Students will create textured portraits using simple materials to explore identity, emotion, and overlooked stories while connecting artistic practice with empathy and historical awareness.

Students explore how Augusta Savage’s work reflects the culture and movements of the time while examining her lasting impact despite systemic inequality.

Observe traditional Ojibwe beadwork designs and select one to use either by sewing beads or using construction paper.

Students explore how the Space Race influenced Alma Thomas’s abstract art and then create their own work reflecting historical and contemporary perspectives on space exploration.

This 2-day lesson introduces students to trailblazing ballerina Misty Copeland, using her story to explore growth mindset, equality, and timelines through engaging activities.

Students will explore Mae Jemison’s perseverance and achievements to understand the importance of confidence, determination, and overcoming obstacles.

Students will explore Angela Davis’ call for intersectionality and a feminist solidarity for the 21st century.

The Delano Grape Strike represents one of the most important labor movements in American history and demonstrates an intersection between the Civil Rights Movement and the movement initiated by the Mexican-American and Filipino-American communities. 

The objective of this lesson is to help students thinking critically about public history and the decision-making that goes into designing and advocating for public memorials to commemorate women in American history.

This mini lesson will introduce students to Ida B. Wells through a primary source and invite students to explore the geography of American lynchings through an interactive map.