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Nina Simone Music Brain Break | Black History Month Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Low-Prep! Ready to unlock the transformative power of classical music? This Black History Month, make classical music listening breaks a classroom staple! Students will benefit from a deeper connection to the arts while exploring iconic classical music composers throughout history.
Featured Music: Here Comes the Sun
Performer: Nina Simone
Listening Time: Approximately 3-4 minutes
What should I know about Nina Simone?
Though Nina Simone's fire blazed brightest in jazz, blues, and civil rights anthems, her classical training cast a luminous spell on her music. Bach's counterpoint echoed in her improvisations, her voice a captivating blend of operatic power and raw blues expression. Simone wasn't afraid to weave Bach fugues into pop ballads, nor to infuse gospel fervor into Shakespearean sonnets. She dared to push the limits of genre, challenging concert halls and paving the way for generations of artists to embrace their own multifaceted identities within the musical landscape. Simone's legacy is a testament to the breathtaking possibilities that arise when classical training collides with the audacity of artistic freedom.
What are Music Breaks?
Forget tedious prep – all you need is this musical treasure trove featuring SIX dynamic activities inspired by a captivating piece of classical music. No grading, no pressure, just pure exploration! These bite-sized activities are like time-traveling portals transporting students to the heart of Black musical history.
How do I use these listening activities?
Want to boost students' active listening skills without draining your prep time? These print-and-play classical music activities are ready to go! Just find the music on YouTube or your favorite streaming services, choose and print your preferred differentiated listening sheets, and cue the music! There are no wrong answers so students select the elements that are most meaningful to them.
Where do I find the music?
Each piece gets checked for availability on YouTube, Spotify, and other popular music sources.
What types of differentiated listening activities are included?
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!
Black History Month Activities: Reading, Writing, Leaders, Reflection & Craft
By Class Plus
Celebrate Black History Month while fostering reflection and meaningful discussions with this engaging resource. The activities are easy to develop and implement, making them perfect for independent work. Each page is thoughtfully structured to guide students through key moments, figures, and ideas in Black history, helping them reflect and think critically. At the end, families can come together to share insights and strengthen their bond through a simple activity that highlights this inspiring event.
Why Should You Use This?
This resource provides a dynamic way for students to connect with Black History Month. It encourages deep thinking, enhances cultural understanding, and sparks curiosity about historical events and figures that shaped our world. By integrating activities like timelines, compare-and-contrast exercises, and creative writing prompts, students will not only learn about history but also develop essential cognitive skills.
What Skills Are Students Working on with This Resource?
Students will build valuable skills such as:
This resource includes:
Happy Black History Month, and Enjoy Teaching your Kids Beyond the Facts!
BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES
By Primary Piglets
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
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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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I Have A Dream Opinion Writing: Martin Luther King Jr Writing Prompt: MLK Day
By E•Fish•ient Teaching
I have a dream writing prompt is perfect for the month of January when we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and his influence he made on the world. This writing prompts gives a little information on Dr. King Jr's dream for the world and then asks the students what dream they have that could make the world a better place. This opinion writing gives students the opportunity to learn a little about MLK and then brainstorm how they can make a difference in the world.
What's included in this is the writing prompt about MLK?
You can choose to have the students write a lengthy report or a simple essay. The 4 writing pages give students the option to write their own title or draw a picture along with their writing.
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Back to School Morning Meeting Work | Slides Template
By Professional Development and Teacher Prep
Do you need Morning Meeting Slides in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade to save you time and stress? Do you want it all in one place? Are you wanting to reduce behavior issues and raise engagement levels? These Morning Meeting activities were a game-changer in my classroom and led us to have the best year ever! My students were engaged, and well-behaved, and I had so much less stress! This is because we built really strong relationships and connections with each other which led to fewer disruptions and toxic stress.
This bundle is all of my Paperless Morning Work and PowerPoints bundled together for you!
The bundle includes:
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 & The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Reading Passages
By LessonLink Teacher
Dive into the rich history of The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and The Voting Rights Act of 1965 with this Reading Comprehension Passage tailored for students in grades 3, 4, and 5.
This versatile resource is also suitable for grade 6 students, ensuring a wide range of learners can benefit from its engaging content.
It will help to improve reading comprehension and enable the students to compare and contrast the two acts using the Venn diagram.
This resource can be used to explore themes related to the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Black History Month. It can also be used to integrate social studies and language arts into your curriculum.
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Black History Worksheets - Teaching Materials & Informative Writing Activities 1
By Kimberly
❤️Looking to teach about notable African American figures to celebrate Black History Month? Learn about 10 black heroes and the meaningful contributions they made, while practicing informative writing, spelling, vocabulary, parts of speech, and reading comprehension with these differentiated worksheets and teaching materials (flashcards, and biography fact sheets)!
✅ Black leaders included:
☑ Michael Jordan, Bessie Coleman, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Wilma Rudolph, Bill Pickett, Billie Holiday, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Thurgood Marshall
* This is set 1 of 2. Want to check out set 2? Click HERE.
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✏️ Perfect for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade!
✏️ The differentiated worksheets come in 3 levels and are the perfect addition to your Black History Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!
✏️Use the biography sheets and flashcards to teach your students about each historical figure! Play matching games, memory games, word wall activities and more!
✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, math centers, homework, intervention programs and more!
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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your students' needs.
