Black History Month Resources (by date, oldest first)

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our vibrant collection of coloring pages and worksheets! Perfect for classrooms and homeschool settings, these activities highlight influential Hispanic figures and their contributions, offering a fun and educational way to engage students. From historical leaders to cultural icons, each page helps students learn about Hispanic heritage while practicing essential skills. Ideal for back-to-school lessons, these resources provide a seamless blend of creativity and education, inspiring young minds while supporting your teaching goals.

Hispanic figures included in this resource are:

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Bob Menendez Cantinflas Carmen Miranda Celia Cruz Cesar Chavez Desi Arnaz Diego Rivera Dolores Huerta El Santo Ellen Ochoa Emiliano Zapata Eva Peron France Cordova Frida Kahlo Gary Soto Gloria Estefan Helen Rodriguez-Trias Irma Rangel Joan Baez Jose M. Hernandez Laurie Hernandez Lin Manuel Miranda Lionel Messi Luis Walter Alvarez Mario Molina Oscar De La Hoya Oscar De La Renta Pablo Neruda Pablo Picasso Pancho Villa Pele Quiara Alegria Hudes Rigoberta Menchu Rita Moreno Roberto Clemente Sandra Cisneros Selena sheila E. soledad O'Brien sonia Sotomayor tito Puente ✅You will receive A ZIP folder that includes✅

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Black History Month Biographies - Reading Comprehension Worksheets for Special Education - 2 Levels of Text - 5 Levels of Worksheets

Discover the stories of influential African Americans throughout American history with this Black History Month Reading Comprehension resource. Engage your students as they read about influential figures who have shaped American history. This resource features 5 prominent individuals, each with 2 reading passages.

Designed with differentiation in mind, our resource offers two versions of the text. The shorter passage breaks down the story into easily digestible sentences, while the longer passage provides more details and a higher vocabulary level. There are 10 total passages.

With 5 levels of worksheets, you can tailor the experience to your students' needs, promoting inclusivity and varied skill development.

Data sheets are included for convenient progress monitoring, making it effortless for you to track your students' comprehension growth.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Guide:

• Table of contents
• About the resource

Worksheets:

• Ready-to-print PDF format
• 5 levels
• 2 versions of the text
• 5 prominent individuals
• 10 reading passages
• 41 worksheets with 115 questions
• 10 full-page reading passages

Data Collection & Answer Keys:

• 6 data collection recording sheets
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS

⭐ 10 BIOGRAPHY READING PASSAGES (5 short & 5 long)

⭐ 41 WORKSHEETS WITH 115 QUESTIONS

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Level 1 - SHORT PASSAGE - Cut & Paste - Larger Text

• 5 worksheets with 20 questions (4 questions per page)

Level 2 - SHORT PASSAGE - Multiple Choice - Choice of 3

• 5 worksheets with 25 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 3 - LONG PASSAGE - Cut & Paste - Larger Text

• 5 worksheets with 20 questions (4 questions per page)

Level 4 - LONG PASSAGE - Multiple Choice - Choice of 3

• 5 worksheets with 25 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 5 - LONG PASSAGE - Open Response - Some Multipart - Smaller Text

• 5 worksheets with 25 questions (5 questions per page)

BIOGRAPHIES INCLUDED:

• Langston Hughes
• Shirley Chisholm
• Jackie Robinson
• Frederick Douglass
• Mae Jemison

Ideas for Use:

• Group/ class lesson

• 1-1 para activity

• IEP work related to reading comprehension

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Martin Luther King Jr. Close Reading Passage. This packet, which includes a close reading passage, a vocabulary sheet with descriptions, vocabulary cards, a multiple-choice version, and an open-ended version, can help your students improve their comprehension skills. Included is an answer key.

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Three great activities to celebrate Black History Month this February! Activities include:

--Webquest / Internet Scavenger Hunt (includes answer key)

--Research / Poster project (Microsoft Word) (Student instructions, sample poster, and rubric)

--Word Search Puzzle (includes answer key)

These three short activities are a great way to raise awareness during Black History Month and can each be completed in one or two class periods.

Resources for teacher and students are included with the unit.

This lesson was created for middle school students (grades 6-8) but could also be used for upper elementary students.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the NASA’s Space Race and the women behind the scenes as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.    A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students.  The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper.  Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle which is perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson. 

