bh365 for schools
Bring a more inclusive story of American history into the classroom.
BH365 partners with schools and districts to provide engaging, age-appropriate curriculum and resources that bring the contributions, experiences, and perspectives of African Americans into the broader story of American history.
Designed to support both students and educators, BH365 combines compelling content, culturally relevant learning, and instructional resources that help students make meaningful connections between history, their communities, and the world around them.
From elementary classrooms through high school and beyond, BH365 gives educators the tools to make Black history part of learning all year long—not just during Black History Month.
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Big Books
A four-book collection created to help Pre-K and Kindergarten learners explore identity, learning, careers, and family through relatable stories and culturally representative illustrations.
This unique set of four big books is designed specifically to support the academic, social, and emotional development of Pre-K and Kindergarten children while highlighting African American images and culture. Grounded in developmentally appropriate pedagogy, the series also reflects NCSS Standards and early-grade learning expectations.
Each book uses relatable stories to promote diversity, help children learn about themselves, and reinforce their important place in the world.
Book One: I Am Unique and Special
Helps young children explore the physical and personal qualities that make each of them unique and special.
Book Two: Look at Me! I Can Learn New Things
Explores academic, social, emotional, and developmental topics that celebrate what children have already learned while introducing them to new concepts.
Book Three: I Can Be Anything From A to Z
Uses engaging rhyming text to introduce young readers to a wide variety of careers and possibilities for their future.
Book Four: My Family and Me
Helps children explore the many ways families live, connect, care for, and support one another.
Throughout the series, children are actively engaged through repeated refrains, culturally representative illustrations featuring African American children, and open-ended questions designed to encourage conversation and deeper thinking.
1st Grade
A four-book collection that helps first-grade learners explore family, celebrations, leadership, and the arts through culturally representative stories and illustrations.
This unique four-book collection is designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of first-grade children while highlighting African American images, culture, and experiences. Grounded in developmentally appropriate pedagogy, the series reflects NCSS Standards and early-grade learning expectations.
Each book introduces young learners to relatable stories that promote diversity, encourage self-discovery, and help children better understand their important place within their families, communities, and the world.
Book One: What Makes Family
Introduces children to the diversity of families and explores the different ways adults and children can come together to live, grow, and support one another as a family unit.
Book Two: Celebrations and Holidays
Introduces children to major holidays celebrated throughout the United States, with special emphasis on celebrations recognizing African American people, history, and culture.
Book Three: Community Leaders
Helps young readers discover both traditional and non-traditional leaders within African American communities and the important roles they play.
Book Four: Artists in the Community
Introduces children to creative artists in their communities and encourages them to explore the many ways art and creativity contribute to community life.
Throughout the series, culturally representative illustrations featuring African American children enhance the stories and help young learners connect with the content.
2nd Grade
A chapter-based exploration of African American scientists, inventors, authors, and leaders designed to inspire second-grade learners through stories of excellence and achievement.
This second-grade chapter book is designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of second-grade learners while highlighting African American excellence through the people and stories featured throughout the book.
Grounded in developmentally appropriate pedagogy, the book reflects NCSS Standards and early-grade learning expectations. Through relatable stories of trailblazers, students discover possibilities for their own futures while developing a greater understanding of the important role African Americans have played in shaping our world.
Chapter One: Scientists
Students discover African American scientists and explore their contributions, achievements, and impact.
Chapter Two: Inventors
Introduces students to African American inventors whose creativity, ideas, and innovations have contributed to society.
Chapter Three: Authors
Students meet African American authors and learn about the books and stories they have created.
Chapter Four: Leaders Who Effected Change
Introduces students to African American leaders whose actions and accomplishments helped create meaningful change.
3rd Grade
An exploration of African American life and culture through history, traditions, storytelling, food, and the contributions of notable African Americans.
African American Life and Culture explores the origins and history of enslaved Black people in the New World and the cultural traditions Africans brought with them.
Students examine how traditions were passed from generation to generation, how they evolved over time, and how they helped shape African American life and culture.
Cultural Traditions
Students explore traditions brought from Africa and examine how those traditions were preserved, shared across generations, and transformed over time.
Storytelling and Food
Students discover the rich traditions of storytelling and food and their roles in African American culture and community.
Notable African Americans
Students learn about the contributions of notable African Americans and their influence on American life and culture.
4th grade
Explore the African American men and women whose contributions, leadership, and influence helped shape the history and institutions of the United States.
