11 People to Celebrate During Black History Month
From slavery through the civil rights movement and beyond, the history of African-Americans has been affected tremendously by these 11 people. Your child can learn valuable lessons about American history with these worksheets ... in February or anytime!
Download all (10)Click on a worksheet in the set below to see more info or download the PDF.
Rosa Parks
Children learn about the life and legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks in this history worksheet.
More info
Download Worksheet
Frederick Douglass
Children learn the inspiring life story of historical hero Frederick Douglass, who rose from slavery to become a preeminent leader of the abolitionist movement, in this worksheet.
More info
Download Worksheet
Booker T. Washington
In this historical heroes worksheet, children are introduced to Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found Tuskegee University and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow African Americans.
More info
Download Worksheet
Harriet Tubman
Children follow along the incredible life story of Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery to rescue hundreds of other enslaved people.
More info
Download Worksheet
George Washington Carver
Children learn about George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a leading agricultural pioneer, innovator, inventor, and educator, in this historical heroes worksheet.
More info
Download Worksheet
Jesse Owens
In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.
More info
Download Worksheet
Maya Angelou
Children are introduced to author, activist, and poet Maya Angelou in this historial heroes worksheet.
More info
Download Worksheet
W.E.B. Du Bois
Introduce second and third graders to W.E.B. Du Bois, writer, sociologist, and civil rights advocate, with this nonfiction comprehension worksheet.
More info
Download Worksheet
Lorraine Hansberry
Introduce children to American playwright Lorraine Hanberry, who was only 29 years old when she won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play for "A Raisin in the Sun."
More info
Download Worksheet
Langston Hughes
Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.
More info
Download Worksheet
Want to download this whole set as a single PDF?
Download all (10)
Unlock Worksheet Sets
Become a Premium member to get unlimited workbooks and independent study packs, along with:
- Unlimited downloads
- Progress tracking for math and reading skills
- Guided Lessons to cultivate a joy for learning
