Elementary

Students examine the historical context of racism by tracking the evolving relationship between Black Americans and governing structures in the United States.

Educator-created activities designed to facilitate engagement with the 1619 books "A New Origin Story" and "Born on the Water."

Elementary students research underrepresented stories of Black Americans who lived during the American Revolution, examining their relationship to the promises made in the Declaration of Independence.

Students use reading and literacy skills to examine the lasting influence of the musical traditions of enslaved people on American music today.

Explore resources and opportunities for sharing 'The 1619 Project' in afterschool education spaces.

In this lesson, students will listen, analyze, and respond to episodes of the 1619 podcast. The lesson includes time-stamped sections, guided questions, and extension activities for each episode.

This resource includes quotes, key terms/names/historical events, and guiding questions for each of the essays and creative works that compose The 1619 Project.

A partial listing of historical events and terms referenced in The 1619 Project essays and Quizlet flashcards to support teachers and students with curricular integration.

A lesson plan for close reading and guided discussion of Nikole Hannah-Jones' essay, which provides the intellectual framework and introduction for The 1619 Project.

Standards-aligned activities drawing from concepts in the essays, creative texts, photographs, and illustrations to engage students in creative and challenging ways.

A lesson plan to guide analysis of a video introduction to Nikole Hannah-Jones and The 1619 Project.