Bring the stories of influential Black women to life with PreK–8 activities that teach history, reading, and writing. Students can follow Simone Biles on the balance beam, trace Sojourner Truth’s journey to freedom, and study Dr. Mae Jemison’s path to space, all while building essential skills in an interactive and memorable way.
Trace & Write Women in Sports: Simone Biles
Preschoolers and kindergarteners build early reading and writing skills as they trace sight words, read a simple sentence, and learn about Simone Biles, one of the most celebrated and decorated gymnasts of all time.
Sojourner Truth Timeline
Second and third graders explore the life of Sojourner Truth, an author, abolitionist, and civil and women’s rights advocate, through this engaging timeline activity. After reading key moments from her journey from enslavement to freedom, students answer comprehension questions that strengthen nonfiction reading and writing skills.
Who Am I? African American Female Changemakers
Third and fourth graders put their detective skills to work with this research-driven activity featuring African American female changemakers. Students read brief clues, identify each historical figure, and then dive deeper by researching one woman who made a lasting impact.
A Misty Copeland Biography
Fourth and fifth graders discover the story of Misty Copeland, the first African American woman to become a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre. Comprehension questions and a mapping activity guide students in capturing key details while developing nonfiction reading skills.
Reading a Timeline: Dr. Mae Jemison
Middle-grade learners follow a timeline of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, and answer questions about the order and significance of her achievements. This activity develops timeline-reading and analytical skills while highlighting her contributions to science and history.
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