Materials and Ideas for the Classroom
The National Museum of American History offers educator resources including an annotated bibliography, a timeline, and, a teacher's guide that includes lesson plans and student handouts. Check out "Brown v. Board" Separate is Not Equal
History of Jim Crow
Teachers across the country developed a host of lesson plans, classroom activities, and Web Quests with today's classroom in mind. Materials are appropriate for Middle-, High School- and even College-level students.[More...]
American Bar Association (ABA) Lesson Plans
NEA was a Cooperating Partner with ABA's May 1 "Law Day." Learn more about it and check out these lively activities and ideas designed to reach students from kindergarten to high school. Topics range from how the law furthers America’s quest for equality to the roles of citizens. [More...]
Student Activity Booklet
You'll find a 'court maze' and a Brown-related word search among the fun things in this online guide. [More...]
Teaching with Documents
The National Archives and Records Administration offers a Brown v. Board lesson plan that uses archived historical material to help tell the story. Additionally, check out their timeline of events that led up the historical decision. [More...]
Dialogue on Brown v. Board of Education
Lawyers, judges, and educators are encouraged to engage in talk with high-school students about the history Brown its continuing legacy in our law and society. The American Bar Association offers materials to help you get the conversations started (PDF). [More...]
"A Separate Place"
This hour-long documentary from the Hagley Library outlines the ambiguous legacy of segregation and desegregation in African American education. The video focuses on schools built by P.S. du Pont. It features contemporary images and compelling interviews with teachers and students. [More...]
Countdown to Brown
Take a look at this Maryland school district’s year-long celebration for ideas you can use in your own school community. Montgomery County wants to make sure all its students have the intercultural and civic knowledge needed in our diverse society to achieve equity and justice for everyone. [More...]
Sample Activities
Ask State Lawmakers to Talk to Kids About "Brown"
Students in Baltimore will get classroom visits May 13 from local judges and lawyers who will talk about the impact of "Brown v. Board" from local and national perspectives. Student's will also play a trivia game based on the television show, "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire."
Broadcast Over School Intercom
Second graders in Trenton, N.J. read short essays on "Brown v. Board of Education."
Recognize Achievements of Minority Students
Black high school students in Oregon hosted a summit for school communities that highlighted student successes.
Scholarships:
Scholarships for Latinos
Go for the Gold with A Good Education! NEA has teamed up with the National Hispanic Press Foundation to offer access to the 2004 online scholarship directory. [More...]
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