Black History Month Activities

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This BIG Music History Bundle includes over 2,000 pages of listening sheets (82 resources!) This bundle includes listening activities from Baroque to Modern, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and every season!

Bundle Benefits

• Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
• Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
• Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
• Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
• Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
• No musical training is required - just print and play!

Learning Objectives

• increased knowledge of popular classical music composers
• familiarity with the composer's works
• ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
• identify different instrument sounds
• social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
• creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Ideas for Listening Sheets & Activities!

• Brain Breaks!
• Bulletin Board Displays
• Composer Studies
• Sub Plans
• Homework/Homebound students
• Homeschoolers/Distance Learning
• Easily add music to any theme/season

Composer Listening Packs (40 composers)

Each Composer Pack Includes:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • John Williams • Frédéric Chopin • Duke Ellington • Johannes Brahms • George Walker • Gustav Mahler • Claude Debussy • Clara Schumann • Franz Liszt • John Philip Sousa • Ludwig Van Beethoven •  Amy Beach • Melba Liston • Florence Price • Mary Lou Williams • Fanny Mendelssohn • Scott Joplin • Charles Mingus • John Coltrane • Nat King Cole • Art Tatum • Dizzy Gillespie • Charlie Parker • Thelonious Monk • Joseph Bologne • Antonio Vivaldi • Sergei Rachmaninoff • George Gershwin • Joseph Haydn • Carl P.E. Bach • Johann Christian Bach • Antonio Salieri • George Handel • Claudio Monteverdi • Henry Purcell • Antonio Scarlatti • Johann Pachelbel • Wilhelm F Bach • Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Mindful Listening (12 seasons/holidays)

Just print & play! Add a mindful music activity to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. These listening sheets are also great for sub plans - and with 150+ categorized classical pieces to choose from, there is an engaging printable for any occasion!

► Hello, January! (New Year) (30 pages)

► Sweet February (Valentine's Day) (42 pages)

► Emerald March (St. Patrick's Day) (24 pages)

► April Sunshine (Spring) (22 pages)

► May Flowers (Flowers) (24 pages)

► Woodland June (Trees) (24 pages)

► Patriotic July (4th of July) (24 pages)

► August Summer (Ocean & Earth) (26 pages)

► September Days (Autumn) (24 pages)

► Spooky October (Halloween) (60 pages)

► Calm November (Thanksgiving) (44 pages)

► Festive December (Winter) (42 pages)

Teacher Appreciation Bundle (six resource packs)

Two listening sheets are included for each piece, for a total of 174 listening activities.

► Winterreise (Schubert) (50 pages)

► Album for the Young, Op. 39 (Tchaikovsky) (50 pages)

► Four Ogives (Satie) (10 pages)

► Hungarian Rhapsodies (Liszt) (40 pages)

► Pictures at an Exhibition (Mussorgsky) (24 pages)

► Brandenburg Concertos (16 pages)

Social-Emotional Listening Bundle (five resource packs)

Just Print & Play! Four resources are included in the "Emotions in Music" bundle! These resources explore what makes a piece of music have feelings - is it the tempo? Instruments? Students record the listening experience in their own unique way!

► Excited Classical Music (47 pages)

► Sad Classical Music (47 pages)

► Happy Classical Music (47 pages)

► Calming Sunshine Classical Music (26 pages)

► Peaceful Classical Music

World Classical Music Bundle (featuring eight countries)

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This activity bundle takes listeners around the world with classical music from eight countries! Each listening pack features some of the country's most notable, distinctive, and well-loved pieces.

► Classical Music of Australia (28 pages)

► Classical Music of Canada (28 pages)

► Classical Music of Italy (26 pages)

► Classical Music of New Zealand (28 pages)

► Classical Music of Portugal (30 pages)

► Classical Music of Spain (24 pages)

► Classical Music of the United States (28 pages)

► Classical Music of France (25 pages)

► It can be hard to keep track of all the dates and eras in classical music history, so we created this freebie to help! Grab this six-page guide of composers sorted by musical period. Birthdates, birthplaces, and their famous compositions included. Get this instant download delivered right to your inbox!

