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.

In this biography worksheet, children read a passage about Booker T. Washington's life, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on what they have learned.

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.

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.

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.

In this worksheet, children read about the March on Washington, the ideals that inspired it,  and the people who attended it.

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

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

In this Court Cases worksheet, students read descriptions of five landmark decisions, then match them to their correct name.

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.

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

Designed for fourth and fifth graders, this social emotional learning worksheet will get your child's creativity flowing while also helping them to develop social awareness and an appreciation for the diversity in our communities and world.

In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.

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.

This worksheet will help teach students about African American musicians, athletes, leaders, and writers who influenced our society and culture.

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.

Have your social studies student try her hand and writing her own protest song in this creative worksheet.

Whether it’s a poet, inventor, or famous scientist, this worksheet will help learners gather and organize important information.

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

Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes 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 on Etta James celebrates the legacy of this African American singer of soul and jazz.

Learn more about marches for freedom during the civil rights movement with the worksheet The Selma to Montgomery March.

Celebrate Black History Month by studying the contributions of African-American jazz legend Charlie Parker!

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

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.

Research famous and fascinating figures in Black history with the help of this worksheet!

Dig into Black history and work on your research skills in this helpful worksheet!