
Crispus Attucks, First Martyr of the American Revolution
In this short video from Biography, learn about the life of Crispus Attucks, a runaway slave and stevedore who, as the first man killed during

In this short video from Biography, learn about the life of Crispus Attucks, a runaway slave and stevedore who, as the first man killed during

This lesson is focused on the Boston Massacre, and touches on Crispus Attucks’ being a martyr and first casualty of the American Revolution. It can

The Declaration of Independence and the words “all men are created equal” provided thousands of enslaved Africans high expectations and many were ready to fight

This video is a teaching tool for educators. Born in 1731 to freed slaves on a farm in Baltimore, Benjamin Banneker was obsessed with math

Learn more about the remarkable life and contributions of Benjamin Banneker with these two lesson plans. Developed by the Benjamin Banneker Association, these resources (for

Use the transformative ideas of Gloria E. Anzaldúa with Teaching Gloria E. Anzaldúa: Pedagogy and Practice for Our Classrooms and Communities, a dynamic teaching tool

The website dedicated to Jovita Idar by the University of Texas at San Antonio offers a comprehensive resource for educators. It details the life and

This lesson plan on Barbara Jordan, provided by the Texas History for Teachers website, aims to educate students about the life and contributions of Barbara

In this lesson, students will delve into the historical significance of the Underground Railroad. They will examine the motives behind its creation and the consequences

This lesson plan offers an engaging and interactive introduction to Ruby Bridges’ contribution to civil rights and U.S. history. Designed for younger elementary-aged children, the