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well.  This lesson could be used in a history or technology class, as an activity during Black History Month or Women's History Month,  and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· NASA Space Race WebQuest Activity (print and editable digital files included)

· NASA Space Race WebQuest Answer Key

· Word Search Puzzle – NASA Space Race (includes answer key)

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period

· Word Search Puzzle – 20-30 minutes

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Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Jacob Lawrence Storefront Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. It is best to use 18 x 24 white paper for this unit, since this will be a rather large artwork. This unit should last 4-(50 minute) class periods. I allowed the use of crayon for larger areas on the paper (like the sky, road, sidewalk, and buildings). I allowed the use of colored pencils for small, detailed areas. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

Working collaboratively can be engaging and easy. This Martin Luther King Jr.

themed, oversized collaborative coloring poster kit is ready for students to work together while celebrating this important American figure and his well known words.

This collaborative poster is ready for: 

• In celebration of MLK Day.
• Black History Month
• Open House
• Early Finishers
• During a Unit of Study
• Indoor Recess 
• Practicing Communication and Cooperation Skills.

Includes:

• 24 coloring pages to make one large poster
• Size: Approximately 3.5 x 4 ft
• Letter size coloring sheet with the main image for individual completion.

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This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the history behind MLK day and its importance.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• MLK Day Passage (2 pages)
• 10 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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Get your students to dig deeper into nonfiction texts and writing activities with this Black History Month Research and Writing resource. This resource has 10 significant influences on the Black community to celebrate and research for Black History Month. These 10 historical figures are featured in this packet from various fields such as sports, civil rights, politics, and more.

These activities are a great reading and writing resource for Black History Month. They help your students learn about what these individuals are best known for, their timeline, and their positive character traits. Students get information from the short text about the important things they did to help the Black community. These worksheets also provide self-reflection writing prompts for what they have been inspired by from those important people.

Each person has about 5 pages with different hands-on activities to practice writing and researching their story.

Some activities included:

Reading passages and answering the questions Doing research and writing facts about them Cutting and pasting to rearrange events under the correct order of their timeline Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, Word Scramble - Find/unscramble hidden words about them Influential African American Individuals:

Ruby Bridges-6 Frederick Douglass- 5 Sojourner Truth-5 Jesse Owens- 5 George Washington Carver -5 Rosa Parks-5 Mary Mcleod Bethune Harriet Tubman - 8 Booker T.Washington 5 Obama- You can use these worksheets during morning classes to provide relevant content. They are perfect for community building, social studies, and writing. Your students will love researching these important people.

Happy teaching!

Martin Luther King Jr., I Have a Dream Write the Room: Use this writing activity in your AVID classroom, Social Studies, ELA, or any content area. Allow students to reflect on Martin Luther King and his dream with this engaging printable write-the-room activity! This activity features 11 unique labels you can display around your room, each representing a letter to spell out "I Have a Dream." These labels come with thought-provoking prompts that encourage students to reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. The recording sheet allows students to organize and document responses.

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Directions:
Students will complete the Martin Luther King Jr. prompts around the room and record their responses on the provided recording sheet.

What's Included:

• 11 classroom labels each representing a letter to spell out "I Have a Dream" with prompts that encourage students to reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.
• A recording sheet with a chart where students write their responses next to the corresponding letter.

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AVID Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech + Dicebrakers Activity: Help your students dig deeper by marking the text of the "I Have a Dream Speech" and build your classroom community with these 5 different Dicebreakers with thought-provoking prompts!

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What's included:

• "I Have a Dream" speech in Google doc with space for marking the text
• 5 different dice with 6 questions on each in color and black and white
• One blank dice for students to write their own prompts

Directions:

• Cut and paste to make a cube.
• Take turns rolling the dice and answering questions with a group.
• If time allows let the conversations flow naturally after each question. Students will love pointing out similarities/differences in perception of the text.

Example Prompts:

• Has King's dream become true in today's America?
• How does Martin Luther King, Jr. appeal to pathos? (emotions)
• What is one question you would ask Dr. King?

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" One-Pager Activity: Unlock your students creativity with this free printable inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic quote, "I have a dream." This open-ended one-pager is perfect for note-taking, sketch notes, and coloring, making it a versatile tool for social-emotional learning (SEL) and mindfulness.

Students can let their imaginations soar by jotting down their dreams in the clouds, turning this printable into an engaging and interactive bulletin board display. Foster self-expression and positivity with this empowering resource, designed to encourage reflection and inspire dreams in a fun and educational way. Download now for a meaningful addition to your classroom or personal space!

