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Who was the originator of the Blood Bank? What fur and grain trader founded the city of Chicago? Who invented the ironing board and lawn sprinklers? A 10-clue matching activity launches a scavenger hunt for information about famous, yet less well-known, Black Americans.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the quiz as a pre-test to get a sense of what class members already know and what to target in a study of Black American history
- Divide the class into groups, assign each a different person to research, and to report on to the class
- Use during February's Black History Month
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies
- Although the quiz could be printed in black ink on white paper, color copies would be preferred
- None of the individuals pictured on the quiz sheet are included in the scavenger hunt
- This is the final resource in a series that caters to different grade levels
Pros
- The activity encourages young historians to learn more about the contributions of Black Americans
- An answer key is provided
Cons
- Does not include links