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Introduce your class to Benjamin Banneker, self-taught mathematician and scientist, with a short video that details some of the many accomplishments of the son of freed slaves and contemporary of Thomas Jefferson.
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Instructional Ideas
- Flip the lesson: have class members view the video, complete the comprehension check, and research some of the links before returning for a full-class discussion
- Use the video to introduce research projects on the contributions of African American scientists and inventors
Classroom Considerations
- Requires Internet access
Pros
- The video identifies Banneker as one of the earliest Civil Rights activists
- The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related articles, and a discussion question
Cons
- None