Quilters of Gee’s Bend
Read the story of a community that became known for their quilts, then make your own class quilt.
Free Lessons
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Making Communities Better
Learn how Rosa Parks made her community better, then build a human monument and create a plaque for the monument.
Equality in the United States
Analyze primary sources, then research statistical data to discuss the degree to which racial equality has been achieved in the United States.
Civics Lesson: Garrett A. Morgan Made His Community Safer
In this civics lesson, your students will learn about Garrett A. Morgan and the steps he took to make his community safer.
Civics Lesson: Good Citizenship Awards
In this lesson, your students will learn about the accomplishments of Black Americans who demonstrated good citizenship and made their communities better.
Biographies
Learn about and discuss 5 lesser-known African American historical figures. Consider assigning a group to read each and share what they’ve learned.
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Allen, Richard (1760-1831)
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Anderson, Marian (1897 - 1993)
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Carver, George Washington (about 1861 - 1943)
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Johnson, Katherine (1918-2020)
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Washington, Booker T (1856 - 1915)
Primary Source Activities
These rich Primary Sources come with questions to guide students through analysis and can be used to facilitate classroom discussions.
- Documents on the Rebellions of Denmark Vesey and Nat Turner Examine 8 different primary sources about the same events and analyze how different sources report the same events.
- Booker T. Washington’s “The Atlanta Compromise” Speech (1895) Analyze a speech given in 1895 to understand its content and then write questions based on different viewpoints.
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964 Analyze the purpose of different parts of the Civil Rights Act to help students unpack the content of the legislation.
Outside Resources
Every TCI lesson includes ideas for Enhancing Learning. Here are a few that may be helpful during Black History Month.
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Readings
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Films
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Website