Black History month is celebrated in the United States annually in February to celebrate achievements by Black folks and recognize their central role in US history.
Check out the following resources for incorporating Black history into your science classroom this month and year-round.
Toolkit: Black Lives Matter at School
The goal of Black Lives Matter at School is to spark an ongoing movement of critical reflection and honest conversation and impactful actions in school communities for people of all ages to engage with issues of racial justice. Find stories, resources and ideas highlighting Black Lives Matter at School from across the country.
Ten Black Scientists That Science Teachers Should Know About
Helping your students see the possibilities of careers in STEM fields means providing them with new role models. Black History Month offers teachers more opportunities to feature the contributions of Black scientists, engineers, and mathematicians in the context of their classroom instruction. PBS has made a list of some Black scientists, engineers, inventors and mathematicians who have and are still making impacts, along with media-based teaching resources to help you bring their work—and stories—into your classroom.
Black History Month UK: Science and Medicine
Black History Month UK's Science and Medicine section includes articles about Black folks—both historical figures and individuals still working today—who have helped shaped the fields of science and medicine.
Bringing Black History Month to STEM Classes
In this article for EducationWeek, Jordan Moeny offers suggestions for incorporating Black history into STEM courses, providing concrete examples of scientists to study in specific classes, such as anatomy and bioethics.
Video: US Scientists, Engineers and Astronauts
This video from the National Space Center highlights the stories of some of the amazing Black engineers, space scientists and astronauts.
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