Shaping A Nation: The African American Story celebrates the African American men and women whose contributions have played a significant role in shaping American history.
Designed for fourth-grade learners, the book guides students through important periods in American history while highlighting the experiences, achievements, and influence of African Americans along the way.
From Revolution to Emancipation
Students explore the contributions of African Americans from the American Revolution through the Civil War and Emancipation, developing a broader understanding of their roles in the nation's history.
Scholars, Activists, and Artists
Students discover African American scholars, activists, and artists and examine the influence their ideas, actions, and creative contributions have had on American institutions.
Shaping the American Story
Through these people and historical periods, students gain a more complete understanding of the ways African Americans have contributed to the development and evolution of the United States.
5th Grade
Explore how African Americans have shaped American history and culture through visual and performing arts, music, literature, and the Black church.
African Americans and the Arts Throughout U.S. History examines the contributions African Americans have made to United States history and the Black community through the arts.
The African American story in this country is one of survival, resilience, perseverance, and creativity. Designed for fifth-grade learners, this book gives students an opportunity to explore how artistic expression has helped tell that story and influence American culture.
Visual and Performing Arts
Students explore African American contributions to the visual and performing arts and the ways artists have used creativity to express experiences, ideas, and culture.
Music and Literature
Students examine the contributions of African American musicians and writers and their influence on American history, culture, and artistic expression.
The Black Church
Students explore stories of the Black church and its important place within African American life, culture, and community.
A Legacy of Resilience and Creativity
Through the arts, students gain a deeper understanding of the survival, resilience, perseverance, and creativity that have helped shape the African American experience and the broader American story.
6th Grade
Discover modern Africa through its people, cultures, traditions, arts, economies, and everyday life while building critical-thinking skills through interactive learning experiences.
Modern Day Africa gives sixth-grade students an opportunity to explore contemporary Africa through its people and places, cultures and beliefs, food, sports and leisure, arts, and economics.
Throughout the book, students are introduced to influential people across Africa who are making a difference in each of these areas, helping learners develop a broader understanding of the continent and the people shaping it today.
People, Places, and Culture
Students explore the people and places of modern Africa while learning about cultures, beliefs, food, sports, leisure, and everyday life.
Arts and Economics
Students examine creative expression and economic life across Africa, expanding their understanding of the continent beyond traditional historical narratives.
Critical Analysis
Supplemental sections throughout each chapter encourage students to analyze information, think critically, and engage more deeply with the topics they are studying.
Interactive Exploration
Creative activities throughout the book give students opportunities for hands-on expression, while virtual field trips extend learning beyond the text and allow students to further explore the people and places of modern Africa.
7th Grade
Trace Black influence from ancient Africa to modern times through pivotal events, institutions, cultural connections, and the people and movements that shaped history.
Black Influence from Ancient Africa to Modern Times takes seventh-grade students on a learning journey that explores the origins of Africa and its lasting influence on modern-day culture.
Students examine significant historical events, institutions, and experiences while making connections between the past and the world around them today.
African Society, Health, and Well-Being
Students explore the importance of health and well-being through the lens of African society while developing a broader understanding of African life and culture.
The Transatlantic Slave Trade
Students examine the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its place within the broader historical journey of African and African American people.
African Americans and the Civil War
Students learn about African American contributions during the Civil War and their role during this pivotal period in American history.
Historical Institutions
Students explore the establishment and significance of historical institutions and their contributions to African American life and history.
History and the Modern Era
The learning journey extends into contemporary history, including George Floyd, giving students opportunities to examine connections between historical experiences and more recent events.
Virtual Exploration
Virtual field trips extend learning beyond the text and give students additional opportunities to explore the people, places, events, and institutions covered throughout the book.
8th grade
Explore the Black experience in America through the stories of explorers, early settlers, inventors, and trailblazing leaders, with interactive activities that bring history to life.
The Black Experience in America (Early 1600s–Late 1800s) traces history through the experiences and contributions of African American explorers, early settlers, inventors, and trailblazing leaders.
Designed for eighth-grade learners, the book uses engaging stories and interactive learning experiences to help students explore the people, events, and contributions that are part of the African American experience in the United States.
Explorers, Settlers, and Trailblazers
Students discover African American explorers, early settlers, inventors, and leaders while examining their experiences, achievements, and contributions to American history.
Interactive Learning
Activities throughout the book encourage students to actively engage with the material, make connections, and deepen their understanding of the topics they are studying.
