Black History Month is worth recognizing in any classroom because of the significance that many African American men and women have had on our country over the years. It is also important for our students to discuss how the course of history has changed because these strong men and women stood up for what they believed in and made a difference in the world around them. There are many websites that talk about Black History month that would be great to use in your classroom with your students. Some of these websites are: Time for Kids (also free printables for teachers can be found here for grades K-6) Book recommendations and video interviews with authors Timelines, Facts, and Issues Readers Theater Scripts, Lesson Plans, and more PBS book recommendations by grade level Interactive Activity talking about African Americans Martin Luther King "I Have a Dream" Speech If you are looking for some people to mention as you discuss Black History month, have students research or discuss leaders such as Barack Obama Rosa Parks MLK Jr. Ruby Bridges Nelson Mandela Harriet Tubman Jackie Robinson Langston Hughs George Washington Carver Sojourner Truth Harriet Beecher Stowe Bessie Coleman. If you need more names, you can find a list of 500 influential men and women here. **If you need research guides for your students for some names mentioned above, feel free to check out my Black History Month Webquest Set. Keep Learning, Hilary @ Mrs. Tech