Celebrate Black History and Culture With Cross-Curricular Resources

Showcase the contributions, achievements, and ideas of Black Americans across literature, media, the arts, civics, history, and STEM! From learning about Percy Julian, the forgotten genius, to exploring how Black journalism played a major role in social justice movements using clips from Making Black America: Through the Grapevine, these immersive classroom resources will help your students explore how Black Americans have shaped and enriched our society.

Expert Tip: This is a great collection to bookmark and use long after Black History Month is over!

10 Black Scientists That Science Teachers Should Know About

Introduce the scientists in your classroom to 10 male and female role models, and have them explore careers in STEM fields. This blog post introduces botanist George Washington Carver, immunologist Kizzmekia Corbett, and several more acclaimed Black scientists, engineers, inventors, and mathematicians. After reading each short bio, click the accompanying resource link to view a PBS LearningMedia resource that will help bring the work of each scientist to life.

James Forten and the Experiences of Black Patriots During the American Revolution

Explore the life and legacy of James Forten to better understand why he — and other Black Americans — chose to support the Patriot cause during the American Revolution. After viewing media clips from The American Revolution, discussing thought-provoking questions, and closely reading a primary source, “Letter From James Forten to William Lloyd Garrison (February 23, 1831),” your students will begin to understand Forten’s motivations for joining the Revolution, as well as his larger arguments for what that service should have afforded him.

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