Reflection and Personal Learning
Thoughtful, open-ended questions give students opportunities to journal about what they are learning, reflect on new ideas, and develop their own perspectives.
Virtual Exploration
Virtual field trips extend learning beyond the text, giving students additional opportunities to explore the people, places, and historical topics introduced throughout the book.
9th & Above
An interactive U.S. History curriculum that explores the Black experience from Ancient Africa to modern events and movements through rarely told stories, original artifacts, and an inclusive approach to American history.
Black History 365 is a U.S. History textbook documenting the unique stories of Black people, groups, and cultures in North America, beginning in Ancient Africa and continuing through modern events and movements.
Designed as an interactive history and social science resource, the textbook can be used independently or as a supplemental text. Interactive instructor resources help educators engage learners while connecting history to everyday life.
History Through the Lens of Black Experiences
This approach to American history gives students of all ethnicities opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations with teachers, peers, and families while developing a more inclusive understanding of the American story.
Rarely Told Stories & Original Artifacts
The BH365 curriculum brings rarely told history lessons to life with exclusive access to more than 3,000 original artifacts, taking students and educators on a rich journey through an inclusive account of American history.
Flexible for Schools and Educators
BH365 can serve as a primary instructional resource or supplement an existing U.S. History curriculum, giving educators flexibility in how the content is incorporated into classroom instruction.
Choose Your Edition
BH365 is available in both a National Edition ("50 Stars") and a Texas Edition. The content is the same with the exception of Unit 9.
National Edition — Unit 9
Explores Black history across all 50 states.
Texas Edition — Unit 9
Focuses specifically on Black history in Texas.
Canadian Residents
The Canadian option includes the National Edition textbook with shipping to Canada included.
latin history
Explore the histories of 25 Latin American countries, including the experiences of Indigenous and African peoples, through an interactive curriculum designed to deepen understanding and comprehension.
The BH365® Latin textbook chronicles the history of 25 Latin American countries, providing students with an opportunity to explore the histories and experiences that have shaped the region.
Indigenous and African History
The curriculum examines the enslavement of Indigenous and African peoples within each of the 25 countries, incorporating these experiences into the broader historical story of Latin America.
Interactive Learning
More than 500 QR codes are embedded throughout the textbook, providing students with additional opportunities to interact with and explore the content.
Seven Curriculum Elements
Seven curriculum elements are integrated throughout the text to reinforce comprehension and help students develop a deeper command of the content.
Designed for Deeper Understanding
Together, the historical content, embedded resources, and curriculum elements create an engaging learning experience designed to help students strengthen comprehension while expanding their understanding of Latin American history.
Teacher resource guide (9th & above)
Equip educators with research-based strategies, instructional frameworks, real-world assessments, technology integration, and classroom-ready resources that support meaningful student learning.
The Teacher Resource Guide is a highly researched instructional resource designed to ensure educators and students have access to effective pedagogical strategies, instructional learning frameworks, authentic real-world assessments, and integrated technology.
Instructional Strategies & Frameworks
The guide provides educators with pedagogical strategies and instructional learning frameworks to support effective teaching and student engagement.
Lesson Plans & Classroom Resources
A wide variety of lesson plans and instructional resources help teachers plan meaningful learning experiences and incorporate BH365 content into classroom instruction.
Authentic Assessment & Technology
Real-world assessments and integrated technology provide additional ways for educators to engage students, reinforce learning, and assess understanding.
Collaboration & Analytical Thinking
Resources throughout the guide support teachers in creating classroom environments where students can collaborate, engage with the content, and strengthen analytical-thinking skills.
teacher resource guide (3rd - 8th)
Support Grades 3–8 instruction with strategies for pre-reading, vocabulary development, comprehension, and critical thinking that help students connect personally with what they learn.
The Teacher Resource Guide for Grades 3–8 is designed to help educators facilitate students’ understanding and enjoyment of the BH365 Grades 3–8 textbooks.
The guide focuses on three key instructional domains that help teachers prepare students for learning, strengthen comprehension, and encourage deeper engagement with the content.
Pre-Reading Activities
Activities help prepare students for the material they are about to explore while encouraging them to make meaningful connections to the content.
Vocabulary Instruction
Focused vocabulary support helps students develop the language and understanding needed to engage more confidently with the textbook content.
Critical Thinking & Comprehension
Comprehension activities encourage students to think critically about what they are learning, analyze information, and explore their own perspectives.
