Black History Month

Teach your students about the first African American woman to become a pilot: Bessie Coleman. They'll read a short passage and then answer several short answer and multiple choice questions about the text.

Learn about a remarkable woman who faced difficult challenges to become an accomplished doctor, scientist, astronaut, explorer, and astronaut: Dr. Mae Jemison.

This is a biographical article on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Following the article is a page of reading comprehension questions.

This is a more advanced version of the biographical article on Martin Luther King, Jr.

Print off this reading comprehension worksheet to teach students about the inspiring track and field athlete Wilma Rudolph.

Rosa Parks was an American civil rights activist. She is well-known for a non-violent protect in which she broke the law by refusing to give up her seat on the bus to a white man.

Sojourner Truth was born a slave and became an outspoken abolitionist and women’s rights activist. She was the first Black woman to win a lawsuit against a white man.

When you think of a courageous trailblazer, who comes to your mind? When you learn about Harriet Tubman in this historical biography, you'll see why she is remembered as a heroic and courageous leader of the abolitionist cause.

This article tells about the group of students who fought for integration in Arkansas in 1957, and the strength, courage, and determination they showed in the face of adversity. After the article, students can answer questions, complete a vocabulary activity, and respond to a writing prompt.

Cut out the 18 cards in this printable packet and hide them around the classroom. Give each student a copy of the worksheet and have them find the answers by finding and reading all of the hidden cards.

Guy Bluford is an aerospace engineer, astronaut, and Air Force Pilot. In 1983, he became the first African American to fly in sspace.

Dr. King was a minister and spokesperson for the American Civil Rights Movement.

Harriet Tubman was the conductor of the Underground Railroad. In the mid-1800s, she personally led countless slaves to freedom.

Rosa Parks was an activist during the American Civil Rights Movement.

Use the clues each day to figure out who the challenge is about.