Effortlessly integrate learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr into your Ancient India unit! This READY TO PRINT AND USE activity packet has three different student activities to learn more about the connection between Dr. King and India.

This activity includes:

1. Lesson Plan

2. Resources and Materials sheet

3. Suggested Anticipatory/Introduction Questions and Answers

4. Cut and Paste Quotes with answer key

5. Comprehension and guided questions to follow along with linked speech excerpts with answer key

6. A biographical information Venn diagram with answer key

7. Suggested Reflection/Closure Questions

BONUS One page of basic Hinduism vocabulary and background information, and guiding questions for the quotes activities!

Great for:

• Ancient History teachers who are looking to connect their content to current history.
• Social Studies teachers who want to share another aspect of Dr. King's life and foundational beliefs
• Student-driven center activities
• Whole class assignment with different entry points to understanding the connection between Dr. King and India

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the Black History Month PowerPoint Presentation. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms and schools! This presentation aims to explain in a simple, reflective, and child-friendly manner the true meaning of BHM to children. Each slide is designed for students to understand and relate history to their reality and experiences. Engage your students in the history of BHM through these slides; they will have the opportunity to clarify and reflect on everything this implies. Help them understand why it is important to preserve and honor this date.

The objective of this presentation is to inspire children to follow the example provided by each of the figures of BHM, understanding why courage, resilience, and leadership are essential in life to achieve their dreams.

Children will learn to value and respect not only their own culture but also that of others. They will discover the reasons behind this event and its purpose.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: What is Black History Month? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 2: How Black History Month Started and Grew (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: Carter G. Woodson (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: Notable Figures Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 5: Notable Figures Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 6: Civil Rights Movements (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 7: African-American Culture (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 8: Most Famous African-American Traditions (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 9: Diversity and Unity (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 10: Celebrate Black History Month (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 11: Black History Month Reflections (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 12: Key Values of Black History Month Figures (English and Spanish Version
• Slide 13: We have learned about - Black History Month (English and Spanish Version)

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Black History Month, and Enjoy teaching your kids beyond the facts!

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the history behind MLK day and its importance.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• MLK Day Passage (2 pages)
• 10 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES - You've studied about Martin Luther King Jr, Black History Month and Famous Black Americans, now tie them in with cross curricular studies with this ABC order & Writing Unit. Students will be reminded of the history of these 13 famous Americans; Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Barak Obama, Thurgood Marshall, George Washington Carver, Jesse Owens, Frederick Douglas, Sojourner Truth, Booker T Washington and Henry Box Brown.

FAMOUS BLACK AMERICANS ABC ORDER & WRITING UNIT inlcludes

1 Suggestion page

13 ABC Order Cut and Paste worksheets, includes Martin Luther King Jr.

13 Companion worksheets for extending the work with writing sentences

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NO-PREP, PRINT & GO!

• use the ABC Order page alone or with the matching writing enrichment page
• use the writing page for your fast finishers, to extend their learning
• ABC order page includes the alphabet to use as a reference
• Writing page includes an editing checklist

SIMPLIFY YOUR TEACHING LIFE

✅ Morning Work

✅ Literacy Centers

✅ Independent Work

✅ Sub Tub

✅ History cross curricular tie in

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Engage your students in a meaningful exploration of health equity through the powerful words of Martin Luther King Jr. This 2-day project invites students to analyze selected quotes from MLK Jr. and connect them to current health issues, promoting critical thinking and social awareness.

Project Overview:

• Day 1: Students will work in small groups to research a specific quote by Martin Luther King Jr. Each group will discuss the meaning of their assigned quote and investigate a related health issue, gathering statistics and potential solutions.
• Day 2: Students will create a visually appealing poster or infographic that highlights their quote, explains its relevance to the health issue, and presents key findings and calls to action. Groups will then present their projects to the class, fostering discussion and critical engagement.

