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Black History Month Common Core W.4.1c resources
Black History Month READ ALOUD STEM Activities - Mae Jemison, Hidden Figures
Integrate STEM in your classroom during Black History Month with these Read Aloud STEM Challenges! Create a space capsule to bring Apollo astronauts back to earth safely with Katherine JohnsonBuild an air powered rocket shuttle to launch Mae Jemison into spaceInvent something new with Lonnie JohnsonLearn the power of words with Dr. Martin Luther King JrCode astronauts to the moon with the Hidden Figures!Includes 5 Black History Month Read Aloud Activities and lessons as amazing companion activit
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1st - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Black History Month Activities : RACE Strategy Writing Passages and Questions
These Black History Month Activities are a great way to practice reading comprehension and writing with the RACE Strategy. Get 10 passages and questions that focus on Black History to practice these skills. Celebrate African American icons including: Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Malcom X, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, African Americans in STEM, and more. RACE Writing Strategy is a structure to help students answer passage-based, short response
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3rd - 5th
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Pies From Nowhere Book Companion - Black History and the Civil Rights Movement
Perfect for Black History Month, this literature guide for the picture book Pies From Nowhere introduces students to Georgia Gilmore, a hidden figure of the Civil Rights Movement. The story focuses on how Georgia helped sustain the Montgomery Bus Boycott by selling pies and cakes with the Club From Nowhere and her relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. These activities are great for Guided Reading, independent or small group work, reading response, or in a center. Use it with Gr. 2-4 and hom
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Biography Picture Book Companion Bundle - Lit Guides
The History of Black History Month Slideshow: Great for Assemblies! Gr K-6
This slideshow is great for ASSEMBLIES! Or use in the classroom. It gives a brief history of why we celebrate Black History Month. 40 Slides - with animations and REAL photos! Plus- questions at the end for a great review.Students will explore the following questions:1. What is Black History Month?2. How did Black History Month start?3. Why did Black History Month start?4. Who started Black History Month?5. How can we celebrate Black History Month? If you like this, check out the Martin Luther
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1st - 6th
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February Black History Month Opinion Writing and USPS Stamp Art Project
Engage your students in Black History Month with an alternative biography project by connecting history and art together. In this opinion-based writing prompt, students research a famous black history figure of their choice. Then write an opinion essay on why this influential famous black figure should earn a USPS stamp. The Black History Stamp Biography project is perfect to use as a Black History Month Classroom activity for 4th and 5th-grade students to practice their research and writing ski
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4th - 6th
MLK Jr. Slideshow Assembly Gr k-3 Black History Month
This slideshow is great for ASSEMBLIES! Or use in the classroom. It gives a brief history and facts about Martin Luther King Jr.This 30 slide presentation includes animations, real photos and real video clip gifs.There's even a question section at the end where students answer questions based on the presentation. Other similar resources include: Gr 3-4:MLK JR 14 ELA activities GR 3-4Learning about Racism Gr 3-4Civil Rights Movement Timeline of Key Events Gr 3-4The History of Black History Month
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K - 3rd
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Civil Rights Movement Timeline: Text & 4 Activities Gr 3-4 Black History Month
4 ELA activities great for Black History MonthStudents learn about and place events around the Civil Rights Movement on a timeline. There is a handout timeline and a bulletin board time line.Students will explore the following questions:1. What are Civil Rights?2. What was the Civil Rights Movement?3. What events led up to the Civil Rights Movement?4. What leaders and events made up the Civil Rights Movement?5. What are the effects of the Civil Rights Movement? Included:1 Text Reflection PageT
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3rd - 4th
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Alice Ball Reading Passages & Activities for K-5th
Alice Ball was a chemist who developed a treatment for leprosy in the early 20th century. However, because she did not receive proper credit for her work, she is still largely unknown today. These activities will introduce K-5th grade students to Alice Ball and how she made life better for others. Assignments included: Alice Ball Reading Passage (410-600L) & Multiple Choice QuestionsVocabulary Matching & Writing PracticeAlice Ball Statue Opinion PaperMemory GameAlice Ball Reading Passage
Grades:
2nd - 5th
I Have A Dream Opinion Writing: Martin Luther King Jr Writing Prompt: MLK Day
I have a dream writing prompt is perfect for the month of January when we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and his influence he made on the world. This writing prompts gives a little information on Dr. King Jr's dream for the world and then asks the students what dream they have that could make the world a better place. This opinion writing gives students the opportunity to learn a little about MLK and then brainstorm how they can make a difference in the world. What's included in this is the wr
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3rd - 6th
She Loved Baseball: Effa Manley
Your students will love reading "She Loved Baseball: The Effa Manley Story." Effa Manley was the first woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame!Included engagement activities: *Parts of Speech*Story Elements *ABC Order*Fact and Opinion *Compare and Contrast*Word Search*Writing Craftivity
