

The lessons illuminate not only the best-known activists, but also lesser-known pioneers, such as Constance Baker Motley, the first African-American woman to argue a case before the U.S. Six brief videos from the highly respected iCivics organization are accompanied by standards-aligned lesson plans, including fillable PDFs for digital learning.

ICivics Black History Month (opens in new tab) This fascinating and lively video explains the origins of hip hop and how it spread to the larger society. When was hip hop invented? Hip hop is a relatively new form of American music, but its roots extend all the way to 1973. Featured poems are supported by classroom activities, related artwork and audio. Lesson Plans for Black History Month (opens in new tab)Ī truly wonderful selection of poetry from Gwendolyn Brooks, Langston Hughes, Marilyn Nelson, Nikki Giovanni, and other great African-American poets.

What happened to cause the Montgomery bus boycott? This interactive puts students in the role of journalists who investigate the events leading up to the first large-scale demonstration against segregation. National Civil Rights Museum Before the Boycott (opens in new tab)
