February is Black History Month

 

February is Black History month  in Canada, the U.S., and the United Kingdom. Be sure to get your ESL students learning more about the activities, events, and the important figures in black history.

See recommended links on Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement here.

RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR TOPICS AROUND BLACK HISTORY MONTH:

Worksheet Library: Black History word search 

The Holiday Zone: Black History discussion topics 

The Library of Congress: Lessons and activities for teaching Black History

Learning English VOA News: America Observes Black History Month - read and listen 

ESL-Library: Activities and worksheets for Black History Month membership site

EL Civics: Black History Month lessons 

ADL: 10 ideas for teaching Black History month

ESL Library: Podcast - Black History Month

ESOL Courses: Biographies, quizzes, activities and worksheets 

Sites 4 Teachers: Lessons in Courage - Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and Ruby Bridges 

History: Black History month - videos and quizzes 

Henry4School: A Story of Ruby Bridges - reading and questions 

Black History Canada: Black History in Canada - an Education Guide 

Black History Canada: Black History in Canada Quiz

Please send us any of your suggested topics, links or ideas around Black History Month!