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Sample Lesson Plans for KY Educators

For Elementary, Middle and High School aged students

KY Black Authors, Inventors, Musicians, & Visual Artists

KY Authors (PDF)
KY Inventors (PDF)
KY Musicians (PDF)
KY Visual Artist (PDF)

KY Black Authors; Kentucky Black Inventors; KY Black Musicians; and KY Black Visual Artists;

This four-lesson unit explores the question, “How have Black inventors, artists, and innovators contributed to Kentucky’s culture and history?” The unit draws from Dr. LaGarrett King’s principle of Black Joy, focusing on celebrating Black contributions to innovation, arts, and culture in Kentucky, and emphasizing their lasting impact. These lessons are intended for use with elementary grades 3-5, with differentiated resources and an incorporation with both social studies and English language arts standards to allow the most potential for inclusion in an elementary classroom.