Black History Month Activities are a great way to introduce primary students to the contributions of African-Americans in our world, and important events such as The Underground Railroad and The Civil Rights Movement.
Lead your students in learning about what exactly is Black History, the people who fought for equality in their respective fields and areas, and major events that happened during this time.
Here’s what you’ll receive today:
Black History Leaders - Each informational page comes in 3 versions. The color and b&w versions include a synopsis of their contribution to the movement. There’s an additional b&w copy where students can write what they’ve learned about the person.
- Carter G. Woodson
- Harriet Tubman
- Sojourner Truth
- Dr. Daniel Hale Williams
- Madame CJ Walker
- Garrett Morgan
- Medgar Evers
- Mary McLeod Bethune
- Marian Anderson
- President Barack Obama
Events in Black History - Each informational page comes in 3 versions. The color and b&w versions include a synopsis about the event. There’s an additional b&w copy where students can write what they’ve learned about the event.
- The Underground Railroad
- Brown vs. Board of Education
- March from Selma
- 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
- Greensboro Sit-in
Additional materials
- KWL Chart
- PPT teaching slides with every person and event included
- Black History vocabulary posters (slavery, civil rights, segregation, separate but equal, demonstration, desegregation)
- Black History Vocabulary research book (extra words included...injustice, equality, prejudice, discrimination)
- Bubble Maps for each person and event
Your students will learn about people and events that may be new to them and be able to share what they have learned during their research.
Prep is simple and easy…..just print and you’re on your way!
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