Black History Month Resources

Welcome to February. Can you believe its already the second month of 2018? As we prepare for our lessons this month I wanted to point out that its Black History Month. Below is a little bit of information for Black History. Then below that, I have compiled a list of Black History Month Resources we can use in our classrooms. As the month progresses I will be adding to the list so check back often.

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history.

Black History Month Webquest Internet Scavenger Hunt & (Activities)

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Three great activities to celebrate Black History Month this February!
Activities include:
Webquest / Internet Scavenger Hunt (includes answer key)
Research / Poster project (Microsoft Word) (Student instructions, sample poster, and rubric)
Word Search Puzzle (includes answer key)
These three short activities are a great way to raise awareness during Black History Month and can each be completed in one or two class periods.
Resources for teacher and students are included with the unit.
This lesson was created for middle school students (grades 6-8) but could also be used for upper elementary students.
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Make the most of your copy work time! This fun pack of Black History Month Cursive Copywork introduces your children to 28 fascinating facts about Black History Month.

Copywork can positively impact learning in many ways. By doing copy work children are practicing:

  • Grammar
  • Punctuation
  • Spelling
  • Sentence structure
  • Spacing
  • Penmanship

Each page also includes a small picture or graphic as an additional visual anchor to help students remember the fact.

If you’ve never tried copy work before, this is a great way to get started!

Celebrate Black History Month Lapbook

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Use this resource to make a lapbook to celebrate Black History Month. This resource is one part of the February Fun Math and Literacy Centers Pack. Included in this resource are:
-Timeline
-Diamond 4 Corner Booklet with assembly directions
-Diamond 4 Corner Inserts
– Vocabulary Pocket with assembly directions
– Vocabulary cards
– Minibook with assembly directions
– Minibook pocket
-Lapbook cover
-How to Assemble the Lapbook Directions
Bonus: An extra resource for your classroom – 18 African-American Biographical Cards that include inventors, scientist, abolitionist, businessmen, educators and civil rights leaders.

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Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates