their hopes and dreams for the world.

3. Create A Classroom Hands Banner

Building on the hands theme from above, this diversity-focused craft reminds students that we all may be different, but the end result is beautiful.

Provide students with a variety of paper items — old magazines, wrapping paper, newspaper, etc. — to create their own colorful hands for a classroom banner. Students should trace their hand on the paper of their choosing, then cut out their hand.

All the hands can then be attached to a piece of string to show off the many colors of your classroom.

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This comprehensive guide to your study of Black History is an incredible addition to any social studies class during Black History Month , or at any time throughout the year.

Packed with over 27 pages of facts, information, and worksheets this download pack covers the portion of American history that specifically discusses the African-American or Black American ethnic groups in the United States and their impact on the history of the country. The worksheets contain challenging and thought-provoking activities to test students’ knowledge of key events throughout Black American History and to make them think about what life used to be like for African Americans.

Download the comprehensive worksheet pack now to learn more about Black History ranging from Martin Luther King Jr right through to Harriet Tubman. Use it in the classroom with social studies students or utilise it at home for further revision.

Black History Facts & Information:

• In 1619, the first African slaves arrived in Virginia. These people were taken from their homeland against their will.
• In 1787, slavery is made illegal in the Northwest Territory, but the U.S Constitution states that Congress may not ban the slave trade until 1808.
• In 1793, Eli Whitney’s invention of the cotton gin greatly increased the need for slave labor.
• In 1793, a federal fugitive slave law is enacted, providing for the return of slaves who had escaped and crossed state lines.
• In 1808, Congress bans the importation of slaves from Africa.
• In 1820, the Missouri Compromise bans slavery north of the southern boundary of Missouri.
• In 1849, Harriet Tubman escapes from slavery and becomes one of the most effective and celebrated leaders of the Underground Railroad.
• In 1857, the Dred Scott case holds that Congress does not have the right to ban slavery in states and, furthermore, that slaves are not citizens.
• In 1863, President Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation , declaring “that all persons held as slaves” within the Confederate states “are, and henceforward shall be free.” Then in 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution is ratified, giving blacks the right to vote.
• In 1866, Cathay Williams posed as a man (William Cathay) and became the one and only female Buffalo soldier to be enlisted in the 38th infantry. A doctor discovered her sexual identity after two years.
• In 1926, African-American historian Carter G. Woodson created the Negro History Week. By February 1976, the month-long celebration started coinciding with the birth month of abolitionist Frederick Douglass and U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.
• John F. Kennedy was president during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement . He helped pass laws to make sure all black Americans could vote and get a good education. These laws ended segregation in schools, jobs, restaurants, theaters, and other public places. He also had a meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr . On November 22, 1963, JFK was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald during his motorcade in Dallas, Texas.
• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr . was a notable civil rights activist who led the year-long Montgomery Bus Boycott . It was the result of Rosa Parks’s refusal to give up her bus seat to a white man. Since then, King helped organize a series of movements.
• In 1963, King, Jr. delivered his famous “I Have A Dream” speech during the March on Washington . The march aimed to end segregation in schools, equal protection under the law, and non-discrimination in employment. That same year, he became the youngest laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize. A year later, the Civil Rights Act was passed into law.
• On April 14, 1968, King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
• Cheyney University was the first higher education institution to be built for African-American students. It was established in 1837. Lincoln University in Pennsylvania was the first higher education institution to award accredited degrees. Some of its distinguished alumni are Thurgood Marshall and Spike Lee.
• The West African countries of Liberia and Sierra Leone were originally founded as colonies for ex-slaves. Liberia’s name is derived from the word ‘liberty’, with its capital Monrovia named in honour of U.S. President James Monroe , who was instrumental in relocating freed slaves. Sierra Leone’s Freetown also speaks to the country’s roots for relocated slaves.
• In 2009, Barack Obama was elected as the 44th President of the United States and the first African-American president.
• President Obama grew up in Indonesia and Hawaii. He graduated from Columbia University and Harvard Law School. In 1996, he won a seat at the Illinois State Senate followed by a seat at the U.S. Senate in 2004. By 2009, he won the presidency over John McCain and Mitt Romney in 2012.
• In 2008, Jamaican Usain Bolt became the first man to set three world records in a single Olympic Games.
• In the field of entertainment, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson , holds the most number of Grammy Awards won in a year with eight. Beyonce was his female counterpart with six.
• Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African-American woman to go to space, boarding the space shuttle Endeavour in 1992.
• In 1967, President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed the first African-American member of the U.S. Supreme Court. Thurgood Marshall served from 1961 until 1991.

