Vocabulary List

The Emmett Till Story

Emmett Till was a 14-year-old African-American boy from Chicago, Illinois who went to visit his family in Mississippi in 1955 before the start of a

Juneteenth: Freedom Day

For this lesson, students will read the picture book entitled Juneteenth: Our Day of Freedom. They will learn why the Juneteenth holiday is celebrated. Important

What is Bias? What is Implicit Bias?

This lesson plan is designed to educate students about implicit bias, the unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that influence our understanding, actions and decisions. Through engaging

Covering 9/11

Students will analyze and interpret the cover of the issue of The New Yorker magazine published immediately following 9/11. Students will consider different perspectives of covering

Student Guide to January 6

This comprehensive lesson plan from PBS NewsHour Classroom offers educators a robust framework to teach students about the January 6 hearings. The guide includes detailed

Arab-Israeli Conflict

Our free, five-lesson curriculum on the Arab-Israeli conflict explores the history of the conflict and peace process. With an emphasis on primary sources, ICS’s resources

Senator Hiram Revels

This lesson plan invites students to explore the pivotal role of Hiram Revels and other African American legislators during the Reconstruction era in Mississippi, as

Benjamin Banneker Inspired Lesson Plans

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

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