Set in 1930’s rural Mississippi, this book tells the story of Cassie and her family. A rare Black family who actually owns their land, Cassie and her family work hard to pay the annual taxes, all the while fighting for justice in their small town. They must fight carefully, though, because anyone with authority is white.
The Watsons are going on a road trip! The story of this fateful adventure to the middle of the Civil Rights Struggle - Birmingham, Alabama, is a colorful one. Full of laughter and joy as well as some very dark moments, Curtis has written a realistic and relatable tale.
Through poetry, this memoir tells the story of Woodson’s growing up years during the 1960’s and 1970’s. Because she was raised in both New York and South Carolina, Woodson didn’t feel completely ‘at home’ in either place. Her poetry touches on Jim Crow Laws, as well as her growing awareness of the Civil Rights Movement.
Black History Month Digital Activities
One of the most powerful ways to help your students engage and learn is with digital escape rooms.
The Black History Month Digital Escape Room takes students on mission through two 360° VIEW rooms to decode Black History Month facts. Using cryptograms, ciphers, mazes, and jigsaw puzzles, this escape room allows your students to use critical thinking while celebrating Black History Month.
Technology resources limited? Check out the Black History Month Printable activities for upper elementary or middle school
Black History Month escape room with facts about Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson, Billie Holiday, Ruby Bridges, and more!
Black History Month Reading Passages and Questions
Incorporate reading comprehension activities into your social studies curriculum with these self-grading digital
Black History Month reading passages.
The reading comprehension package includes:
A Non-Fiction Reading Passage (2 pages)
Teacher Directions
Answer Key
15 Question Assessment to Check for Understanding
Self-Grading Form to Save You Time!
Printable and Digital Versions
These and other
Black History Month resources including posters and interactive presentations will bring Black History Month to your classroom. However, keep in mind that celebrating the contributions of BIPOC should be included all year long in your curriculum. These Black History Month ideas for school can go beyond the month of February to celebrate Black people's contributions daily.
