ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Flying to Freedom: Tar Beach & the People Could Fly
Comparing and contrasting works and looking for underlying themes and messages are at the heart of this multicultural lesson plan. Provides links to several background resources, and suggestions for assessment.
C-SPAN
American Writers: Black Elk
An informational site on Black Elk. Includes general information about his life, works, and writings, including Black Elk Speaks. Also includes links to other sites.
Other
Displays for Schools: Remembering Rosewood
An online exhibit remembering the atrocities of the Rosewood, Florida massacre in 1923.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: George Washington Carver
Find out how George Washington Carvers' contributions to science radically changed the agricultural economy of the United States.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Langston Hughes
This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Ellsworth Kelly
Ellsworth Kelly is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Virginia Hamilton
This site contains a biographical description of Virginia Hamilton. There is also a list of her books with a brief description of each
BBC
Bbc: Profile: Condoleezza Rice
A short biography of the first African-American to serve as Secretary of State. (30 March 2006)
Made From Media
Made From History: Was the 88th Congress' Racial Split Regional or Partisan?
Several infographics illustrate the racial distribution of the 88th United States Congress from the 1960s.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980:civil Rights Act 1964/voting Rights Act 1965
Learn about the civil rights legislation that outlawed discrimination in jobs, education, housing, public accommodations, and voting.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Early Steps in the Civil Rights Movement
A quick comprehension check over the early steps in the Civil Rights Movement.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Introduction to the Civil Rights Movement
Learn about the origins, strategies, and unfinished business of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1865 1898: Life After Slavery for African Americans
Learn about life after slavery for African Americans.
Optical Society
Optical Society of America: Optics for Kids: Black Is Black or Is It?
An experiment with a coffee filter and a marker to see what happens when water touches a black dot, or any other color. With links to several scientific, academic articles that explain what is happening.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Black History Month
Kids learn about Black History Month including its origins, famous African-American leaders, civil rights events, resources, and fun facts.
CNN
Cnn: Officials Investigate Incidents at Black Churches
A CNN.com/AP article discussing the law enforcement's treatment of incidents at African-American churches in South Carolina.
Curated OER
Black and White Sheep
Different colors have different meanings in different places. Check out these interesting facts about the meanings of colors, you might learn some things about your favorite color.