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Lesson Plans - 5th Grade

Units on African-American Culture: What is culture?

What is culture?

Harriet Tubman

Students will learn about Harriet Tubman and the American Civil War

Primary level: Black History Month

Students will learn about African American leaders in United States history.

Melba Pattillo and Ruby Bridges: Two Pioneers of School Integration

Students put themselves in the shoes of the students who integrated Little Rock High School in 1957-58. Note: The primary resources in this activity provide powerful and poignant descriptions of what those students faced.

Rosa Parks Changed the Rules

Students will learn about Rosa Parks and respond upon hearing her story.