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• note-taking or “sketch notes”
• coloring for SEL or mindfulness
• students can write their dreams in the clouds and this can be used as a bulletin board
• Interactive notebooks

Possible “I Have a Dream” sentence starters:

• My dream for myself...
• My dream for my family...
• My dream for my friends...
• My dream for my school...
• My dream for my community...
• My dream for this world...

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These editable daily agenda templates will keep your class organized with a Black History Month theme.  You can project these templates using a projector a smartboard as a way to focus your class while celebrating Black History Month. 

This set of templates includes 20 different templates in the theme of Black History Month.  The slides include an image of an important person in Black history along with an inspirational quote. Each slide has an editable date section, as well as three different sections for whatever information you need to share - agenda, announcements, homework, objectives.  The text on the slides is completely editable so you can change the content as well as the font, size and color of your text.  You can use the slides as many times as you wish by simply duplicating the slide.  You can also use the slides as backgrounds for your meetings if you are teaching remotely.

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Make learning about Black History month  interesting with this no-prep digital escape game.  The game includes access to a website where your students will hunt for the keys to unlock a set of locks.  Students will need to read the clues very carefully and watch videos, visit websites, and read texts to find the information they need to win the game.  Very easy to use - just send your students to the website and let them work!  Students can play individually or in teams. 

The local museum is hosting an exhibit, but the prize item is locked up tight in a box! Without the codes to unlock it, the museum can't put it on display. Help them out by finding the 5 codes that will unlock the box and save the day in this Black history month digital escape game.

Digital escape games are a fun way to start a unit, or to review at the end of a unit.  They can also be used to learn about a cultural or historical event.  This game will have your students reading carefully and paying attention to the smallest details in order to complete the challenge and unlock the locks.  

This item includes:

• Access to a website where your students can play the game
• Complete teacher's guide to playing the game
• Answer key so you can help students if they get stuck!

Your students will enjoy learning without even realizing that they are learning!  The challenging game format will get them excited about finding the code to unlock each lock - and the format of the clues for each lock will have them paying close attention - there's no way to solve the puzzles without being 100% focused! 

Topics in this game include:

• Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Shirley Chisholm
• Guion S. Bluford, Jr.
• Ruby Bridges
• Barack Obama

Prep is very easy - you just need to share the website URL with your students.  You may want to test the site before you use it, just to make sure nothing is blocked by your district.  As some of the clues can be challenging to unlock, you may choose to help your students with the trickier ones.  With the teacher guide, you will have the answer key - so you can help guide students towards the correct answer by giving them hints, or if you have limited time, you can adjust the game by reducing the number of locks they need to unlock - just give them the answer(s) to help the activity fit your time constraints.

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Are you looking to take your French students' reading skills to the next level? Then these short non-fiction French reading passages could be just what you need! Designed specifically for students who are at A2/novice-high level, these readings provide an effective way of moving towards the B1/intermediate-low benchmark. 

Each passage is roughly 300-350 words long, with a handy glossary that follows each one to help with any unfamiliar words or phrases. This means you can expand their vocabulary and hone their reading skills without worrying about getting stuck on unknown terms. And with a range of topics covered – from historical accounts to wild animals – there’s something for everyone, no matter what you’re interested in learning! 

This item includes 10 different passages about the lives and achievements of these people:

• Maya Angelou
• Kobe Bryant
• Nzinga Mbande
• Yasuke
• Abram Petrovich Gannibal
• Blanche Burce
• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
• Trevor Noah
• Nelson Mandela
• Leopold Senghor

Each reading is on one page and includes an image about the person, a short glossary of less-common words, and 2-4 question in English to check for comprehension. An answer key is included.

Use the readings for independent reading practice, bell work, reading assessments, or class practice. They can also be used for sub plans.

Are you looking to take your French students' reading skills to the next level? Then these short non-fiction French reading passages could be just what you need! Designed specifically for students who are at A2/novice-high level, these readings provide an effective way of moving towards the B1/intermediate-low benchmark. 

Each passage is roughly 300-350 words long, with a handy glossary that follows each one to help with any unfamiliar words or phrases. This means you can expand their vocabulary and hone their reading skills without worrying about getting stuck on unknown terms. And with a range of topics covered – from historical accounts to wild animals – there’s something for everyone, no matter what you’re interested in learning! 

With 220 different passages, you can assign one per day and have enough to fill the entire school year! Or, start a free reading library of readings that students will be able to finish within 30 minutes.