Key Features:

• Collaborative Learning: Promotes teamwork and communication skills as students work together.
• Critical Thinking: Encourages students to connect historical perspectives with contemporary health issues.
• Creativity: Students express their understanding through artistic design and presentation.

This project is designed to inspire students to advocate for health equity and understand the importance of social justice in health care. Perfect for classroom settings, it integrates research, creativity, and presentation skills in an engaging way!

If you enjoyed this activity, explore the fun options below!

CTE Health Science 2-Day Project U.S. Presidents' Research and Infographic HS

2 Day Health Science Lesson Plan on Cultural Sensitivity & Patient Care

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❤️Looking for a fun and engaging way for your students to learn through play all year round? Learn literacy, math, social studies, and fine motor skills with this growing coloring bundle!

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✏️This low prep resource is jam-packed with learning! Color puzzles, crafts, bookmarks, coloring sheets and more! Complete math, literacy, social studies, art, seasonal, and holiday activities!

✏️Your learners will enjoy getting creative and proudly showing off their work to classmates, and family members! You can also display on bulletin boards and around your room!

✏️Perfect for your beginner English, ESL, ELL, preschool, kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grade students!

✏️This is a growing bundle and the price will increase as new resources are added!

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✅ Topics included:

☑ Arab Heritage

☑ Asian American Heritage

☑ Black History

☑ Cinco de Mayo

☑ community helpers

☑ Day of the Dead

☑ Diwali

☑ Feliz Navidad

☑ Hanukkah

☑ Hispanic Heritage

☑ Kwanzaa

☑ Martin Luther King Jr.

☑ Native American

☑ New Year

☑ opposites

☑ Pacific Islander Heritage

☑ safari

☑ spring

☑ St. Patrick's Day

☑ Thanksgiving

☑ Veteran's Day

☑ winter

☑ Women's History

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This bundle includes a great range of activities perfect for grades 5-8 for all of February!

1. Speed Friending Activity: A dynamic classroom icebreaker designed for middle and high school students. It includes a comprehensive teacher protocol, an interactive Google Slides presentation, engaging conversation rounds with embedded timers, a note-taking sheet, and a reflection writing prompt. Ideal for building classroom community, enhancing behavior management, and fostering open communication.
2. ELA Matchmaker Review Game: An 81-page ELA review resource covering synonyms, antonyms, figurative language, literary elements, and affixes & roots. It includes printable and digital versions for flexible classroom use, promoting interactive learning and critical thinking in literary concepts.
3. Black History Month Digital Resource: A set of 45 Google Slides featuring 15 influential African American artists. This resource includes detailed informational texts, short videos, and interactive response prompts. It's a comprehensive tool for exploring African American history and art, ideal for daily classroom activities.
4. Civil Rights Movement Song Analysis: Titled 'Harmony of Hope,' this resource integrates Valentine's Day and Black History Month themes for middle schoolers. It includes a Google Slides presentation and a comprehensive PDF packet, featuring analysis of seven influential Civil Rights era songs.
5. GenZ Valentine's Day Cards: A collection of 24 unique, humorous, and inclusive Valentine's Day cards suitable for middle school students. These printable cards are gender-neutral, featuring relatable puns and high-quality graphics, adding a fun twist to traditional valentine exchanges.
6. The Science of Crushes and Heartbreak: An educational resource that blends science with Valentine's Day themes, targeting middle schoolers. It includes an article, a mini-lesson in Google Slides, a graphic organizer, and analytical questions. This resource enhances understanding of text features and author's purpose.
7. Valentine's Day Argumentative Writing Resource: A tool for grades 4-8 to enhance argumentative writing skills. It features 28 'Would You Rather' prompts, available in both PDF and Google Slides, to encourage debate and persuasive writing. Ideal for various classroom activities, including warm-ups and group discussions.

This fun and engaging craft is a great way to teach Grades 2-5 about the life and accomplishments of George Washington Carver, a brilliant scientist and inventor who made many important contributions to agriculture and science.

