February is Black History Month, one of the many times of year when it’s important to recognize and reflect on the deep history of Black Americans and to celebrate their achievements, past and present.
To help educators honor and celebrate Black history — this month and every month — check out these resources from Black educators in the TpT community that you can add to your lesson plans throughout the year. You’ll find resources that celebrate Black mathematicians and scientists, recognize the leadership of Black Americans in movements for justice and equality in the United States and Canada, and more.
Resources for Teaching About Black History
Teach your students about Black history, culture, and leaders by adding these resources to your Black History Month lesson plans.
Black History Month Resources for Elementary School
These Black History Month resources for elementary school cover English Language Arts, social studies, and STEM. Your students will read and learn about Black leaders and complete activities that help them apply their new knowledge.
ABCs of Black Freedom Fighters by Afrocentric Montessori PreK – 1st Grades | English Language Arts, Social Studies
Black History Month by Latoya Reed K – 2nd Grades | English Language Arts
1st Grade: Alice Ball by Silloh Curriculum 1st Grade | Social Studies
Serena Williams Close Reading by Teach Me T 1st – 2nd Grades | Social Studies
Black History- Inventors NOW DIGITAL! by Education With an Apron 1st – 3rd Grades | Reading
Black History in Canada – STEM Challenges by BrowniePoints 1st – 3rd Grades | STEM
Black History Month Research Passages by Princess Netherly 2nd – 3rd Grades | Social Studies
Black History Biography Posters and Articles by Two Sharp Pencils 2nd – 4th Grades | English Language Arts, Social Studies
Black History Lapbooks | Biographies by Making It Work Education 2nd – 5th Grades | English Language Arts, Social Studies
Black History Biography Activities Bundle by The Literacy Dive 3rd – 6th Grades | English Language Arts, Social Studies
Black History Month Biographies and Activities | Printable & Digital by Tanya G Marshall The Butterfly Teacher 4th – 6th Grades | English Language Arts, Social Studies
This resource includes a ready-to-use interactive activity students can complete with Easel by TpT. Learn more.
Black History Posters and Writing Reflection Pages by The Southern Teach 4th – 7th Grades | Social Studies
This resource includes a ready-to-use interactive activity students can complete with Easel by TpT. Learn more.
Black History Month Resources for Middle School and High School
If you’re looking for Black History Month activities for older students, try adding these resources to your lesson plans. You’ll find resources that explore Black History through social studies, writing, English Language Arts, and speech therapy.
Black Mathematicians Music Video by Music Notes Not Grade Specific | Math
This is a streaming video resource.
History of Jazz Music Reading Passage Activities by Rap Opera for Kids 5th – 7th Grades | English Language Arts
This resource includes a ready-to-use interactive activity students can complete with Easel by TpT. Learn more.
Black History Month Comprehension BOOM Cards & Worksheets by BVG SLP 5th – 8th Grades | Social Studies, Speech Therapy
This resource includes a ready-to-use interactive activity students can complete with Easel by TpT. Learn more.
Resist-Revolt-Reform: Enslavement and Resistance Project by Fannie’s RAW Content Market 5th – 9th Grades | Social Studies
Martin Luther King Jr. Letter From Birmingham Jail & Call For Unity – Common Core Aligned by Tanesha B Forman 8th – 10th Grades | Writing
For more ways to incorporate Black history into your lesson plans year-round, check out:
- Black History Month: Going Beyond the Textbook
- Black History Is More Than That
This blog, originally published in 2021, has been updated for 2022.
