Black History Month Project
Black History Month, or African American History Month starts
February 1. The month of February is a celebration of the achievements
of African Americans and a time to learn more about the role African
Americans in U.S History.
February 1. The month of February is a celebration of the achievements
of African Americans and a time to learn more about the role African
Americans in U.S History.
For your project, you will complete a Tri-fold poster board on one
influential African American. You will become an expert on their life,
obstacles, and achievements and teach your peers.
influential African American. You will become an expert on their life,
obstacles, and achievements and teach your peers.
PROJECT DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 2020.
Book:
Each student will check out a book from the library. Each scholar will read
their book and use it to become an expert on their person. Your book is due in class by Wednesday, 2/12/2020.
their book and use it to become an expert on their person. Your book is due in class by Wednesday, 2/12/2020.
Tri-fold Poster Board:
Your poster must include:
- A title
- 6 sections
- Early life
- Education and jobs
- Why he/she is famous
- Obstacles he/she overcame
- How he/she has changed society or influenced your life
- If you were this person, what message would you share with
- others?
- Each section should include at least 3 to 4 sentences
- Each section should be labeled
- At least 3 pictures that relate to that person
- No spelling, punctuation, or capitalization errors
- Organized
- Attractive and neat
- It can be typed or handwritten, but it must be neat and legible
- Be sure to include Reference section to cite your resource