Grades:
1st - 4th
MLK Jr. Slideshow Assembly Gr 4-6 Black History Month
This slideshow is great for ASSEMBLIES! Or use in the classroom. It gives a brief history and facts about Martin Luther King Jr.This 30 slide presentation includes animations, real photos and real video clip gifs.There's even a question section at the end where students answer questions based on the presentation. Other similar resources include: Gr 3-4:MLK JR 14 ELA activities GR 3-4Learning about Racism Gr 3-4Civil Rights Movement Timeline of Key Events Gr 3-4The History of Black History Month
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3rd - 7th
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Virtual Black History Persuasive Writing for Upper Grades: 20 Days of Slides
Persuasive writing always falls around Black History Month for us, so we started doing our persuasive writing unit about who the students think the most influential African American in history is. Although there are many influential African Americans, students must pick one to write their essay about.This product includes:-A full persuasive writing unit for upper grades (ideal for 3-5) with 20 days of slides-Videos/activities included and linked in slides-Slides take students through the writing
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
LeBron James Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of NBA basketball superstar, LeBron James. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.I
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Pele Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of Brazilian soccer superstar, Pele. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.Include
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Ruby Bridges: A Story of Bravery Comprehension and Essay Response Worksheet
The packet begins with suggestions for reinforcing and enriching learning related to Ruby Bridges and other historical individuals. This reading passage contains many fascinating facts about Ruby Bridges and the end of segregation as well as images. There is background information about why Ruby was among the first to integrate schools. It is then is followed by four comprehension questions about the passage. Then there is a writing prompt with three questions and parameters. Two pages of outlin
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4th - 6th
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Civil Rights Movement Timeline: Text & 4 Activities Gr 5-6 Black History Month
4 ELA activities great for Black History MonthStudents learn about and place events around the Civil Rights Movement on a timeline. There is a handout timeline and a bulletin board time line.Students will explore the following questions:1. What are Civil Rights?2. What was the Civil Rights Movement?3. What events led up to the Civil Rights Movement?4. What leaders and events made up the Civil Rights Movement?5. What are the effects of the Civil Rights Movement? Included:1 Text Reflection PageT
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5th - 6th
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Muhammed Ali Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of former heavyweight boxing champion and key figure in the civil rights movement, Muhammed Ali. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into f
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Black History: Editable Opinion Writing Prompt for Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this editable Opinion Writing Prompt. Students will elaborate and explain a character trait that best describes Dr. Martin Luther King's attributes. Students will be provided with a mini-lesson on Character Traits and a printable listing possible character traits that would best describe Dr. King.Included in this set:Character Traits Chart An opinion writing prompt and with lined paper for student responseA editable writing rubric An editable writing pro
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Literacy Activities
This unit is perfect for celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! It is also a great unit to use during the month of January, so students will have a better understanding of we celebrate this great leader. Students will analyze what character traits made him such a strong leader. Students will then write an opinion essay, with guidance, about Dr. King.Students will not only learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. during this unit but will practice writing an opinion essay. The graphic
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3rd - 5th
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Serena Williams Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of tennis superstar, Serena Williams. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.Includ
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Ruby Bridges Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the famous young civil rights activist, Ruby Bridges. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Mae Jemison Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the first African-American woman to go into space, Mae Jemison. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting a
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Michael Jordan Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of NBA basketball superstar, Michael Jordan. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Explaining RACISM. The forms, effects, & ways to eliminate it. Gr 3-4 BLM
Why not use ELA time to cover a topic that is extremely important?Racism - and how to stop itNow you can fuse ELA with Social/Emotional learning. This activity can bring your classroom community even closer together.This 4 page article explores:What racism isThe types of racism: verbal, media, segregation/exclusion, and systemicThe effects of racism on different groups of peopleWays to become an anti-racist/advocate and eliminate racismThe article comes with 6 ELA activities that uses the text.
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Back to School MEGA bundle! Gr8 activities to start the year
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