During Black History Month in February and throughout the school year, it is important for students to learn about significant historical events and their impact on American culture, and celebrate the achievements made by icons including Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglas and more. Use this time in your classroom to discuss equality, diversity, and the rights and freedoms that no one should be denied. You can highlight the achievements and accomplishments of the black community with the help of some of our educational tools showcased below.
Black American Quotes Bulletin Board Set
Teachers can decorate and educate with these economical learning tools. This mini bulletin board set features quotes from Martin Luther King Jr., Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Muhammad Ali, Jackie Robinson, Harriet Tubman, and Jesse Jackson. It also includes a teacher guide. Set of 8, each panel measuring 6” x 21”. Bright, colorful and educational!
Notable Black Americans Mini Bulletin Board Pack
Celebrate Black History Month with an inspirational display. This pack includes photos and quotes from President Barack Obama, Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall, Fannie Lou Hamer, Langston Hughes, Jesse Owens, Martin Luther King Jr., Shirley Chisholm, Harriet Tubman, and Marian Anderson. Includes a teacher’s guide with reproducible pages.
Famous African Americans Bulletin Board Display Set
Use this bulletin board display to celebrate the achievements of famous African Americans. This set includes nine 12” x 18” posters, 1 title piece, 6 accents, plus a teacher’s guide. Featuring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 44th President Barack Obama, Frederick Douglass, General Colin Powell, Jackie Robinson, George Washington Carver, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Althea Gibson.
Black History Events Bulletin Board Accents
Illustrate social studies units with photographs and illustrations of influential Black History Events! Features 24 photos size 6” x 8” of important events that played a significant role in our nation’s history. Includes Montgomery Bus Boycott, March on Washington, Voting Rights Act, and more. Comes with 24 biography cards size 4” x 6”, one for each event. Set of 48.
Influential Black Americans Bulletin Board Accents
Illustrate social studies units with photographs and illustrations of influential Black Americans! Features 24 portraits size 6” x 8” of influential Black Americans. Includes activists, politicians, actors, performers, athletes and more. Comes with 24 biography cards size 4” x 6”, one for each person. Set of 48.
African American Leaders Poster Set
Set of six posters that feature photo collages highlighting African-American activists, actors, athletes, writers, musicians and politicians. Posters are 11-1/2” x 17-1/2”
Black History Comprehension Flash Cards (Set of 32)
These flash cards can aid students not only in learning history, but also skill in reading for detail, building vocabulary, using context clues, inferring, drawing conclusions, and more. The cards feature photos on the front and nonfiction text and comprehension questions on the back. The set also comes with a teacher guide and is aligned with Common Core and State Standards. Recommended for grades 3 and up. Supports requirements of Title I and other federally funded programs.
Black History Influential People Photo Border Trim
Decorate your classroom with this border featuring influential figures in Black history. The 35-foot border features men and women who have contributed to and influenced politics, industry, human rights, the arts, and other fields. Use this trim for displays during Black History Month and all year long!
No matter what subject you teach, as an educator you can raise awareness and promote equality in your classroom and school.
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