Black History Worksheets

This bundle contains 27 ready-to-use Black History worksheets that are perfect for students studying Black History month, the Civil Rights Movement , or prominent black figures like Rosa Parks , Martin Luther King , or Malcolm X . This cross-curricular set of worksheets includes a number of writing prompts that allow students to explain how they feel about this particular part of American history.

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Black History Month celebrations and Black History Month lesson plans can easily be enhanced with free Black History Month worksheets. Black history printable activities help students explore the many profound accomplishments of prominent African Americans and can be used any time of year. Click on the PDF you want to use, the download and print using the troubleshooting guide for help.

Famous African American Quotes Cut & Paste

Younger kids in preschool or kindergarten can complete this simple cut & paste Black History Month printable activity on their own, in small groups, or as a whole class. Kids need to cut out five pictures of historically significant African Americans, then paste the pictures above the quote that person said.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Big Dreams Storyboard Activity

Storyboard activities make great black history worksheets for kindergarten. Students will use this prompted storyboard to explore a big dream they have. They'll identify the dream, any obstacles in the way of achieving that dream, and the resources they can use to help them achieve their dreams. This is a great activity to accompany lessons about Martin Luther King, Jr.

Barack Obama Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Barack Obama was the first African American President of the United States of America. While you might think of history as things that happened long ago, modern history includes things that happened only a few years ago. Students in grades 2 and 3 can complete this African American reading comprehension worksheet on their own. Students will read a brief biography of Barack Obama and answer five questions about the text.

George Washington Carver Peanut Inventions Matching

Elementary students can learn about George Washington Carver, the brilliant African American inventor, and what common materials or products are made from peanuts. Carver actually created more than 300 products simply from peanuts alone. This worksheet lists a few of those products and asks students to draw a line matching the product with its purpose. The printable also includes an answer key.

Famous African Americans Crossword Puzzle

Students in middle school should be able to complete this activity where they figure out which famous African American fits each clue. You could modify the activity for upper elementary grades by writing all the famous names in a word bank on the worksheet. There is an answer key included. Some famous people included on the worksheet are Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Dred Scott, George Washington Carver, and Thurgood Marshall.

Underground Railroad Map Worksheet

This printable worksheet for upper elementary students and middle schoolers maps out the ways that slaves were able to escape to where they would find freedom. Not only can students map out a slave's escape route, but each step of the journey is explained in detail.

Underground Railroad Map Activities

While the printable Underground Railroad map can be used as a reference, you can also assign a variety of activities to do on the map.

• As you go through black history lessons, ask students to circle, highlight, label, or add the routes taken by famous escaped slaves.
• Find out if there are known Underground Railroad stations in your state and add them as points on the map.
• Ask students to draw on the route they would have taken based on everything they know about this time period.

More Black History Month Activities for Kids

You have 28 or 29 days in February to cover the huge topic of black history. When you're finished with all the worksheets, try out these activities that help you celebrate Black History Month.

• Take the online Black History Month quiz to see how much you know about black history.
• Purchase a black history board game to play over and over.
• Read as many children's books about black history as you can find.
• Host a month-long movie marathon featuring movies for Black History Month that include historical events and leading African American characters.
• Honor African American senior citizens in your community at a public Black History Month celebration.
• Write biographies or present projects featuring famous black entrepreneurs.

Importance of Studying Black History

It's been said that those who don't understand history are doomed to repeat it. Whether that is true or not, studying history helps students understand just how far the country has come over the years and develop a sense of pride in what others have accomplished. The goal of these worksheets is to inspire students to dream big and to stand up for what they believe in as others before them have done.

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40 Black History Month Activities for February and Beyond

Celebrate and inspire with these Black history lesson ideas.

