Black History Month

In the 1896 case of Plessy v. Ferguson the Supreme Court ruled that segregation of races in public life was perfectly legal under the doctrine of “separate but equal.” This ruling legitimized Jim Crow laws and second-class citizenship for...

Pair this worksheet with a Read Aloud about Sojourner Truth. After discussing why she changed her name and her reason for choosing the name she did, students pick a new name for themselves. They then explain why this new name represents them. Prints 2 to...

This short quiz assesses student knowledge of prominent African American figures including Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Sojourner Truth, and more. 10 question assessment with 7 multiple choice and 3 matching.  Created by Miss...

In this two-day lesson plan for middle school US History, students will answer more than 30 questions to learn more about the struggle for civil rights in the 1960's. This is the perfect grab and go lessons for teachers. This will allow teachers to...

Analyze Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech– What is America’s dream today? Students will analyze the primary source document of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The...

Students will read expository text about Garrett Morgan and answer comprehension questions in a test prep format. The nonfiction passages about the life of Garrett Morgan are less than 100 words helping young learners understand the standard 1.2(B)...

Delve into the historical dilemma of whether codes were used in quilts during the Underground Railroad to assist fugitive slaves. Analyze excerpts from a wide variety of experts who share their knowledge of this important topic! The lesson begins with a...

This lesson will not only provide you with a web quest but also discussion and extension lesson activities. The bulk of this lesson requires students to read information from a primary source found online as a means of building their background knowledge...

33 pages of coloring sheets in comic book format that chronicles the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Created by Beth Hammett - Visit My Store There are 2 assignments included: one set to color and learn basic facts, and one set that comes with...

Perfect Grab and Go Lesson! We can all agree that providing students visual content enhances instruction…Especially this generation of students. One of the easiest ways to do this is show your students a video. The only problem is there is just...

This 45-60 minute lesson plan is appropriate for teachers or to use as emergency sub plans. Brief short readings are included in the packet for students to analyze and complete a final activity about the Civil Rights Movement. Everything is included for...

In this 3 page activity, your students will compare the perspectives of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X during the Civil Rights Movement. Students will first complete a chart comparing the backgrounds of MLK and Malcolm X (QR Code links to an...