Katherine Johnson was an African American physicist and mathematician who worked to create the first calculations to send humans into space. Learn more about this inspiring woman with this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet.

Encourage your child to learn more about the African-American struggle for equality with this word search that's full of important terms and concepts.

Introduce young children to George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a leading agricultural pioneer, innovator, inventor, and educator, with this coloring worksheet.

Encourage students to make inferences by combining what they learn from a text with their own background knowledge.

Introduce second and third graders to W.E.B. Du Bois, writer, sociologist, and civil rights advocate, with this nonfiction comprehension worksheet.

In this worksheet, children read an example of a bio poem for jazz musician Thelonious Monk, then use the prompt to create a bio poem for a person of their choosing.

This worksheet introduces students to Jesse Owens, whose successes in the 1938 Olympics made history and paved the way for African-Americans in all sports and fields.

This Martin Luther King, Jr. coloring page features the most famous and most influential civil rights activist himself!

A simple coloring page can help teach U.S. history! Introduce your child to Harriet Tubman, an important historical figure from Abolitionist and Civil War era.

Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.

Introduce young children to one of the pioneers of the civil rights movement in the United States with this coloring activity.

This worksheet on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.

Use this reading and writing worksheet to teach first and second grade students about Angela Davis and her life as an activist, writer, and scholar.

Color in Anansi, a crafty spider who spreads wisdom and knowledge wherever he goes.

This worksheet, which reads like riddles, will expose your learners to important abolitionists in the African American community.

Children are introduced to Amelia Boynton Robinson, a civil rights activist who got her start at a young age accompanying her mother as she registered African Americans to vote.

This fun worksheet will expose your learners to important musicians in the African American community.

Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.

Use this All About Misty Copeland Reader to help early readers learn about Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal ballerina with the American Ballet Theater.

Review terms and concepts all about Black History Month with a fun and informative crossword puzzle!

Meet Kamala D. Harris, the 49th Vice President of the United States! Students can use this coloring page to celebrate this important political figure.

Learn about the Tuskegee Institute, an important site in American History. It was one of the first universities made to help educate African Americans.

Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about Mae Jemison.

Learn more about some of the most popular songs of the day and explore what made them anthems of the Civil Rights movement.

Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about a famous person. Learners will research an important figure and then write down two true statements and one false statement.

Study the contributions of African American jazz legends with this worksheet on master bassist Charles Mingus.

Here's an easy introduction to U.S. history for your child! This coloring page features educator and civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune.

Introduce young learners to the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, a barrier-breaking NASA mathematician, with this engaging mini book activity.

First, students will read a biography of Amelia Boynton Robinson, and then respond to comprehension questions, using text evidence.

Barbara Jordan was the first African American woman to be elected to Congress from the South, and was an inspiration to all involved in American politics.