We know that Black history is American history and needs to be embedded into your classroom experiences year-round. At the same time, Black History Month provides the necessary opportunity to dig deeper with students. Every February, we can support students as they learn more, discover cultural impacts, and follow social movements from the past to the present day. These Black History Month lessons and activities cannot be isolated or one-off classroom experiences. Think of how you can connect these topics to what you’re already doing and make it authentic. And most important, do not just focus on oppression: Focus on the joy too!

Since 1928, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History has provided a theme for Black History Month. In 2024, the theme is African Americans and the Arts .

1. Learn the basics about Black History Month

Watch an introductory video about Black History Month. Then ask students to write their questions about Black history and use those to curate your resources and lessons for the month.

2. Re-create civil rights freedom posters

The Civil Rights Movement Veterans site offers powerful examples of freedom movement posters, as does the Civil Rights Digital Library . Review them with your students, and then have them get into groups and create their own to share.

3. Explore Black history through primary sources from the National Archives

Primary sources are great discussion starters to talk about Black experiences. Choose from thousands of resources , including this 1970s photo series of Chicago.

4. Learn about famous Black artists

Future Jacob Lawrences and Elizabeth Catletts will appreciate learning more about artists and expanding their own talents. Plus, check out these other Black artists .

5. Watch a Black History Month video

Get more specific information or do a deep dive into an area of Black history with a video about civil rights, slavery, accomplished Black Americans, and more.

Check out this list of Black history videos for students in every grade level.

6. Learn about Black Lives Matter

The Black Lives Matter site explains the group’s history while books like Dear Martin and  The Hate U Give explore the movement from a fictional perspective.

7. Learn about the inventor of the traffic light

Garrett Morgan invented the traffic light and patented the three-position traffic signal. Teach students about his achievements as an example of how Black Americans impact our everyday experiences. Watch a video about Morgan and talk about what inspired his invention and how being an African American impacted him as an inventor. ADVERTISEMENT

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8. Create a newsletter or magazine with content from Black authors

Have your students generate their own newsletter or literacy magazine to distribute to parents. Include poems and short stories by Black authors, as well as student-generated writings and images that center on Black History Month.

9. Read a Black History Month poem

To enhance our conversations this month, we’ve put together this list of powerful Black History Month poems for kids of all ages.

10. Listen to young poet Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman is another accomplished Black American and a great introduction to Black poetry. Watch the poem she read at Barack Obama’s inauguration, read her book Change Sings , and learn about her at Poets.org.

Buy it: Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem at Amazon

11. Turn your classroom (or school!) into a history museum

Have your students choose a notable Black pioneer they’d like to know more about, such as voting rights and women’s rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, dancer Alvin Ailey, or Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest full-time national parks ranger . Then, host a living museum right in your classroom.

12. Decorate your classroom door for Black History Month

Turn your classroom door into an educational experience. Check out how these teachers decorated their classroom doors in amazing ways to showcase Black History Month, and review this video with ideas.

13. Read books with Black characters in honor of Marley Dias

Dias is a young activist who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign as a sixth grader. She has compiled an excellent guide to books with Black girl characters . Check out WeAreTeachers’ list of books with Black protagonists as well.

14. Learn the story of the Henrietta Marie

The Henrietta Marie was a slave ship that sunk off the coast of Florida. Learn about the ship, its journey, and the underwater memorial that honors African slaves. Get more information about the Henrietta Marie at National Geographic.

15. Experience the I Have a Dream speech from multiple perspectives

Read A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech that Inspired a Nation by Barry Wittenstein. Then, watch the I Have a Dream Speech online, and explore resources about the speech at National Geographic . Engage students in discussing why this speech is so important in American history and why it continues to resonate today.

Buy it: A Place to Land at Amazon

16. Meet Oprah

Oprah Winfrey is a name every student knows, learn more about this influential Black American in this interview:

17. Read Black History Month books

If you’re looking for more reading activities, these picture books help celebrate Black History Month and educate your students on how these influential Black people helped shape history.

18. Learn the art of stepping

Stepping is a form of dancing in which the body itself is used to create unique rhythms and sounds. The website Step Afrika!  has videos and information about the history of stepping.

19. Take a virtual field trip to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

The digital collections of the Schomburg Center, located in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, feature some amazing online exhibits, interviews, and podcasts.

20. Virtually visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

You can browse the collection online by topic, date, or place.

