Using lessons plans developed at Teachers College, teachers can engage students through stories about building community, resisting slavery, and contributing to New York City's development.
African American history is a required component of the New York State social studies curriculum in 4th, 8th, and 11th grades. MAAP lessons, developed at Teachers College, Columbia University, help teachers at all levels engage content on this website through stories about building community, resisting slavery, and contributing to New York City's development.
Lessons are geared towards 8th grade to 12th grade students. For many lessons, a 4th grade adaptation has also been provided.
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