Perfect for Black History Month or any time of year, this craft engages your students in learning about this important figure.

Students will create their own George Washington Carver craft using simple materials like paper, scissors, and glue and write about him choosing any of the six different writing prompts.

Help your students develop their writing skills with this adorable addition to your classroom bulletin board or hallway display!

What’s Included:

▪︎ George Washington Carver template

▪︎ Peanut template × 6 writing prompts

▪︎ Writing template

▪︎ Answer key to All about G.W. Carver

Just print, make and write!

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This ultimate bundle of art projects contains a colossal 40 lessons (an astounding 146 projects) plus bilingual labels, resources & rules, art award certificates & sub plans - everything you need! These cross-curricular art projects include lessons for all times of the year - from back to school to the end of the school year. Lessons & resources are located in PDF files.    

These lessons contain many bonuses & many of the lessons include National Arts Standards & TEKS (Texas). 

This bundle includes:

• Detailed, step-by-step instructions with photos for each cross-curricular project
• Cross-curricular & literacy connections for projects
• Material & project variations
• Project examples
• Fact sheets for Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women's History Month, & Cinco de Mayo
• Artist facts
• Sub plan with templates
• 3D projects are included
• Early finisher activity
• One day projects
• Classroom rules
• Award certificates for Art & Music

and so much more!

Cross-curricular projects are designed for elementary - each project has recommended grade levels. There are projects for Kindergarten - 5th grade included. Almost all projects include step-by-step detailed instructions with photos plus extras like National Arts Standards & TEKS (Texas), project & material variations, & cross-curricular & literacy connections. Some also include ideas for assessment, drawing guides, reference photos, templates & more.

You may also like:

Year Long Art Projects Bundle

Georgia O'Keeffe Women's History Art Projects Bundle

Hispanic Heritage Art Projects Bundle

Day of the Dead Arts Bundle

Art Sub Plans Bundle

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Engage your Grade 3-6 students in meaningful and age-appropriate discussions about the inspiring life of Martin Luther King Jr. with this comprehensive essay topics bundle. This resource includes 20 thoughtfully crafted essay prompts, each designed to encourage young learners to explore various aspects of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to introduce and review key terms relating to the The New Frontier and Great Society eras of U.S. History!

Key Terms Include:

• NEW FRONTIER
• GREAT SOCIETY
• WAR ON POVERTY
• HEAD START
• PEACE CORPS
• CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
• JOHN F KENNEDY
• CIVIL RIGHTS ACT
• MEDICARE
• SPACE RACE
• BAY OF PIGS
• WAR ON DRUGS
• LYNDON B JOHNSON
• VOTING RIGHTS ACT
• MEDICAID
• ALLIANCE FOR PROGRESS
• GULF OF TONKIN
• EQUAL PAY ACT

MLK Color By Number Martin Luther King Jr Multiplication Practice Math Activity

Looking for a** Black History** Month or Women's History Month-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.

It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 reading passages about 10 Influential African American Women in History.

The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 10 reading passages

♥ answer sheets

♥ mission page

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

♥ conclusion

This scavenger hunt includes short articles about:

♦ Harriet Tubman

♦ Rosa Parks

♦ Sojourner Truth

♦ Ida B. Wells

♦ Mary McLeod Bethune

♦ Shirley Chisholm

♦ Phillis Wheatley

♦ Bessie Coleman

♦ Toni Morrison

♦ Josephine Baker

Options for use:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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This engaging activity ignites student curiosity by challenging them to match inspiring quotes to iconic African American figures.
Boost Learning & Celebrate History:

• Match the Message: Students delve into the wisdom of influential leaders, fostering critical thinking and comprehension.
• Unveiling Legacies: Explore the profound contributions of civil rights activists, cultural pioneers, and more, revealing the impact Black leaders have had on shaping history.
• Fun Meets Facts: The interactive format makes learning enjoyable, keeping students engaged while absorbing historical knowledge.