21. Host a poetry reading featuring works by Black poets

Have students choose a poem by a Black poet to learn and recite for the class. Choose a student to serve as the emcee, write up a program, and set the tone with dimmed lights and jazz music played between performances. The Poetry Foundation has excellent resources that can help get you started.

Here’s inspiration with Maya Angelou’s Still I Rise:

22. Check out online Black history exhibits

Educating yourself and your students with these shows is one more way to understand Black history and the current moment.

23. Dive into Georgia Stories: Black History Collection on PBS

As a state, Georgia played a huge role in the 2020 presidential election, and its Black history dates back to the earliest days of slavery in the colony.

24. Discuss implicit bias, systemic racism, and social justice

Start a much-needed discussion around implicit bias and systemic racism with these resources that can empower students to fight for justice in our society.

25. Read and discuss Freedom in Congo Square

The award-winning picture book Freedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford and R. Gregory Christie is a nonfiction children’s book that describes the tyranny of slavery to help young readers understand how jubilant Sundays were for slaves.

Buy it: Freedom in Congo Square at Amazon

26. Watch Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History

Kevin Hart highlights the fascinating contributions of Black history’s unsung heroes in this entertaining—and educational—comedy special.

27. Recognize Black visionaries

This great poster featuring activists, artists, authors, and revolutionaries will highlight Black changemakers in your classroom. Use companion activities to deepen understanding by researching several of the visionaries and asking students to write a story or create their own poster about what they’ve learned.

28. Review a timeline of Black history

Why is Black History Month in February? How long ago was it founded, and who started it? Find the answers to these questions and learn more with this timeline .

29. Explore the music of Black artists

This lesson traces the long history of how Black artists have used music as a vehicle for communicating beliefs, aspirations, observations, joy, despair, resistance, and more across U.S. history.

30. Sample Black-founded snack brands

Honor Black History Month with delicious snacks from Black-founded brands delivered to your classroom—5% of proceeds are donated to the Equal Justice Initiative and one meal is donated to Feeding America for every box delivered.

31. Understand the role of Black women in NASA’s history

How much do your students know about Black contributions to space exploration? Rent the film Hidden Figures and watch with your students to remember, honor, and share the incredible accomplishments of three Black women working on NASA’s space flight program. Before watching the movie, research the liberties the film took in telling the story and discuss with your students the function of the choices. Did the filmmakers make the right choices?

Watch it: Hidden Figures at Amazon

32. Support local Black-owned businesses

Research your city’s Black-owned businesses and see if you can purchase a sample of their products, invite some of the entrepreneurs to speak to your class, or book a field trip!

33. Stream Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices on Netflix

“ Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices is a live-action collection of 12 five-minute episodes featuring prominent Black celebrities and artists reading children’s books from Black authors that highlight the Black experience.”

34. Celebrate the “Black Lives Matter at School” movement

“Black Lives Matter at School” is a national coalition organized for racial justice in education. It encourages all educators, students, parents, unions, and community organizations to join an annual week of action during the first week of February each year.​ For a variety of Black History Month activities, visit their website to learn more about their campaign .

35. Watch a historic moment

When Barack Obama was inaugurated in 2009, it was a monumental day for Black History. Watch his inauguration and discuss what this meant for American history.

36. Analyze Hair Love

You can approach the book Hair Love by Matthew Cherry in a few ways. Talk about the importance of representation in picture books and media, have students share their connections with the story, or analyze the book as a story about modern Black families.

Buy it: Hair Love at Amazon

37. Study the Underground Railroad

Examine the Underground Railroad using various sources, like the picture book biography Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome. National Geographic has a collection of resources about the Underground Railroad . And you can take a virtual tour of the Harriet Tubman museum.

Buy it: Before She Was Harriet at Amazon

38. Research Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the freedom of enslaved people. Learn about Juneteenth , how it came about, and what it means to Black Americans with these National Geographic resources.

39. Listen to musician Rhiannon Giddens

As she was trying to understand and make sense of violence against Black Americans in 2020, folk musician Rhiannon Giddens wrote and released the song “Build a House.” The song came out on the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth. The song, which was made into a picture book, captures 400 years of Black history in a lyrical and thoughtful way. Use Giddens’ book either to introduce or wrap up a month on Black history.

