Teaching Tools & Resources

A comprehensive lesson plan covering major events of the Civil Rights Movement from 1954-1968, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott, March on Washington, and key legislative victories.

Students explore the cultural explosion of the Harlem Renaissance through art, poetry, music, and literature, culminating in creative projects.

An immersive activity where students experience the challenges faced by freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad through role-playing and decision-making.

STEM-focused unit highlighting inventions by Black creators, with hands-on experiments and design challenges inspired by their innovations.

Trace the development of African-American musical traditions from spirituals to hip-hop, understanding cultural context and influence.

Students examine the Reconstruction period through primary sources, debates, and analysis of competing visions for post-Civil War America.

Explore ancient Egyptian civilization, emphasizing its African roots, scientific achievements, and cultural innovations.

Comprehensive study of the great West African trading empires, their wealth, governance, and cultural achievements.

Students explore diverse African art forms, understanding their cultural significance and creating their own inspired pieces.

Critical examination of European colonization of Africa and African resistance movements, using maps, timelines, and primary sources.

Contemporary study of African nations, challenging stereotypes and highlighting diversity, innovation, and progress.

Explore the incredible linguistic diversity of Africa, learning basic phrases in different language families and understanding language's role in culture.

Map-based activity tracing the African diaspora's influence on global culture, music, food, and traditions across continents.

Students create a comprehensive timeline spanning from ancient African civilizations to present day, making connections across time periods.

Highlight contributions of Black scientists, mathematicians, and engineers with hands-on experiments and career exploration.

Explore mathematical concepts embedded in African art, architecture, and traditional practices, with hands-on problem-solving.

Students learn about griots and oral history traditions, practice storytelling techniques, and create their own oral history projects.