Monday message 02.09.2026
Black History Month is celebrated every February in the United States to honor and recognize the history, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans in areas such as culture, science, politics, sports, and civil rights. Take a look at this video to learn more about why we celebrate Black History Month.
Resources:
- PBS NewsHour Classroom Black History Month resources
- Britannica Education Black History Month hub
- iCivics Black History Month teaching resources
- Free Black History Month Activities: Book/slides and coloring pages from Teachers Pay Teachers
- Black History Month Freebie from Teachers Pay Teachers
- BrainPop Black History Month
Possible Assignments:
- One-Slide Impact Reflection: Learners create one Google Slide about a historical figure that includes:
- A photo or symbol
- One powerful quote or fact
- A short paragraph explaining why they chose this person
- Black History Changemaker Profile: Learners choose one person from a provided list or teacher-approved choice (Examples: Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Ruby Bridges, Mae Jemison, Thurgood Marshall, Serena Williams, Katherine Johnson)
- Learners must include:
- Name
- Time period
- Main contribution
- Obstacle they faced
- Why their work still matters today
- Learners can submit a Google Doc to their EF.
- Learners must include:
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