Lesson Plans
Each month we will present lesson plans that have been vetted from strong sources centered on equitable classroom practices and meet requirements for the Oregon Ethnic Studies Standards, Tribal History/Shared History, or Holocaust Education. You may find it necessary to design and use an intentional pre-lesson to maximize the effectiveness of any of these lessons listed below. Because all these lessons will center on aspects of equity and social justice, be sure to take stock of the readiness and support for this learning in your students and school. Please let us know how these lessons turn out or share your favorite lessons that are similar by emailing teresa.ferrer@oregoned.org
Civil Rights Movement: Respond and Relate
In 1962 photographer Danny Lyon captured three young African Americans protesting through prayer in front of a “whites-only” swimming pool and recreational facility in Cairo,…
The Undefeated
Great lesson plan for Black History Month! The Undefeated is an illustrated poem written to commemorate the birth of the author's daughter and the inauguration…
Black History Month Lesson and Resources
To help students understand the reality of Black people's experiences in American history, their impact on American culture, and to celebrate their achievements, the National…
Resource: Do's and Don'ts of Teaching Black History
Learning for Justice discusses strategies to make the most of learning during Black History month, not just the to-do list but the don’t-do list as…
Primary Sources for Black History Month
Black History Month website puts the power of primary sources to work in the classroom. Browse ready-to-use lesson plans, student activities, collection guides and research…
Teach the Roots of the 2020 Rebellion
Zinn Education Project lesson plans for Teach the Roots of the 2020 Rebellion: We agree with Dr. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor when he teaches us that it…