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Explore Black History Month through biographies, civil-rights learning, research and creative projects. Games, performances and math connections offer additional ways to engage.
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Choose one of 84 provided historical figures; research and complete a biography brochure (digital Google Slides template or print) covering the person's life, legacy, and accomplishments.
Select a pioneer from a provided list of 24, research their life using reliable sources, invent a username, write a short biography, craft three imaginative posts/quotes with dates and locations, invent hashtags, imagine who the pioneer might follow, add color/drawings, and give a classmate feedback using the provided…
A bundle of three Black History Month lesson resources spanning elementary through high school: an elementary biography research project, a middle/high-school DBQ and analysis project, and a video-based lesson.
Students play bingo by matching called figures' names to their bingo boards, using the calling cards; teacher reads clues/names aloud and marks boards.
Read slides explaining the R.A.C.E. strategy (with tips and sentence starters); read six short biographical passages (Harriet Tubman, Ruby Bridges, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, Barack Obama); write an open-ended response to a comprehension question for each passage using the R.A.C.E. structure.
Perform assigned speaking roles (Child, Parent, Omega the offstage digital-assistant voice, DJ Kool Herc, Ruby Bridges, Claudette Colvin) reading a roughly 7-10 minute script exploring young historical figures via a 'VR lesson' narrative device.
Choose one of three project paths: (1) analyze 2-3 Harlem Renaissance poems for themes/literary devices/historical context; (2) analyze 6-10 Civil Rights-era primary source documents and write a thesis-driven DBQ essay; or (3) research a contemporary social-justice issue with historical roots and build a multimedia…
Choose a notable Black Canadian (from a provided list, e.g., Lincoln Alexander, Viola Davis Desmond, Willie O'Ree, Elijah McCoy, or a teacher-approved individual of their choice); research using a biography checklist and graphic organizer; write a rough-copy biography; then transfer the final biography onto…
Complete a mix of worksheets (improvements to food supply, overcoming obstacles, compare/contrast, gender and obstacles, fact chart, matching, KWL), fill in a research paragraph template about a chosen pioneer (worked example given for Leah Chase), use task cards and note cards, and optionally build a lapbook or…
research an assigned or chosen Black history figure, write responses to reflection prompts (important dates, achievements, character traits, what they admire, what they have in common, views on equality/diversity), color and cut out ornament pieces, then fold and glue them into a 3D ornament; work is graded via an…
Brainstorm prior knowledge using a KWL chart or circle map, research several African Americans using provided graphic organizers, select one person to focus on, organize research into a 5-paragraph structure (childhood/background/family, school/career, contributions), draft a rough draft, revise/edit using a…
Research a chosen African American historical figure (name, birthdate, birthplace, education, accomplishments, interesting facts, quotes, etc.), then create a visual project (poster, collage, mobile, diorama, or similar) including at least 2 captioned pictures.
Select a topic from a provided list, research it, write at least 3 articles with at least 3 images/drawings, compile into a newspaper front page (poster or provided template), write a one-page reflection, and present the project.
Select or be assigned a historical figure, research using books/articles/kid-friendly websites, complete a research worksheet across 5 categories (basic information, early life, major achievements, challenges overcome, legacy), create a visual project (biography poster, biography-in-a-bag, or flipbook), present…
Self-checking digital math activity where students practice adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, revealing a pixel-art image as they solve problems correctly, themed for Black History Month.
Pick a topic from a 30-item list, use the research guide to record websites used, interesting facts, awards/accomplishments, and questions, then build an 8-part picture frame collage (picture, acrostic, accomplishments, best known for, name, biography, 'did you know', what we can learn) and present it to the class.
Find and circle the names of historical figures hidden in each word search grid, then check answers using the provided solution pages.
Find and circle vocabulary words hidden in a word search grid.
Civil Rights Vocab Bingo is a great way to learn about the civil rights movement in American history. This activities is Great for Celebrating Black History Month MLK Day or Us History Unit! What’s Included In This Bingo Game Pack? 50 Unique Civil Rights Bingo Boards 30 Calling Cards 1 Bingo Markers Teacher-Friendly…
Read a short passage about Ruby Bridges, then answer 3 comprehension questions in writing (who she is, why she was special at her school, what she showed everyone).
This no-prep, self-checking Cartesian Plane mystery picture activity is a great way for students to have fun while practicing. Students will practice writing ordered pairs for 20 points on the coordinate plane with this fun digital activity using Google Sheets.
Students discuss why history is celebrated, watch a video and answer comprehension questions on the origins of Negro History Week/Black History Month, build a group timeline of key dates, research and present on an assigned historical figure or topic, write a reflective paragraph, and (as homework) research a…
This no-prep, self-checking multiplying and dividing fractions mystery picture activity is a great way for students to have fun while practicing. When I used it as a sixth grade sub plan, the children greatly enjoyed it.
Read a short biographical passage about Marcus Garvey, then answer three comprehension questions (who he was, what he wanted people to be proud of, and what group he started).