This item includes 200 different passages about these topics:

• foods
• Black history biographies
• Panics and trends
• global problems
• how it works
• artistic masterpieces
• biographies
• French authors
• historical events
• how it works
• disasters in history
• diseases
• world religions
• interesting mysteries
• festivals and holidays
• incredible places
• women's biographies
• interesting places
• scientific discoveries
• symbols of France
• historical events
• animals

Each reading is on one page and includes an image about the topic, a short glossary of less-common words, and 2-4 question in English to check for comprehension. An answer key is included.

Use the readings for independent reading practice, bell work, reading assessments, or class practice. They can also be used for sub plans.

Are you looking to take your French students' reading skills to the next level? Then these short non-fiction French reading passages could be just what you need! Designed specifically for students who are at A2/novice-high level, these readings provide an effective way of moving towards the B1/intermediate-low benchmark. 

Each passage is roughly 300-350 words long, with a handy glossary that follows each one to help with any unfamiliar words or phrases. This means you can expand their vocabulary and hone their reading skills without worrying about getting stuck on unknown terms. And with a range of topics covered – from historical accounts to wild animals – there’s something for everyone, no matter what you’re interested in learning! 

This item includes 50 different passages about these topics:

• foods
• Black history biographies
• Panics and trends
• global problems
• how it works

Each reading is on one page and includes an image about the topic, a short glossary of less-common words, and 2-4 question in English to check for comprehension. An answer key is included.

Use the readings for independent reading practice, bell work, reading assessments, or class practice. They can also be used for sub plans.

Celebrate Black History Month with this thoughtful, engaging lesson on overcoming obstacles in Maya Angelou's renowned poem, "Still I Rise."

This lesson plan on Angelou's poem can be used in a variety of ways throughout the school year. For instance, the lesson is the perfect jumpstart for your unit on slavery, Civil Rights, poetry, or Women's Rights in America. It can also be used as a stand-alone lesson to get your students to reflect upon and discuss overcoming their own personal obstacles. Given the theme of the poem, the lesson even acts as a great medium for discussing how to to rise above bullying in a society where bullying is sadly so prevalent. These meticulously laid-out materials and lesson plan will have your students thinking, speaking, reading, and writing all in one class period and interacting deeply with one of the most beautiful and resounding works of American poetry.

Product Includes:

- Precise lesson plan with warm-up, explanation, application, synthesis, and extension activity

- Student packet for guided notes with anticipation guide and comprehension questions

- Notes on Maya Angelou

- Homework assignment

Note that the poem is not included in this resource as it is protected by copyright. However, "Still I Rise" can easily be found online.

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Celebrate Black History Month with this engaging lesson on Maya Angelou's stunningly poignant poem of injustice, "Caged Bird."

This dynamic lesson plan on Angelou's poem is the perfect addition to your poetry unit. In this lesson, students will analyze the figurative language within the poem and respond to its powerful theme through independent work, paired activities, and full class discussion. The lesson plan even includes a unique way to read the poem as a class that will have your students engaged from the start. The meticulously laid-out materials will prompt your students to think, speak, read, draw, and write all in one class period and interacting deeply with one of the most celebrated works of American poetry.

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- Comprehensive lesson plan with warm-up, explanation, application, and synthesis

- Student packet: copy of the poem, notes on Maya Angelou, chart and drawing activity, open response question

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This activity features an engaging escape room in which students tackle 5 puzzles covering plot, characters, and quotes from Alice Walker's The Color Purple.

There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a full-length Escape Room for The Color Purple by Alice Walker. Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task (and it is!), but this product provides everything from the basics and set-up instructions to signs and answer keys so that yours runs smoothly from start to finish. The activity involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. Because this is a skills-based escape room, it is the perfect way to review the novel for the final quiz or test.

How does it work?

In this escape room, students must escape the classroom by solving 5 different skills-based puzzles, completing a secret message, and finding clues along the way.

• Crossword: In the first task, students must complete a crossword puzzle about plot events, characters, quotes, and story details from The Color Purple.
• Guess Who: In the second task, students match characters with their descriptions.
• Quote Me On This: In the third task, students must match characters with their notable quotes from the novel.
• Pop Quiz: In the fourth task, students must answer multiple choice questions about the story.
• Jig Saw Quote: In the fifth and final task, students must complete a jig saw puzzle that reveals a quote from The Color Purple. Students must write down the quote and show it to you to escape.

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- Escape Room Basics

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- Materials for 5 Tasks: task signs, task instructions, and supplementary materials to be kept at stations

- Student Answer Sheet

- Teacher Answer Keys

- Escape Room Reflection for homework or in-class writing activity

- Theme Reflection for homework assignment or in-class writing activity

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