Estimated Instructional Time = 15days
02/01/02 - 02/28/02 

Overview:  In the Black History unit you will explore why Carter G. Woodson started the study of Black History in our nations schools. You will identify important contributors to Black History.

Objectives:  At the end of the Black History  unit you will be able to (SS & ELA):

1.   Explain the reasons for studying Black History.

2.   Identify famous and not so famous African Americans who have made important contributions to American society.

3.   Develop and present a Black History Project.

4.   Interview a classmate using the pc camera on their Black History Project

5.   Describe the video presentations we've seen concerning Black History.

6.   Develop a  PowerPoint slide presentation on the Father of Black History, Dr. Carter G. Woodson

 
Week Chapter Online Links to Unit Textbook Readings Homework Assignments Additional Activities
1 Using the search engine, Google, research the life of Dr. Carter G. Woodson Carter G. Woodson Black History Read worksheet materials Daily:

Unit: Black History

Quarter: 3

Year: 2002
 

Videos:

Booker

Roots I-II

And the Children Shall Lead

2 Select a person for the Black History Project Black History Review the worksheet instructions for The Black History Project Get a book from the library on your person
3 Interview classmates  for the Black History Project, using the pc camera and Real Producer Basic Black History Black History Write interview questions for your classmate.
4 Present projects to the class Black History Black History Write a summary of the class presentations and what you've learned from studying this subject.
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Projects & or Quizzes Due :  The Black History Project - February 27, 2002