Young readers and sports enthusiasts will have a ball practicing sequence of events in this biography of Jackie Robinson. 

In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.

Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.

Introduce learners to 42 inspiring Black American innovators, artists, thinkers, and leaders with this seven-page set of cut-out cards.

Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.

Children learn about American Civil Rights and Abolitionist pioneers in this word search puzzle worksheet.

In this puzzle, children will find and circle eight words related to the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Read a brief overview of the history of the Emancipation Proclamation, then review what you’ve learned with the exercises that follow.

In this Brown vs. Board of Education worksheet, children read the story of how the landmark decision came about, as well as the struggle that followed.

Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.

This coloring page features Jackie Robinson, a baseball player that paved the way for many great talents in baseball.

Children are introduced to author, activist, and poet Maya Angelou in this historial heroes worksheet.

Introduce students to the inspiring environmental activist Wangari Maathai. Children will read a short biography about the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

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

The Civil Rights Movement: The Later Years worksheet, children read about the issues that emerged later in the movement.

Inspire kids to learn about black changemakers all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.

Children learn about George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a leading agricultural pioneer, innovator, inventor, and educator, in this historical heroes worksheet.

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

Track important events in the life of an important woman with this Sojourner Truth timeline, a great way to get used to reading and writing nonfiction.

Children learn about three songs that inspired and gave hope to the people who fled slavery via the Underground Railroad, then answer questions about what they have learned.

Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored as one of the most important leaders in the civil rights movement. Give your fourth and fifth graders a chance to deepen their understanding of his life and legacy through this reader’s theater activity.

Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this soulful worksheet!

Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

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

In this historical heroes worksheet, children are introduced to Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found Tuskegee University and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow African Americans.

Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African American jazz legends! Here’s a page on Thelonious Monk, the first name in the modern jazz movement.

Students are asked to think critically and hone their reflective writing skills with this thoughtful writing prompt based on a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. quote.

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

In the worksheet Ideas of the Harlem Renaissance, children learn what this cultural movement was about, as well as some famous artists who emerged at the time.

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.