You will learn about how black history month began, and why it is so important to celebrate. Have small group book clubs discuss what they read and undertake a group project such as. Black history month activities for elementary and middle school students. Black history month biographies many people are listed here including sports and entertainment personalities. Jan 30, 2018 learn about black history month in this video for kids. Explore the many contributions of africanamericans with our crosscurricular lessons, printables, activities, and references for grades k12. Multicultural and black history middle school lesson plans. By phil nast, retired middle school teacher and freelance writer. Africanamerican communities in the north before the civil war a middle school lesson plan. There are activities to connect black history with every subject, including holiday resources for kwanzaa and martin luther king jr day.
Why celebrate black history month to utilize internet resources for the immersion of students into black history, they learn about the culture, heritage, family, church, and politics of the africanamerican and why we honor their accomplishments. Every year in february, i would do a black history month research project with my 3rd grade students. You are going to help bring african american history to life by learning about the contributions that african americans have made throughout history. These childrens books are great conversation starters to discuss black history month with your middle grade reader. There are activities to connect black history with every subject, including holiday resources for kwanzaa and martin luther. Online games guided lessons lesson plans handson activities interactive stories online exercises printable workbooks science projects. Black history month archives art projects for kids. Students in grades k4 will love reading these amazing picture books for black history month, or at any other time of year. Black history month black scientists and inventors part 1. Jan 22, 2020 whether youre looking for games, plays, art projects, or other black history month ideas, read on for 15 ideas and inspiration to keep your kids busy all month long. Kwl and a lined page for writing a report on a famous africanamerican for black history month. Black history month projects teachers pay teachers. Some describe our different histories while others show the joys and challenges that are shared by children of all colors as they learn and grow. Research report of a historically important african american.
In the 1960s, the civil rights movement further emphasized the impact of african americans in american culture and throughout united states history. Put together a bulletin board with the children compiling a list of 100 african. To help you integrate black history month into your. A teacher read aloud mini book that explains why we celebrate black history month differentiated black history b. We cant tell the story of america without reflecting upon the ways in which african americans have shaped our history, culture, and experience. Recreate a black familys journey using the green book. Activities and resources for children y,m,o,t from family education. Daniel hale williams, george washington carver, madam c. Dec 27, 2018 black history month, also known as national african american month, has been recognized by all u. Black history month lesson plans and teaching resources. The students loved stopping and reading about different heros from our past.
Celebrate black history month in your classroom with these 10. See more ideas about black history month, black history and black history month activities. Jan 29, 2020 have your students get creative by generating their own newsletter or literacy magazine to distribute to parents. Students are old enough to be able to handle more of the history that might. Jan 24, 2020 black history month is an annual celebration of achievements by african americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in u. Black history month honors the contributions of african americans to u. Each student was required to write down at least 5 names. A black history month research project teaching made practical. Free, printable worksheets to learn about black history month.
Black history month activities for classrooms grades k12. The story in verse book, that took home the 2015 newbery award is a great book for the middle school reader. Black history month film for the middle school youtube. The following are some of our favorite books for black history month and all year long. Jan 28, 20 beyond black history month from learn nc.
It is a month for remembrance and education about important historical events and people of african diaspora. It was one of my favorite projects of the year and one of my students favorite projects as well. A black history month research project teaching made. From colonial to contemporary times by susan altman this outstanding collection of short, easytoread biographies and historical events is designed to acquaint children of all races with the accomplishments of extraordinary people. Black history month activities for middle school students. Feb 01, 2019 black history month is a great time to crack open a new book and learn about all the important figures and stories that impacted history. Reading comprehension passages and questions earth day spring activity. Great for new teachers, student teachers, homeschooling and teachers who like creative ways to teach. The following are some of our favorite black history month activities for the classroom that allow students to learn the history, discover the cultural impacts, and follow movements through to present day. Puzzles for kids black history month y,m crosswords, jigsaw puzzles and other games. These black history month activities for kids are perfect for celebrating black history month with your child or students. Each activity requires students to inquire about the people, places, events, and issues that have shaped africanamerican history. Students create a databasetimeline and write a rap about a famous figure in black.
