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Worksheet
Curated OER

Black History: Famous People, Movements, Events (Crossword Puzzle)

For Students 8th - 11th
If you want a light exercise to review 12 famous people, events, and movements in American history, with a focus on African-American history, this crossword puzzle may be useful. It requires familiarity with Rosa Parks, Martin Luther...
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Graphic
Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Trailblazers and Trendsetters: James Baldwin

For Students 9th - 10th
The Art of the Stamp presents this historic postal stamp of James Baldwin, writer and leading figure during the civil right movement. With short biographical passage.
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Handout
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Early African American Senators

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about some African-American politicians who won election to the Texas Senate and served during the time of Reconstruction in Texas.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: James Baldwin

For Students 9th - 10th
James Baldwin is presented in this biography as a great African American contributor to the literary world during the civil rights movement. See "James Baldwin Activities" for more information.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Famous African Americans

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this unit students will study the lives of famous African-Americans who have had an impact upon history or present day society. This interdisciplinary hands-on unit will incorporate the subjects of social studies, reading,...