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Black History Month
Project
Mrs. Guilford
Mann Learning Community
Black History Month Project
4th grade
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere-Martin Luther King, Jr.
Introduction
Black History Month is a time when we celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans. There are many African Americans that have made huge accomplishments to our society. Begin to think about some of these people.
Who is your role model?
Overview
• All students are required to complete a Black History Project.
• Your project will cover the life of an African American that has made significant contributions to society
• You will use a poster board to display to your one-page report an pictures of the famous African American
History
• Make a timeline of the important historical events
Name of Event 1 Name of Event 2 Name of Event 3 Name of Event 4 Name of Event 5 Name of Event 6
1st Date 2nd Date 3rd Date 4th Date 5th Date 6th Date
Description of Event
Description of Event
Description of Event
Description of Event
Description of Event
Description of Event
Interesting Facts
It is always fun to list interesting facts about a person. You may want to include these facts in your report. For example, if the person likes to ride horses or swim in their spare time.
Leaders
Make sure you choose leaders. Leaders can be defined as people who not only try to better themselves but share their knowledge with others.
Examples of some African American leaders are:
• Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Malcolm X
• Barack Obama
• Shirley Chisolm
There are many famous singers and musicians that you can chose also:
• Whitney Houston
• Duke Ellington
• Michael Jackson
• Quincy Jones
Singers and Musicians
Early Years
List 3 facts about their early years:
• Where were they born?
• When were they born?
• Who did they live with during their childhood?
Middle Years
Provide 3 facts about their childhood/adulthood.
• What high school did they attend?
• What college did they attend?
• Did they get married?
Late Years
Provide 3 facts about their late years?
• What accomplishments did they make to society?
• Did they win any awards?
• Are they still alive?