Read an essay about the song , and watch the video.

Buy it: Build a House at Amazon

40. Study the pivotal court case Loving v. Virginia

Loving v. Virginia, decided in 1967, made marriage between people of different races legal. Learn about the Loving decision and why it’s important at National Geographic.

Plus, get inspiration from these Black History Month bulletin boards for your classroom .

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October marks Black History Month in the UK. To help you raise awareness and celebrate the achievements, history and contribution of black people with your students, we've hand-picked this selection of resources including lessons, worksheets, activities and assemblies focusing on key figures, movements and events in black history. From the Civil Rights Campaign, Windrush and Apartheid to significant figures such as Mary Seacole, Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela, we have plenty of resources ready for you to download and use with your classes.

Activities and worksheets

A diverse collection of activities and worksheets to share with your students in lessons, form time or for morning work this October. From independent research tasks and comprehension worksheets to creative craft activities, there's plenty to choose from. 

Windrush Reading List

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Mary Seacole Comprehension

Black History Month Quiz

Black History Month Word Search

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Rosa Parks collaborative poster Craft Mural project Black - Women s History Month

Lessons and units of work.

Whether you are looking for subject-inspired content or simply looking for something to share with your students we have black history lessons and units of work covering a range of topics and themes. 

The Race Issue in America

Rosa Parks Lesson PowerPoint and Worksheet Booklet Black History Month

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KS3 and KS4 English - 'Checking Out Me History' by John Agard

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African nurses (in the NHS and earlier)

Mary Seacole - Non-Fiction Whole Class Reading Session!

Empire Windrush: Early Black Presence

Assemblies and display resources.

Presentation and display resources to support you in celebrating Black History Month with your students and spark discussions in assembly or smaller group settings. From exploring what Black History Month is and how and why we celebrate it to breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes, there's something for everyone. 

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What is Black History Month?

In the UK, Black History Month falls in October each year, and is a great time to learn about and celebrate Black history and heritage. However, Black history can, and should, be recognised and celebrated all year round.

Black History Month free teaching resources

This year for Black History Month we’re celebrating Black literary history and shining the spotlight on some of our favourite Black authors, illustrators and iconic characters from children’s books. The resources have been developed to honour and uplift familiar and inspirational Black authors and illustrators, and are classroom activities that can be delivered anytime in the year.

All resources are free to download on this page.

Activities for pupils aged 5-7 years (KS1): Iconic Black characters and response ideas

• This classroom activity provides the opportunity for pupils to learn about a selection of iconic Black characters within some of our favourite children’s books. Through character response activities, pupils will increase their familiarity with a wide range of books, take part in discussions about what they have read and hone their inferencing skills.

Activities for pupils aged 7-11 years (KS2): 'Did you know?’ Research Project

• In this classroom activity pupils embark on a group research project, to explore inspirational Black authors or illustrators and their contributions towards the world of children’s literature. Pupils are then invited to present their research, in a creative way, to the rest of the class. Pupils will hone their skills of reading and retrieving information from non-fiction, whilst focusing on key speaking and listening skills.

Activities for pupils aged 11-14 years (KS3): 'Did you know?’ Research Project

• In this classroom activity pupils embark on a group research project, following a research brief to discover inspirational Black authors or illustrators and their contributions towards the world of children’s literature. Through the opportunity to share their findings with their peers, pupils will hone their writing skills , focusing particularly on summarising and organising their ideas in a way that inspires their audience.

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Explore our Black History Month activities for families on Words for Life .

Explore our Literacy Teaching Calendar for literacy teaching resources to help enrich your lessons as you mark significant dates throughout the academic year.

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Here you will find hundreds of free history worksheets designed by professional educators that can be adjusted for elementary, middle, or high school students.

These are nearly 500 student history worksheets in this package that cover all aspects of history, from Ancient Greece to World War One, World War Two, and the Cold War. The worksheets can be modified to accommodate K-12. Please feel free to share these on Pinterest or any other places where teachers’ resources are made available.  Included are full-color and black-and-white worksheets, word searches, quizzes, overviews, info graphs, diagrams, anagrams and activity sheets that provide everything you need to teach your class on any time period in history imaginable. Below are listed our currently available free student worksheets. More are to come.

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