Black History Month: Websites
This is a guide to assist elementary students in learning about Black History. There will be links to books, websites and videos that will help students expand their knowledge.
The African American Mosaic - The Library of Congress
- The African American MosaicDiscusses the African-American experience from Colonial America through the beginning of World War II.
Great pictures accompany this wonderful website that the Association for Library Service to Children has listed on their 'Great Websites for Children.'
A parent/adult may need to help younger children with the information on this website.
A & E Biography
- A & E BiographyContains a searchable online database of over 15,000 international names, both past and present.
Searchable by name or by commonalities, i.e. 'Civil Rights' for names of those involved in various Civil Rights Movements.
Biographies include a 'quick facts' area as well as brief videos about the individuals.
Listed by the Association for Library Service to Children on their 'Great Websites for Children.'
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
- The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American HistoryAmerican History is searchable by era.
Primary sources available - many resources have appropriate grade levels listed.
Listed on the Association for Library Service to Children's 'Great Websites for Children.'
National Civil Rights Museum
- National Civil Rights MuseumOfficial website for the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN.
'Student Resources" page found under the 'Learn' tab links to several activities and documents meant to increase students' knowledge on the Civil Rights Movement.
Website is listed as part of the 'Great Websites for Children' by the Association for Library Services to Children.