Learn about black history month in this video for kids. Favorite books for black history month reading rockets. Include poems and short stories by black authors, as well as studentgenerated writings and images that center on black history month. The purpose of black history month is to celebrate the achievements and contributions africanamericans have made to the country.
Teachers can read these black history books aloud or use them in concert with biography or history units. Black history month is celebrated in canada and the u. Celebrate black history month lesson plans from the pennsylvania state education association. Students create a databasetimeline and write a rap about a famous figure in black history. After finishing, i would look through everybodys choices and assign each student their famous african american and give them their book to use as research for their black history month research project. Explore the many contributions of african americans with several crosscurricular lessons, printables, quizzes, and activities below. Just a heads up, weareteachers may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Differentiated instruction strategies skillbuilding math games for kids engaging math books for. Over the years, more americans, black and white, joined the celebrations each february. This tutorial not only simplifies some of his graceful dancing ladies, but is a good exercise in read more.
Black history month film for the middle school lbmstvstudio. By phil nast, retired middle school teacher and freelance writer found in. Black history month activity for kidsthis i can do research on black history lap book can be a great way for students to put their research skills to practice. The school has also produced a long list of lesson plans and related resources for teaching black history.
I find that middle school is one of the best periods for integrating learning activities about black history into the curriculum. Black history and culture is such a part of the american fabric and the school curriculum that its difficult to imagine a time when that wasnt so. Black history milestones there are biographies and information about many events in black history. Canada also recognizes black history month each february, while countries such as the united kingdom and the netherlands celebrate in october. Black history month teacher resources february is black history month. Until 1926, black history was left entirely out of school history books. Students are old enough to be able to handle more of the history that might not be appropriate for early elementary ages. Celebrate black history month with middle grade books. This trifold brochure has six sections for information. Brochure comes in three different styles kinder ruled lines lines blank. Bring the celebration of black history month into your classroom with these activities, lesson plans, book. Black labor history lessons and links on the life histories of people whose struggle was part of a larger social and economic movement to improve the lives of the. February is black history month, and to celebrate the contributions black poets have made, and continue to make, to the richness of american poetry, we asked twelve contemporary black poets from across the country to choose one poem that should be read this month and to tell us a bit about why.
Black history month projects can also give a nod to noted artists who live a bit south of us, like bernard hoyes from jamaica. In this lesson for middle and high school students, students analyze what. Black history month lessons and activities education world. The great books foundation has a free resource for teachers who want to. Feb 08, 2018 celebrate black history month with this kidfriendly, animated video on the lives and legacies of dr. Best black history books for kids, as recommended by educators. The seeds of america trilogy is the perfect way to get your middle school kid interested in a dark time in american history. While most of these books are for middle grade readers, the stories in this book can be enjoyed by kids as young as 5. How do you celebrate black history month at your school.
Students use matching graphic organizer to transfer information about their person onto brochure. This miniproject allows middle school students to study influential civil rights. Focused on the story of three young girls growing up as slaves, it ventures into the american revolution where many slaves figured if the. Black history in america this lesson may be used for students in grades 3 8. Five lessons in black history primary source materials teach about rosa parks, school integration, and the growth of the africanamerican population throughout history. Teaching about selma lessons and resources from teaching for change. Each book shares important messages of perseverance, advocacy, and innovation. Commemorate black history month in your classroom with 20 lesson plans. Commemorate black history month in your classroom with 20 lesson plans and resources that cover topics ranging from civil rights events to discussions about race in current events. Black history month worksheets teachers pay teachers. The following are some of our favorite black history month activities for the classroom that allow students to. Black history month biography projects with readings. Black history month classroom door social studies 52 ideas for 2019 history bulletin. Learn about the biography and life of african americans including martin luther king, jr.
Create a black history month bulletin board of impactful africanamericans and key leaders. Until every student got a chance to look through every book. Resources for black history month homeschool giveaways. Woodson, february was chosen for the celebration because frederick douglass and abraham lincoln were born in this month. Established as negro history week in the 1920s by carter g. This article from the university of north carolinas school of education offers ways teachers can shift the lens and explore african american history from new perspectives. This mini project allows middle school students to study influential civil rights. 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 activities for february and beyond. Black history month will be full of meaningful and fun activities with this packet. In honor of black history month, here are eight books for middle grade readers that tell some of the many.