Teaching Resources - Lessons, Timelines, Curriculum, etc.

The roots of blues can be found in slave songs, spirituals, and field hollers of the American South; its sound can be heard in early rock-and-roll, and in today's alternative and hip hop landscapes. Journey with us to learn about the influences and impact the blues has had on musical culture.

Find compelling classroom resources, learn new teaching methods, meet standards, and make a difference in the lives of your students.

Honor our shared history with activities for the entire classroom.

Revealing moments in black history, with unpublished photos from The New York Times's archives.

The recordings of former slaves in Voices Remembering Slavery: Freed People Tell Their Stories took place between 1932 and 1975 in nine states. Twenty-two interviewees discuss how they felt about slavery, slaveholders, coercion of slaves, their families, and freedom. Several individuals sing songs, many of which were learned during the time of their enslavement. It is important to note that all of the interviewees spoke sixty or more years after the end of their enslavement, and it is their full lives that are reflected in these recordings. The individuals documented in this presentation have much to say about living as African Americans from the 1870s to the 1930s, and beyond.

Archive of Civil Rights Movement history, original documents, personal stories, discussions, and analysis by veterans of the Southern Freedom Movement

In this episode of BackStory, listen to a compilation of some of the show's coverage of Black history, created in honor of Black History Month.

The powerful, harrowing and ultimately inspirational story of six months in 1961 that changed America forever.

In this lesson, students will learn about the wave of new Black superhero stories and how they are reimagining the genre. Then, students will create and pitch their own superhero reboot.

Black history is American history. Black History Month in February provides an opportunity to discuss and reflect on the role Black Americans have played in shaping the United States. While this dedicated time provides an opportunity to dig deeper into connections with the past, it’s also a reminder of

In 1973, DJ Kool Herc set up his turntables and introduced a technique at a South Bronx house party that would change music as many people knew it. His

To celebrate Black History Month in February—and the rich tradition of African American poetry all year long—browse this selection of teaching resources featuring poems by Gwendolyn Brooks, Langston Hughes, Marilyn Nelson, and Claudia Rankine, among others. more black history month resources

At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, delegates fiercely debated the issue of slavery. They ultimately agreed that the United States would potentially cease importation of slaves in 1808. An act of Congress passed in 1800 made it illegal for Americans to engage in the slave trade between nations, and gave U.S. authorities the right to seize slave ships which were caught transporting slaves and confiscate their cargo. Then the "Act Prohibiting the Importation of Slaves" took effect in 1808.

Drawing on extensive archival records, this digital memorial allows analysis of the ships, traders, and captives in the Atlantic slave trade. The three databases below provide details of 36,000 trans-Atlantic slave voyages, 10,000 intra-American ventures, names and personal information. You can read the introductory maps for a high-level guided explanation, view the timeline and chronology of the traffic, or watch the slave ship and slave trade animations to see the dispersal in action.

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as

A call for using PBL to teach Black and other oppressed groups’ history all year long.

Resources for teaching about inclusion, diversity, and equity.

This Black History Month and every month, there are a great many figures, moments, and concepts to highlight while teaching Black history in the classroom. But as information about possible material and approaches becomes more widely available, it can be difficult to pinpoint the best tools, strategies, and resources. Below is a curated list of classroom resources and educator-facing workshops available from Facing History’s peer and partner organizations across the education space this month.

For elementary, middle, and high school classrooms.

This year's theme is "African Americans and the Vote." Use our lesson plans, teaching tools and other resources to bring the themes of Black History Month into your classroom in February and beyond.

Today in Black History. Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is a celebration of Black History. Celebrate Black History Today.

Integrating African-American Culture & History into Your Curriculum

Chicago has a rich and ongoing set of Black history and stories, and Black History Month in February is always a good excuse to further explore them and other stories from around the country. Discover our programming celebrating Black History Month.