People Who Made an Impact
Lois Rice (February 28, 1933 – January 4, 2017) served as national vice president of the College Board from 1973 until 1981,[4] was recognized by the Wall Street Journal as “among the first wave of African-American women serving on boards of major US corporations,”[3] and was instrumental in paving the way for others to be able to attend college – thanks to her work creating The Pell Grant. What’s more, she was born and raised in Portland!
Historical
American Ancestors Family History Curriculum
Grades 4-8
Developed by experts at American Ancestors (a project of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, each lesson incorporates authentic methodologies used by professional genealogists, along with inclusive teaching strategies to ensure genealogy is accessible to all students.
African Diaspora in Maine Modules
Grades PreK - 12
Maine Online Open-Source Education (MOOSE) collaborated with members of the Black and African-American communities in Maine and PreK-12 Maine educators to explore the life stories of African-Americans, Blacks, and People of Color who were brought to British North America.
Celebrating
Side x Side
Grades PreK - 12
Integrated arts-based programs, bringing critical thinking, creativity, and innovation into the classroom. Free webinars and other professional development opportunities for educators on diverse modalities of expression, such as visual storytelling to interactive projects, after gaining insights into learned information. By bridging content areas, teachers can provide a new way to explore Black and African-American histories and contributions to Maine.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)
Grades 3-12
Igniting critical thinking and creativity, generating self-pride, and inspiring lifelong learning for diverse audiences. Their offerings for educators are designed to stimulate new ways of thinking and cultivate a passion for lifelong learning.
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Science and Technology Leaders
From capturing the very first satellite images from space to contributing to the creation of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), African Americans have been leaders in technological advancement throughout history. To learn more, check out this article.
The Newseum
Hundreds of free online historical newspapers, videos, and lesson plans
Maine State Library
Books of all types for readers of all ages exploring, celebrating, and paying homage to Black History Month.
Brought to you by the Office of Teaching and Learning's Interdisciplinary Instruction Team
Contact
Kathy Bertini
Interdisciplinary Instruction Coordinator
Phone: 207-816-0294
Email: kathy.bertini@maine.gov