Online Lessons
Harlem History
Now Online & Interactive
History should feel alive β and with Harlem Roots online lessons, it does. Our interactive online courses bring Harlem's most extraordinary people, places, and historical moments directly to your screen, with engaging content that challenges and inspires students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Learning That Goes Beyond
the Textbook
Harlem's story is rarely told in standard history textbooks β and when it is, it barely scratches the surface. Harlem Roots was built to fill that gap. Our online lessons go deep, exploring figures like Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, the Harlem Renaissance artists who redefined American culture, the Civil Rights leaders who marched for justice, and the diverse communities β African American, Dutch, Jewish, Latino β that together made Harlem what it is.
Each lesson is created by educators who know Harlem and love history. They are built to meet curriculum standards while being genuinely engaging β because the best lessons are the ones students actually remember.
Choose Your Subscription Level β 1, 2, or 3
Harlem Roots offers three reading levels to ensure every student can access the full richness of Harlem's history.
100-Series
Beginning Readers
Built for primary grades. Accessible language, engaging visuals, and foundational activities introduce Harlem history at a pace young readers can follow.
200-Series
Developing Readers
Built for growing independence. Richer passages, infographics, vocabulary building, and writing lessons stretch readers toward deeper comprehension.
300-Series
Advanced Readers
Built for critical thinkers. In-depth historical analysis, infographics, vocabulary, and writing lessons challenge readers to engage with Harlem history at a higher level.
Browse Online Lessons by Category
With 10 categories, Harlem Roots gives teachers and students the flexibility to explore the history that matters most. Categories include theΒ Civil Rights, Dutch/Colonial Harlem, Educators/Educational Institutions, Entertainment & Theater, Harlem Renaissance, Historical Events, Jewish Harlem, Landmarks & Neighborhoods, Spanish Harlem, and Sports.Β Every category is available at all three reading levels.
Civil Rights
Dutch/Colonial Harlem
Educators/Educational Institutions
Entertainment & Theater
Harlem Renaissance
Historical Events
Jewish Harlem
Landmarks & Neighborhoods
Spanish Harlem
Sports
Individual Lessons and Subscription Pricing
Buy a single lesson
Getting started pick exactly what you need. Individual lessons from the 100, 200, and 300 Series are available starting at $5.00 each. Once purchased, you have immediate access to the lessons.
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Getting Subscriptions started with the Harlem Roots Online subscription is easy. Just choose your reading level. A subscription gives you access to the full catalog for a year -subscriptions start at $125 annually. Once you subscribe, you'll have immediate, unlimited access to all lessons.
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