African American History Month
February is African American History Month. Here are some great resources, lesson plans, and activities to help you honor the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity and played a key role in shaping our nation.
- African American History For Teachers
- African American History - National Park Service
- African American World for Kids
- Black History Teaching Resources - Smithsonian
- Census Data African-American (2012)
- Educator Workshops from the National Museum of African American History
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Harlem Renaissance Materials
- National Register of Historic Places Program (2012)
- Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum
- Activity: Culture & Change: Black History in America Timeline
- Activities: Dear America
- Guide: African-American Mosaic
- Lesson Plan: Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Lesson Plan: Revolution '67: Protest: Why and How
- Videos: Civil Rights