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Black History Month | All About the Holidays

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Kick off a celebration of Black History Month with a quick video. The narrator shares the history of the holiday and sheds light on famous African Americans such as Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman, George Washington Carver, and more! 

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Concepts
black history month, african american culture, african american history, african americans, famous african americans, frederick douglass, the emancipation proclamation, sojourner truth, harriet tubman, civil rights, the civil rights movement, george washington carver, jackie robinson, barack obama
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss the video's question in a grand conversation or on a classroom blog
  • Create a Black History Month-themed bulletin board featuring the individuals mentioned in the video 
  • Gather a collection of books on the topic, have them easily accessible for pupils to browse when time permits 
Classroom Considerations
  • February is Black History Month 
Pros
  • Links allow for easy sharing, downloading, and assigning
  • Comes equipped with eye-catching graphics and fun sound effects 
Cons
  • None