February is a special time to celebrate and educate about the rich history and achievements of African Americans. Black History Month gives us a great opportunity to engage our middle school students in learning about the incredible contributions of black people in the United States and beyond. I’ve got some exciting activities lined up that blend education with fun, and they’re perfect for your black history month lesson plans this month! These Black History Month activities will work for any grade level in middle and high school!
Kick off the month by decorating your classroom with a vibrant and educational bulletin board. This isn’t just any bulletin board; it’s a dynamic learning tool where you can showcase little-known facts and figures about historical events and influential African Americans like Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver, and Maya Angelou.
It includes a trivia page for a fun twist! This is a great way to introduce your students to important events like the Black Lives Matter movement, and other significant chapters in the study of African American life.
You can even include current events and nod to movements like Black Lives Matter to connect the past with the present. There’s also a digital version that can be embedded into your daily lessons!
Make every day in February a learning opportunity with Black History Month Daily Agenda Slides. These slides can include 22 daily attendance questions centered around black history month activities. The BHM facts can serve as writing prompts or discussion starters, perfect for close reading activities and exploring great resources from the National Archives or the National Museum of African American History.
These slides are a wonderful tool to incorporate primary sources and picture books into your curriculum, making the lessons engaging and informative for your middle school students.
Featuring Langston Hughes, Thurgood Marshall, and many other important figures that your students may not know!
Math meets history in this creative activity! As students solve math problems, they unveil facts about Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most prominent civil rights leaders. This activity is not just about numbers; it’s a journey through the life and achievements of MLK, from his role in the civil rights movement to his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
This color-by-number activity is a great way to integrate learning across disciplines, and it’s perfect for all middle school grade levels.
Lastly, don’t miss out on the Black History Month Activity Pack! This pack includes a variety of activities like a word search, crossword puzzle, coloring pages, and bookmarks. These activities are tailored for middle school students but can easily be adapted for high school students too. They offer a fun and interactive way to honor black leaders and figures like Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver, and Maya Angelou.
This pack is an additional resource that supports the overall goal of Black History Month – to honor the past, understand the present, and inspire the future.
Incorporating these activities into your classroom is a great way to celebrate Black History Month. They not only educate, but also honor the black experience and the significant impact African Americans have had on our nation’s history.
From the activity pack to the bulletin board, let’s make this month of February a memorable and enlightening one for our students!
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