Empowering Educators & Students:

• Ready-to-Use Resource: This downloadable worksheet equips teachers with a captivating activity that complements Black History Month curriculum.
• Perfect for All Learners: The accessible format caters to a variety of learning styles, ensuring an inclusive and enriching experience for all students.
• Spark Curiosity: Ignite a passion for Black history, inspiring students to delve deeper into the achievements of these remarkable individuals.

Celebrate Black History Month in a way that's both informative and engaging. Download our worksheet today!

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What’s Inside?

- Morse Code Tutorial: A guide to what Morse code is, along with a key, making it easy for students to grasp and use.

- 7 Deciphering Worksheets: Students use their new skills to decode messages that reveal phrases about Black History Month.

- Interactive Challenges: You can encourage teamwork and competition with timed challenges where groups race to decode messages accurately.

- Answer Key: For quick and easy checking, answer keys are included.

Educational Benefits

- Critical Thinking Enhancement: Decoding messages requires concentration and logical thinking, skills that are beneficial across all areas of study.

- Engagement in Learning: The excitement of cracking codes captures students’ interest and makes learning about history interactive and fun.

Perfect for Various Educational Settings

This activity can be utilized in multiple contexts:

- Technology and Coding Clubs: Offer a unique coding activity.

- After-School Programs: Provide an educational but engaging activity that keeps students learning beyond the classroom

History, patterns, repetition, and slang make Scat writing fun and educational for students. Learn about the history and great artists of the genre of Blues and Jazz then write Scat and perform for peers! This 18 page presentation uses: History and culture of Blues and Jazz Patterns/Repetition Slang Song Lyrics Rhythm and Rhyme Blues and Jazz Greats focusing on Ray Charles Sing-along example Writing process Peer reviewing/workshopping Overview of the Blues and Jazz era Elements of Blues and Jazz Research component Critical Thinking activities Extra Resources Lesson Plan Learning about Jazz and Blues, its history and culture, and patterns and rhythms will get students up and moving with Scat. Fun, interactive, and educational with links and visuals for all learning styles. Be sure to share and perform your Scat Blues and Jazz songs!

Working collaboratively can be engaging and easy. This Martin Luther King Jr.

themed, oversized collaborative coloring poster kit is ready for students to work together while celebrating this important American figure and his well known words.

This collaborative poster is ready for: 

• In celebration of MLK Day.
• Black History Month
• Open House
• Early Finishers
• During a Unit of Study
• Indoor Recess 
• Practicing Communication and Cooperation Skills.

Includes:

• 24 coloring pages to make one large poster
• Size: Approximately 3.5 x 4 ft
• Letter size coloring sheet with the main image for individual completion.

Looking for other seasons or holidays? Check out all the other seasonal posters! Seasonal Collaborative Posters

Printable Martin luther king jr activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained during Black History Month . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go. this bundle contains, Word search , mazes, Sudoku , mandala coloring sheets .

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• ( PDF + PNG)

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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Do you struggle to incorporate real-world, authentic reading in your Spanish classroom? This amazing interpretive reading activity about the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr. will get your kids reading and analyzing an authentic resource from the Spanish-speaking world.

In this activity, your students will:

• identify vocabulary related to the civil rights movement
• determine the main idea
• identify supporting details
• guess the meaning of words based on the context
• answer comprehension questions
• compare and contrast the US Civil Rights Movement with movements from other countries
• write follow-up questions from the infographic

This reading and writing activity makes a great addition to any unit on human rights or global challenges, from Spanish 2 through AP (as an introduction to the unit). It also makes a great pre-reading activity for an article about human rights or the life of MLK, Jr (there are links to two suggested articles in the product and a short video). There are two versions of the handout: version 1 has all directions and questions in English, while version 2 has all directions and questions in Spanish.

PLEASE NOTE: the infographic is NOT included with this product due to copyright laws and you must access it at the following link: infographic. I would recommend printing and laminating the infographic, projecting it on your board, or posting it to Google Classroom, Edmodo, or Schoology for students to access it. Each handout includes the link to the image at the top as well as a QR code to the image at the bottom.

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