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Black History 101 WorksheetBlack History 101 Worksheet
Publisher
Education World
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Grade
3rd - 4th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Worksheets
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
Technology
Internet Access
Year
2017
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Black History 101

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Test scholars' knowledge of famous Black Americans with a 10-question quiz in which participants match a name to a contribution or fact. 

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Concepts

black history month, african american culture, african american history, african americans, famous african americans, george washington carver, frederick douglass, thurgood marshall, jesse owens, rosa parks, jackie robinson, sojourner truth, harriet tubman, booker t. washington

Instructional Ideas

  • When everyone has completed the task, review answers with a thoughtful discussion
  • Allow class members to work independently or in pairs
  • Plam time in the library or computer lab for pupils to locate information 

Classroom Considerations

  • The answer key is located in the first Included Materials link
  • The first of four lessons that explore the history of Black Americans—subsequent lessons target different grade levels
  • Preparation requires copies

Pros

  • Provides an answer key

Cons

  • Does not include biographies

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