Black history month projects can also give a nod to noted artists who live a bit south of us, like bernard hoyes from jamaica. To help you integrate black history month into your classroom, we offer a selection of lesson plans that cover a variety subjects and that can be adapted to fit grades 912. An mp3 compilation of highlights from recently restored audio in prau2019s 1968 project. Black history month archives art projects for kids. Our fourth grade black history month worksheets focus on learning about events and figures with language appropriate for 9 and 10 year olds. Black history month projects teachers pay teachers. Black history month research project the kindergarten. Black history month cereal box project schoolnotes.
Black history month, also known as national african american month, has been recognized by all u. In the past weve done door decorating and weve learned about martin luther king and barack obama, which is great but i knew we could be doing more. Black history month honors the contributions of african americans to u. February is black history month, and makes a perfect time to start a class project. Black history month activities for february and beyond. Explore exceptional african american achievements with these crosscurricular activities. Resources for black history month teaching tolerance articles. The encyclopaedia britannicas guide to black history encyclopaedia britannicas online guide to african american history covers the years 16191999. February is black history month in the united states. Black history month teacher resources february is black history month.
Black history month and presidents day biography reports. Woodson, february was chosen for the celebration because frederick douglass and abraham lincoln were born in this month. Now we are in the month of love, hearts, and african american history. Every year in february, i would do a black history month research project with my 3rd grade students. Black history month 2008 premium list and programming ideas. In this noprep black history month mini research project banner display. For black history month, have students research a famous african american person and use that. Black history month has assembled this collection of resources and features to honor black history month. It is a month for remembrance and education about important historical events and people of african diaspora. A black history month research project teaching made.
Here are some ideas for students and teachers to use as the month approaches. You are going to help bring african american history to life by learning about the contributions that african americans have made throughout history. This tutorial not only simplifies some of his graceful dancing ladies, but is a good exercise in read more. Celebrating black history is important in every grade. Thats what inspired my black history month research project. The year does not appear on the poster so you can use any theme if you are not following the national theme for the year.
I am so excited to share this project i did with my 4th grade class for black history month last spring during my internship. In february, america celebrates black history month, also known as national african american history month. This project for black history month encourages students to create trading cards of famous black americans. Any student projects can be about anyone in black history. Research report of a historically important african american.
For this project, students are required to pick a year in american history, and make a collage of events that occurred during that year that were important to africanamerican history. You may use any type of resource you want for this project including encyclopedias, books, the internet and computers. Extended to a month long celebration in 1976, black history month is an opportunity to emphasize the history and achievements of african americans. Canada also recognizes black history month each february, while countries such as the united kingdom and the netherlands celebrate in october. As this is a celebration of achievements by black americans and a time for recognizing the central role of african americans in u. Black history month lesson plans and resources sml. If the student wishes to choose someone not included on the list, they must receive approval by the teacher.
Classroom literature and reading materials will include iconic african american figures, important holidays, traditions and celebrations. This document is a research project for black history month, and includes a rubric for quick and easy grading. Students collaborate and research with partners, but everyone writes their own report. Gotta study em all this project for black history month encourages students to create trading cards of famous black americans. In celebration of black history month, classroom displays will reflect themes of african american literature, civil rights and equality. The month long celebration was an expansion of negro history week, which was established in 1926 by carter g. Chosen african american 5 birth datebirth place 10 deceased if applicable 5 contribution what they have done 20 paragraph 20 covered shoebox 5 three items inside box 35.
At first it was celebrated almost exclusively by african. There are activities to connect black history with every subject, including holiday resources for kwanzaa and martin luther king jr day. As we celebrate and commemorate black history month, it is important to engage students in activities that get them to think broadly and. In this project, you will create a new cereal, based on the life of the famous africanamerican you pick out. History spirituals and the power of music in slave narratives slavery and the making of america lesson plans k5 african american scientists and inventors celebrate black history month black history timeline black history from a to z teachers black history from pbs news hour activities k5. To help you integrate black history month into your classroom, we offer a selection of lesson plans that cover a variety subjects and that can be adapted to fit grades 68. Help young learners comprehend the civil rights movement or discover influential african american inventors. Russell knight elementary school black history month 2019 pdf. This black history month research project includes. Established as negro history week in the 1920s by carter g. Black history month is celebrated in canada and the u. Posters celebrating african american history month contributions to american history. Black history month was established in 1976 by the association for the study of afroamerican life and history.
For this years black history month, we ask that each teacher research an african american. Black history instructional resource packet broward county public. Black history month project ideas free pdf file sharing. Black history month project due monday, march 2 students are to choose a person from the list below and create their project around them. See more ideas about black history month, black history and black history month activities. The idea is based on the trading cardcraze of pokemon, yugioh, and athletic cards so popular with students and adults alike. Black history month project bellows spring fourth grade. You may choose someone that has made an impact in the area of politics, education, entertainment, literature, business, or sports. Bayard rustin, seen here in 1964 surrounded by young people before a demonstration, was a a civil rights and a gay rights. Using chart paper, my class brainstorms a list of people they know who have made a difference.
Seven ideas for teaching about the civil rights act in your classroom to commemorate the anniversary. Ive never done a good job of teaching and incorporating black history month in our class. With crossword puzzles, coloring pages, and biographical texts, there are numerous ways for students to learn about every facet of black history. They know our focus is black history month and presidents day when they volunteer names. Dec 27, 2018 black history month, also known as national african american month, has been recognized by all u. How do you ensure students get the most out of black history and black history month. Additionally, our black history month worksheets highlight the civil rights movement, brown vs board of education, the montgomery bus boycott and many other historically significant moments. Black history month lessons and activities education world. Black history month worksheets reading worksheets, spelling. Painting black history month have students examine how one of the twentieth centurys premier artists depicted the african american experience.
Dont let it go by without recognizing some influential leaders of black history while giving your intermediate students the chance to research and learn independently. The roots of a celebration its a misconception that black history month has only been around since its official designation by president gerald ford in 1976. Explore the many contributions of african americans with several crosscurricular lessons, printables, quizzes, and activities below. The negro history week movement took hold immediately. Preschoolers can learn about differences, equality, perseverance and believing in yourself from the stories of great men and women in black history. Black history month pathfinder durham public schools. Explore the many contributions of africanamericans with our crosscurricular lessons, printables, activities, and references for grades k12. Free, printable worksheets to learn about black history month. It was one of my favorite projects of the year and one of my students favorite projects as well. I tell my class they are going to do a research report on someone on the list. A black history month research project teaching made practical. Teachers infuse african american history into their everyday teaching all throughout the school year, during the month of february they focus on. Below youll find some resources for projects and activities for your preschoolers focusing on black history and great africanamerican men and women.
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