| It’s Thursday, and time for Social Sciences Homeschooling Resources for us all to check out. Science is Charlie’s favorite class and I can’t wait until I am able to share these resources with him. Culture & Change: Black History in America Age Range: 5-13 (Grades K-8, with parental supervision) February is Black History month. Discover famous African-Americans and explore black history with this website from Scholastic. Presentations include: Rosa Parks: How I Fought for Civil Rights – Learn about Rosa Parks’ role in the fight against discrimination. Melba Pattillo: Integrating Central High: The Melba Pattillo story – Discover the dangers and events faced by 9 students during the desegregation of an all-white school in Little Rock, Arkansas. Famous African-American Inventors – Meet 14 inventors whose contributions changed the world around us. Ruby Bridges: A Simple Act of Courage – Through slide shows, an interactive digital magazine, and a kid-created video presentation, explore the story of the first African-American child to integrate an all-white elementary school. The Underground Railroad: Escape from Slavery – Take an interactive journey through the Underground Railroad that includes many additional resources to supplement this study. History of Jazz – Join Grammy-Award winner Wynton Marsalis to explore jazz music and the people and events that formed it. Any or all of these presentations will be a wonderful addition to your history studies and help your student gain a better understanding of black history. |
| Thank you, Glenda, Charlie and David Cates |