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✅Includes: (49 pages)
✅ Biography fact sheets: (10 pages)
☑ Birth date
☑ Birth place
☑ Early life
☑ Accomplishments
✅ Flashcards: (9 pages)
☑ Historical figure picture (3 pages)
☑ Historical figure name (3 pages)
☑ Historical figure picture & name (3 pages)
✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (30 pages)
☑ Level 1 (10 pages)
☑ Level 2 (10 pages)
☑ Level 3 (10 pages)
✅ Bonus: (82 pages)
☑ Black & white set (49 pages)
☑ Table of contents (2 pages)
☑ What you need to know (1 page)
☑ Answer key (30 pages)
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✅ Black History Leaders: (10)
☑ Michael Jordan - basketball player
☑ Bessie Coleman - pilot
☑ Harriet Tubman - liberator
☑ Martin Luther King Jr. - leader
☑ Wilma Rudolph - track athlete
☑ Bill Pickett - cowboy
☑ Billie Holiday - singer
☑ Sojourner Truth - advocate
☑ Frederick Douglass - activist
☑ Thurgood Marshall - judge
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George Washington Carver Writing Craft | All About George Washington Carver
By Rainbow Lessons
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
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▪︎ Answer key to All about G.W. Carver
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Black History Art Project Big Bundle | Black History Month Art Projects
By Down in the Art Room
This big bundle of Black History Art Projects contains 4 cross-curricular lessons with loads of projects - 18 in all. Perfect for Black History Month, projects for every level Kindergarten through 5th grade are included. Along with highly engaging projects, these lessons include many extras to ensure project success!
This bundle includes the following resources:
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This bundle contains 4 PDF files for a total of 81 pages. It includes:
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Harmony Ink: 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Topics for Grades 3-6
By Thachakorn Kokong
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.
MLK Color By Number Martin Luther King Jr Subtraction Within 20 Math Activities
By You Are Special
MLK Color By Number Martin Luther King Jr Subtraction Within 20 Math Activities
Black History: African American Leaders Matching Cards
By Inspired By MlG
Celebrate Black History Month with this exciting and educational card matching game! Challenge your students' knowledge of African American leaders as they match their names with their iconic faces. Will your students be able to guess the name of the African American leader? This game is not only fun but also encourages important discussions about the accomplishments and contributions of these leaders. It's a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about the inspiring figures who have paved the way for equality and progress.
With vibrant and engaging illustrations, this Black History Month card matching game is a must-have addition to your classroom activities. Let your students immerse themselves in a journey through history while honing their memory skills. Get ready for an exciting and enlightening experience that celebrates black leaders and their invaluable impact on society!
By Beth Hammett
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!
Martin luther king jr | Mlk - Black History Month Quotes Coloring Pages BUNDLE
By The Students Palace
Fun Martin luther king jr | Black History Month Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!
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Martin Luther King Jr. Mini Booklet-Color or Black & White, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
By Regina Frazier
Use this mini booklet to assist you with teaching young students about Martin Luther King Junior Day. This mini-book explains his life in a simplified way kids will understand. It can be challenging to explain to students how things used to be long ago when there was segregation
You will receive a twelve-page mini-book that explains the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, This product comes in both a color and black and white version.
You can find this booklet embedded in the following product:
Martin Luther King Jr. Activities, Crafts, Timeline, mini booklets, writing prompts
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Stephen Curry Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
A biography writing unit about the life of basketball superstar, Stephen Curry. The NO PREP unit, which has been updated to include the 2022 NBA Championship victory, has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.
Included in this PDF printable resource:
If you would like to add another lesson, download the 3rd & 4th Grade Stephen Curry Reading Comprehension Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.
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The first lesson is interactive and involves students cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the students need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson children need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions on a prompt sheet before writing up their conclusion. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on to a neat copy on the template provided.
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Drawing Art: Jacob Lawrence Storefront Scene.
By Art Shack by JB
Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Jacob Lawrence Storefront Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. It is best to use 18 x 24 white paper for this unit, since this will be a rather large artwork. This unit should last 4-(50 minute) class periods. I allowed the use of crayon for larger areas on the paper (like the sky, road, sidewalk, and buildings). I allowed the use of colored pencils for small, detailed areas. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.
Canada Black History Month Bundle l bulletin board l Writing Activities l Poster
By Learn smartly
Canada Black History Month is celebrated annually in February to recognize and honor the contributions and achievements of African Canadians. During this month, there are various activities aimed at educating and inspiring children about the rich history of black Canadians.
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Harriet Tubman- Research Report Templates- Trifold- Women's History Month
By Veronica Reyes
Research Report Template for Biographies- Trifold- Women's + Black History Month- Black Changemakers!
Product Description:
Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Harriet Tubman Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.
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Lesson based on the video “The Story of Martin Luther King Jr."
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
Why is Martin Luther King's birthday celebrated as a national holiday, and who was he? Learn how Martin Luther King Jr. transformed American culture forever by watching this incredibly educational Kids Academy film about this remarkable guy. You will learn about his battle against segregation, a legislation in the United States that prohibited individuals with different skin tones from traveling, studying, or dining together. Some individuals felt it was normal to treat Black people badly, despite the fact that slavery had been abolished over a century earlier. In order to combat this inequality, Martin Luther King began using both words and nonviolent means, and he was successful!
This lesson plan is based on the YouTube video about Martin Luther King Jr.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwZxJEUOvS0. There are various activities for your students to do before, while, and after watching the video. The lesson last 90 minutes and it is designed mostly for Elementary school students. The answer key is included at the end.