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Black History Month service learning elective course proposals
"Dr. Martin Luther King's Legacy and Impact on Today" Black History Activities
The "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy and Impact on Today" African American history resource offers a range of activities that engage students in learning about the history of the Civil Rights Movement through the words of Dr. King and his legacy. Students will explore Dr. King's beliefs on social issues and analyze their significance today. They will use Dr. King's own words as a reference to gain an understanding of his perspectives and insights. The students will appreciate Dr. King's con
Grades:
6th - 8th
unit february poetry activities poetry forms poetry writing
It is an excellent and beautiful poetry activity for the month of February Every poem has a future picture that can be drawnI created it in a hurry, despite being busy with personal matters, but I wanted to do something beautiful for you.
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Service Project Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
REAL-WORLD PROJECT that you can begin in the classroom and then let the students themselves apply outside of the classroom! This service project was created in honor of Dr. King’s “Six Steps of Nonviolent Social Change” published in 1963 in “Letter from Birmingham Jail.”**Works great for individual, partner, and group activities!**Engages students by encouraging creativity and leadership through service!**Perfect opportunity for exciting student presentations!**Lends itself to unlimited, purpose
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Africa's Great contribution to Ancient World Civilization
Colonized history has painted Africa as a dark continent lacking in innovation and technological advancement.Let's challenge this false narrative together as we explore the Great contributions that the African ancestors have gifted the world!Areas of contribution to explore:Education ArchitectureScience & Technology Architecture & Design Medicine Agriculture & Food TechnologyManufacturing & textileFor children, teens, homeschoolers, parents, and teachers.
Grades:
6th - 12th
African American Literature Semester Course (Entire Plan)
Interested in teaching African American Literature but don't know where to get started? Here is an entire semester's worth of a course that runs in survey fashion from the slave narratives through current African American History/Literature.
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
African American History: 20th Century and Related Events
This elective course inspires guided inquiry and discussions relating to African American history in the 20th century. It addresses triumphs of a resilient people who have progressed in American culture despite systemic barriers. Historic tragedies are also discussed and the contributing role different types of racism historically played in society. The course is intended for high school students in grades 9 – 12 and includes advanced reading selections that can be explored as appropriate.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Leadership Poster Project for National Honor Society
This is a project that any group interested in leadership can complete. I currently use it for National Junior Honor Society, but it can be used in National Honor Society as well. Students will interview a community leader, and will create a poster reflecting the interview. The interview is guided by the questions on the document. Students can present the final product, or it can be displayed during the months of January and February when schools celebrate American leaders.
Grades:
4th - 12th
Anti-Racism 101: Forms of Racism Professional Development
The purpose of this staff professional development session is: 1) Define the different forms of racism2) Identify how racism “shows up” in our schools 3) Examine your school’s for racism It is an introductory course about the types of racism. It builds to an examination of each participant's classroom. It's ideal for first and second-year teachers but can be effective for schools with little to no experience discussing race. This professional development can - and will - make schools safer for B
Martin Luther King Jr. Life and Legacy
A Power Point Presentation about the life and the legacy of Martin Luther King with clear captions and rare historical photos.
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotation Task Cards
Teaching Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech or honoring his life? Celebrate this inspirational leader with Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotation Task Cards. Product includes (32) eye-catching task cards featuring an eloquent quotation by Dr. King that will breed rich discussion and reflection in your classroom. Perfect for celebrating MLK Day, Black History Month - or any other time! Bonus: Go green! Laminated task cards can be used year after year. My task cards are ready to use; no gluing req
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" Bundle
Service and Servant Leadership
Learning about Service and Servant Leadership helps students to understand how to be good citizens and helps to understand that service is the cornerstone of leadership.
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Literacy- Chinese MLK Free Write
This MLK Free Write goes with my PPT on Dr. Martin Luther King.
You can find my PPT on Dr. King here:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Holiday-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Chinese-PPT-3545445
Feel free to check out my blog for more Chinese teaching ideas!
https://teachmechinesepl.wordpress.com
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Your Voice Matters! Start the Conversation in Your Classroom
I initially created this resource to provide my 8th-grade students with an opportunity to express their thoughts and opinions on national and global events such as the Black Lives Matter movement and abuse of power. I shared this assignment on my Instagram Story to demonstrate how classrooms can 'Start the Conversation' on these important topics.After receiving positive feedback from a fellow teacher who follows me, I realized that many educators are seeking ways to discuss social justice in the
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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4th & 5th Grade Veterans Day Lesson Plan
This lesson plan is for Veterans Day, although it could be used for Women's History Month or with slight modifications, it could be used for Black History Month. It examines the lives of two female soldiers, (Cathay Williams, Buffalo Soldier and Frances Hook, Union Soldier) in the 1860s, who had to conceal their gender to serve in the military!
Grades:
4th - 5th
Percent Analysis of American Slavery and Segregation Timeline
In this product, students will analyze a timeline of slavery and segregation in America to understand and compare proportionally how long slavery and segregation have existed versus equality. Students will convert these proportional rates into percentages and make inferences about how the percentages affect history and current events. Students will be able to use ratios and proportional thinking to convert real world numbers to percentages. Students will also be able to use the percentages to
Grades:
6th - 8th
Relevant Recommended Reading for High School Students as of April 2023
Here is another relevant list of books for high school students that I wish my "high school self" could have had access to in my quest to "figure out life" at that age. Please encourage your students to visit their public library system read them on their own if book titles are banned in your school district.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Shoshenq I
Hello fellow educator, this story is about Shoshenq I. He is met by a young time traveler named Davis, who inquires about his life.
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
WE Teachers Antiracism Module
You are most likely reading this because you know that our world has a racism problem and that we all need to do our part to solve it. You are probably someone who cares deeply about young people, their education, democracy and a brighter future. Imagine the world you want to leave to future generations. How can you become the example of that way of living now? The goal of this module is to increase your capacity to understand the issue, engage in anti-racist and anti-oppression practice, undert
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
WE Embrace Antiracism Campaign - For Students
Thank you for joining us. The WE Embrace Anti-Racism campaign is built on WE’s long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion, service-learning and undertaking continuous education. We believe that through service-learning, students are able to gain the skill sets to better understand themselves emotionally and act in accordance with core ethical values, leaving them better equipped to service their communities.For educators like you, who are dedicated to empowering young people to make a d
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Relevant Recommended Reading for High School Students as of July 2022
Here is a relevant list of books for high school students that I wish my "high school" self could have had access to in my quest to "figure out life" at that age. You might want to expose them to the audiobook versions as routine component of your weekly plan.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Relevant Recommended Reading for High School Students of August 2022
Here is a relevant list of books for high school students that I wish my "high school" self could have had access to in my quest to "figure out life" at that age. You might want to expose them to the audiobook versions as a routine component of your weekly plan.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
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