Black History Month

Welcome to the In the Know February topic, Black History Month. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.

Grades K-1  will meet some African Americans making history today.

Grades 2-3  look at an important moment in African American History, the Greensboro Sit-Ins.

Grades 4-5  look at the important role played by African American women at NASA.

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Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza