During the month of February, we take the time to explore and recognize the contributions and achievements of African-Americans. Below are a few places to find printable resources to use in your studies.

Language Arts:

K12Reader - Black History Month Worksheets – Themed reading comprehension, writing prompts, word puzzles, and a maze

Woo! Jr. - Writing Prompt Worksheets for Black History Month – 12 printable writing prompts with illustrated and lined areas for responses

Woo! Jr. - Black History Month for Kids – 6 Amazing African-American Trailblazers – Mini biographies, comprehension quiz, word search and crossword puzzle

ThoughtCo. - Black History Month Printables – In addition to a brief history of Black History Month and some ideas for celebrating the month there is also a print-out vocabulary sheet, word puzzles, a Famous First Challenge and a draw and write page.

Science:

PBS Education - Ten Black Scientists that Science Teachers Should Know About – You will find lesson plans, activities, videos and more focused on black scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and inventors.

Math:

Los Angeles Unified School District - Black History Month Resources – There are downloadable lesson plans and activities based on the movie Hidden Figures as well as lessons African American mathematicians, March on Washington Math, and more.

Mashup Math - 11 Famous African American Mathematicians You Should Know About - Learn about famous mathematicians such as Benjamin Banneker, Fern Hunt, Mark Dean, and others.

Variety:

Book Units Teacher - Black History Month – 4 sets of foldable cards featuring abolitionists, activists, entertainers, and sports heroes. Each set offers a choice of 3 versions of the cards and a pocket to make to store the cards. Access the different groups using the links in the post and the printables by clicking the main image on the pages.

3 Dinosaurs - Black History Pack – Created for children ages 5-8, this 30-page packet includes matching cards, pattern cards, sorting cards, puzzles, writing practice and more.

Do One Thing - Black History Month – Printable posters with quotations of notable African-Americans

Coloring Pages:

Best Coloring Pages for Kids (BCPK) - Black History Month Coloring Pages – Historical figures, some with mini-biographies. Click the image you want to use then print using your browser print option.

Coloring Rocks - Black History Month Coloring Pages – Historical figures and events, some of which were included on the BCPK page, but enough different ones to include on our list

Here are a few additional resources for your studies:

Scholastic Black History Month Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources – Lesson plans, articles, activities, book lists and more

National Education Association - Black History Month Lessons & Resources – Sorted by grade levels, lesson plans, activities, resources, interactive quizzes, videos and printables

Black History Month – This website provides a large collection of links to a variety of resources including exhibits and collections, images, audio and video and teaching resources from the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

National Geographic Kids - African American Heroes –Discover the lives of several Americans who have contributed to the progress of our country. There are other resources available at this sight relating to black history, so be sure to check them out as well using the links at the bottom of that page.

As always, please be sure to preview these websites prior to allowing your students to visit to ensure appropriateness for your family.