Ways To Add Untold Stories To Black History Lessons

Black History Month is a time to honor African Americans' legacies, contributions, and culture throughout history. To support educators in creating meaningful learning experiences, GPB offers an array of free teacher-created, standards-aligned videos and lesson plans designed to engage students and foster understanding. Here are some highlights to incorporate into your classroom this February and beyond.

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Enjoy Virtual Learning Journeys on GPB.org!

Virtual Learning Journeys

• Civil Rights Virtual Learning Journey
  
  Immerse students in the pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement with this virtual learning journey. Explore key events, leaders, and locations that shaped the fight for equality. 
• UGA Virtual Learning Journey
  
  Dive into the history of desegregation at the University of Georgia with this interactive resource. Students can watch videos, explore archival materials, and connect the past to the present. 

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Uplift and unite your classroom with these resources.

Curated Collections 

• African American Studies: Georgia Stories
  
  This comprehensive collection features videos and resources covering Civil Rights, Reconstruction, culture, inventors, and more. It’s a rich toolkit for exploring African American history and its influence on Georgia and beyond. 
• PBS U.S. History Collection: Civil Rights Resources
  
  From the Civil War to Reconstruction, this PBS collection dives into pivotal eras of U.S. history, providing videos, primary sources, lesson plans, and activities that connect students to the past. 
• The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross
  
  Take students on a journey through 500 years of African American history with this award-winning collection of documentaries and lesson plans. 

Spotlight Resources

• Uncover What People Get Wrong About African-American English
  
  This engaging PBS video dives into the misconceptions and linguistic richness of African-American English, offering students a fresh perspective on language and identity. 
• Generation Rising: An 8th Grade Civil Rights Trip
  
  Follow a group of students as they journey through Georgia and Alabama, exploring the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement and its relevance today. 
• Say It Loud
  
  Celebrate African American culture, history, and resilience with this dynamic PBS series that highlights key moments and voices in Black history.
• Explore African-American Cuisine at an Underground Railroad Site
  
  Bring history to life by exploring African-American culture and cuisine at a historic Underground Railroad site, blending storytelling and food history.

Additional Resources:

• NPR’s The History of Hip-Hop: Dive into the origins and evolution of hip-hop culture.
• Basic Black Series: Engage students with discussions on contemporary social and cultural issues.
• MPT HBCU Resources: Highlight the rich history and contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Incorporate These Resources Into Your Lesson Plans

Whether you’re teaching U.S. history, language arts, or social studies, these resources provide a trusted, and dynamic way to celebrate Black History Month. Visit GPB Education for more free vetted resources tailored to your classroom to make this Black History Month an inspiring and impactful experience for your classroom.