Teaching Through Rather than About: Analyzing Black Histories and Geographies with Primary Sources

• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• Section Two: Middle School Lessons
• Section Three: High School Lessons
• Concluding Thoughts

This book aims to transform how Black histories are taught in the K-12 curriculum by emphasizing instruction through Black voices rather than about them. Using LaGarrett King’s Black Historical Consciousness framework, each chapter provides a structured, inquiry-based lesson plan incorporating primary sources, and some examples of engaging student activities. The book gives educators the tools to challenge biased narratives and create inclusive lessons that help students think critically, build empathy, and better understand Black histories.