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Students study about the culture, heritage, family, church, and politics of the African-American and why we honor their accomplishments. Then they make class presentations. This is a very meaningful lesson on an important part of our history. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students complete a brief research biography about a famous Black historical figure in honor of Black History Month. The completed biographies were then assembled into a complete class set in alphabetical order. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students complete a unit on Black History Month. They explore various websites, develop a timeline of Dr. King's life, create a travel brochure for the King Center, design a commercial starring Jesse Owens, design a baseball card for Jackie Robinson, and create a poster illustrating an African American woman's accomplishments. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students investigate contributions made by the African American community. They watch and discuss the video "Understanding the Civil Rights Movement," complete a WebQuest on African American history, conduct Internet research, and complete a report and create a monument for the person they researched. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students examine important African American individuals and create a power point presentation about their lives and impact on America. Students should explain why the person they chose to research should be celebrated. This lesson is tied in with Black History month. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students identify reasons why the United States celebrates Black History Month to create an essay that supports their ideas. They categorize their information in basic outline form with main ideas and supporting details to create a 4-6 paragraph essay. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students research one African American's accomplishments and how it impacted American history using desktop software. Students create a mini LIFE magazine or a mini newspaper about this African American life and accomplishments. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students commemorate black history month. Using the internet, information books and printed web pages, students research the events of Mary Seacole's life. Students role play Mary Seacole being interviewed for a job. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students together discuss and examine famous Black Americans. Then, in pairs, they select their choice of a Black American to research. They must use three resources, work with a graphic organizer, use the research template, cite works and incorporate a rubric. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consult three different dictionaries in defining terms associated with Black History Month. They compare the definitions listed and decide which definition for each term they like best and least. Then they write their own definition for each. Full Review »