{"id":1661,"date":"2022-02-08T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2022\/02\/08\/celebrate-black-history-month-with-these-classroom-resources\/"},"modified":"2024-06-03T12:22:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T19:22:38","slug":"celebrate-black-history-month-with-these-classroom-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2022\/02\/celebrate-black-history-month-with-these-classroom-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Black History Month with these classroom resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Black history is American history, and honoring it in classrooms can create more understanding and inclusivity at school and beyond. And while it\u2019s fitting to explore at any time of the year, Black History Month gives educators a focused opportunity to lead classroom conversations that can make the future that much brighter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To support educators as they help students explore, understand, and appreciate the rich history, experiences, contributions, and achievements of Black and African American people this Black History Month and beyond, we\u2019re offering a variety of resources and events free of charge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From book club discussions to virtual field trips, the following list of options can help your students learn and lead with understanding to create a more inclusive world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minecraft: Education Edition (M:EE) lessons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Minecraft offers free lessons where students can explore themes such as social justice, identity, and civil rights, and get an in-depth look into defining moments in Black history and the present-day fight for racial justice. What\u2019s more, the lessons are bundled with extra resources that educators can use to further support their classroom conversations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n