California Black Pioneers Bundle

Are you looking for a great way to introduce students to the legacy of Californians of African descent? This bundle features two stand-alone lessons.

Check out our teaching bundle about two amazing Black Californians: Juana Briones de Miranda and William Alexander Leidesdorff.

Juana was a healer from Mexican California, and William, coming from the Virgin Islands, helped California become a state.

Both were African descendants, smart entrepreneurs, and big in shaping California's history.

Each lesson includes easy-to-read student texts, detailed teacher background info, fun activities, and quizzes.

Each lesson includes:

• Student informational text (250-350 words)
• Teacher background text (500-600 words)
• Fill-in-the-blanks activity
• Short essay activity
• Quiz
• Anwer keys

By using these units, you'll not only be honoring the contributions of African descendants in California's history but also engaging your students in meaningful learning activities.