Personal Connections
Students are encouraged to connect new information to their own experiences, helping them reflect on the material and consider how their perspectives influence their understanding.
latin history resource guide
Equip educators with project-based learning, primary-source analysis, writing prompts, and ready-to-use lessons that deepen students’ understanding of Latin American countries and cultures.
The BH365® Latin Teacher Instructional Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to enrich classroom instruction and increase student engagement while exploring the diverse countries and cultures of Latin America.
Project-Based Learning
A Project-Based Learning (PBL) experience invites students to explore and connect with diverse Latin American countries in a meaningful and engaging way.
Passport to Insight
The Passport to Insight provides a curated collection of primary sources paired with thought-provoking writing prompts that encourage students to analyze information, reflect, and think critically.
Ready-to-Use Lesson Plan Bundle
The guide includes one full-length lesson, two snapshot activities for quick and impactful learning, and one extension lesson designed to deepen student understanding.
Critical Thinking & Cultural Appreciation
Together, these instructional resources help educators foster critical thinking and cultural appreciation while giving students opportunities to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the unique countries of Latin America.
bh365 album
Experience Black history through music with 40 tracks by Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist Khao—created to tell powerful stories through sound.
Black History 365 is a compilation of 40 back-to-back tracks centered around the theme of Black history by Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist Khao.
Through music and storytelling, the album takes listeners on a journey through Black history while creating a unique way to experience, share, and celebrate the stories behind the history.
40 Tracks of Black History
The album brings together 40 tracks designed around Black history, combining music and historical storytelling in one collection.
Digital Album — Available Immediately
This product is a digital MP3 download only. No physical album or CD will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase.
What to Expect After Purchase
After completing your purchase, you will receive immediate access to a PDF containing instructions for downloading and listening to the album. A copy will also be sent to the email address used during checkout.
If you do not see the email shortly after purchase, please check your spam or junk folder.
bh365 album songbook
Bring the BH365 soundtrack into the classroom with printed lyrics for all 41 tracks, helping educators connect music, history, culture, and meaningful discussion.
The BH365 Songbook is the companion resource to the BH365 curriculum soundtrack, providing the printed lyrics for all 41 tracks in one convenient classroom resource.
Designed to help educators integrate music into instruction, the Songbook allows students to follow along with the lyrics, examine the messages within each track, and make connections between music and the history they are learning.
41 Tracks — Lyrics in One Resource
The Songbook includes the printed lyrics for all 41 tracks featured in the BH365 curriculum soundtrack, making it easy for teachers and students to engage with the music during classroom instruction.
History Through Music
Hip-hop and spoken-word style tracks introduce and reinforce historical milestones while giving students another way to experience and connect with Black history.
Supporting Cultural Competency
The music and accompanying lyrics provide opportunities for students to explore culture, perspectives, experiences, and historical themes while developing a broader understanding of the people and stories represented throughout the curriculum.
Meaningful Classroom Discussions
Teachers can use the lyrics alongside the soundtrack to spark discussion, encourage critical thinking, and help students make deeper connections between historical content and the messages expressed through music.
Designed to Accompany the BH365 Album
The Songbook is designed as a companion to the BH365 curriculum soundtrack, giving educators a practical resource for incorporating the 41 tracks into classroom learning and discussion.
passport to insights
This guide equips educators with high-quality critical thinking materials that complement the BH365 50 Stars textbook. It
It provides structured, engaging learning experiences designed to enhance students' analytical skills. By offering primary source analysis tools and resources, this guide ensures that teachers can effectively foster a deeper understanding and application of the subject matter.
INTERESTED IN BRINGING BH365 TO YOUR SCHOOL?
Our curriculum and educational resources are designed to help schools engage students, support educators, and integrate Black history into learning throughout the entire year—not just during Black History Month. Whether you're exploring BH365 for a single classroom, an entire school, or a district-wide implementation, our team can help you identify the resources that best fit your students, educators, and instructional goals.
Let’s start the conversation. Request a free consultation today to learn how BH365 can support your school or district.
At BH365, we believe meaningful educational change happens through collaboration. We partner with school districts, educators, and communities to deliver engaging, standards-aligned curriculum that inspires critical thinking, broadens perspectives, and prepares students to become informed, compassionate, and solution-oriented leaders. By connecting the leesons of the past to the challenges and opportunities of today, we help students better understand the world around them and their place within it
Together, we're creating learning experiences that honor diverse histories, strengthen academic excellence, and help shape a brighter future for the next generation—one classroom, one school, and one community at a time.