NEW YORK — Just in time for Black History Month, Verizon
Thinkfinity has added a new feature highlighting free lesson
plans, teacher resources and student activities to bring the
inspiring stories of black leaders to life. From the
contributions of prominent leaders such as a W.E.B. Du Bois and
Booker T. Washington, to the advances brought about by black
scientists, to the story of the Underground Railroad, Black
History Month provides a tremendous opportunity for teachers to
share these valuable lessons with their students. The Verizon
Thinkfinity Web site contains thousands of free, engaging
educational resources that make learning fun. Lesson plans, in-
class activities and homework help can be found quickly and
searched by grade level, keyword or subject. Among the resources
included in the Verizon Thinkfinity feature for Black History
Month, which is observed in February, are: • Martin Puryear’s
“Ladder for Booker T. Washington”: In this resource from the
National Endowment for Humanities’ Edsitement, stu