Black History Month Activities

Bring an innovative approach to your music classroom or homeschool with the contemporary works of George Walker! This comprehensive composer pack engages students in listening activities, biography pages, and even a word puzzle!

What's Included

1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.

Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"

Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.

Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets

Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.

2 Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.

Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.

Composer Rating Activity - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or as a bulletin board display.

Word Composer Activity - The classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.

Musical Selections (two pages per piece)

01. Sinfonia No. 4

02. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1

03. String Quartet No. 2

04. Piano Sonata No. 5

05. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra

06. Bleu for Unaccompanied Violin

07. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra

08. Pageant and Proclamation

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African American history is American history! This Student Notebook can be used with or separate from the 90 Second Social Studies Famous African Americans assignment.

The notebook includes a list of 35 Famous African Americans with room to write notes for each individual. A page of reflection questions for further study, and two extra pages of notes.

Looking for an engaging way to teach and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day or Black History Month? This Martin Luther King Jr. Resource is perfect for inspiring young learners while simplifying complex concepts about this influential civil rights leader. Students will dive into a Martin Luther King Jr. biography research worksheet, explore key facts, and reflect on his leadership. The included pennant makes a meaningful classroom decoration, adding a visual touch to the lesson. Plus, students can channel their inner leaders by writing their speeches and sharing personal ideas on justice and equality.

The medal, designed with Martin Luther King Jr.'s image, lets them proudly wear a symbol of this inspiring figure.

These engaging activities offer an easy and effective way to teach students about Martin Luther King Jr., making learning fun and impactful.

This resource includes:

• Page 1: Martin Luther King, Jr. Biography Research
• Page 2: If I Were a Leader Like Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Page 3: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Interesting Facts
• Page 4: Martin Luther King, Jr. Medal - I Have a Dream version
• Page 5: Martin Luther King, Jr. Medal - Empty version
• Page 6: Martin Luther King, Jr. Pennant

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

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

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Nonstandard Measurement Center!

Nonstandard Measurement Center JANUARY FEBRUARY set includes 24 FUN & ENGAGING themed task cards for measuring length. Students use nonstandard or standard units of measure (metric or customary), so it's great for Kindergarten through 5th grade! Great for an ongoing math station, just change it out with one of my other seasonal/holiday sets to keep it fresh and engaging!

HOW TO USE

⭐Math Centers/Stations

⭐Small Group

⭐Tutoring & Reteaching

WHAT'S INCLUDED

►2 sets of 12 themed measurement task cards (Jan. & Feb.)
►each set has a different colored border
►students circle which set they are using on the recording sheet
►measurement units are open-ended allowing for nonstandard or standard measurement

►2 variations of recording sheet (with and without estimation)

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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!

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❤️Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Martin Luther King or Black History Month in your classroom? Your students will enjoy problem-solving, creative thinking, coloring, and collaboration with these printable straight and jigsaw piece puzzles! (20 pages)

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⭐️This resource includes black and white coloring page puzzles that students can creatively personalize, as well as puzzles in full color.

⭐️Students can color and assemble individually or each student may color one puzzle piece and the puzzle can be assembled collaboratively, as a class.

⭐️For extra fun, you can hide the puzzle pieces around the room for your students to find and piece together!

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✏️ Simply print on card stock, laminate, and cut to use over and over again.

✏️Differentiated to accommodate all skill levels in your classroom.

✏️Perfect for your kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade learners!

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✅ Includes: (174 pages)

Individual Puzzles

☑ Color puzzles: (10 pages)

• Color - jigsaw pieces 2x2 - 4 pieces (1 page)

• Color - jigsaw pieces 3x3 - 9 pieces (1 page)

• Color - jigsaw pieces 4x4 - 16 pieces (1 page)

• Color - jigsaw pieces 5x5 - 25 pieces (1 page)

• Color - jigsaw pieces 6x6 - 36 pieces (1 page)

• Color - straight pieces 2x2 - 4 pieces (1 page)

• Color - straight pieces 3x3 - 9 pieces (1 page)

• Color - straight pieces 4x4 - 16 pieces (1 page)

• Color - straight pieces 5x5 - 25 pieces (1 page)

• Color - straight pieces 6x6 - 36 pieces (1 page)

☑ Black and white puzzles: (10 pages)

• Black and white - jigsaw pieces 2x2 - 4 pieces (1 page)

• Black and white - jigsaw pieces 3x3 - 9 pieces (1 page)

• Black and white - jigsaw pieces 4x4 - 16 pieces (1 page)

• Black and white - jigsaw pieces 5x5 - 25 pieces (1 page)

• Black and white - jigsaw pieces 6x6 - 36 pieces (1 page)

• Black and white - straight pieces 2x2 - 4 pieces (1 page)

• Black and white - straight pieces 3x3 - 9 pieces (1 page)

• Black and white - straight pieces 4x4 - 16 pieces (1 page)

• Black and white - straight pieces 5x5 - 25 pieces (1 page)

• Black and white - straight pieces 6x6 - 36 pieces (1 page)

Collaborative Puzzles

☑ Black and white puzzles: (154 pages)

• Black and white - jigsaw pieces 4x4 - 16 pieces (16 pages)

• Black and white - jigsaw pieces 5x5 - 25 pieces (25 pages)

• Black and white - jigsaw pieces 6x6 - 36 pieces (36 pages)

• Black and white - straight pieces 4x4 - 16 pieces (16 pages)

• Black and white - straight pieces 5x5 - 25 pieces (25 pages)

• Black and white - straight pieces 6x6 - 36 pieces (36 pages)

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Are you searching for a fun activity to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Look no further! The Martin Luther King Jr. coloring activity with quotes is perfect for various grade levels. Teachers can simply print and go!

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• Coloring page with quote

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• Martin Luther King Jr. Code Breaker Activity

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Celebrate Valentine's Day and Black History Month with 'Harmony of Hope,' an inspiring and educational music analysis resource designed for middle school students (Grades 5-8). This engaging and no-prep-required package brilliantly combines themes of love, hope, and inspiration through the lens of pivotal songs from the Civil Rights Movement.

What's Inside:

• Google Slides Presentation (32 Slides): Each slide is a journey into the heart of the Civil Rights era, featuring seven influential songs: "A Change Is Gonna Come," "Respect," "My Girl," "Get Ready," "What's Going On," "People Get Ready," and "Young, Gifted and Black," along with the powerful "Say it Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud." The presentation includes captivating introductions to each artist, music video, thought-provoking discussion questions, and clear directions for exploring each song.
• Comprehensive PDF Packet (10 Pages): This downloadable packet offers the complete lyrics for each song, alongside a notes section for personal reflections and a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reason) based open-ended writing prompt, encouraging deep analytical and creative thinking.

Perfect For:

• Black History Month and Valentine's Day Thematic Learning: This unique resource combines historical significance with themes of love and resilience, offering a multifaceted approach to February's key celebrations.
• Engaging Classroom Discussions: Spark meaningful conversations among students about history, music, and social change.
• Easy Integration into Curriculum: Seamlessly fits into social studies, music, and English language arts lessons.
• No-Prep Convenience: Simply print the materials and you're ready to go! Ideal for busy teachers looking for ready-to-use educational tools.

Bring the powerful messages of hope, love, and inspiration from the Civil Rights Movement into your classroom this February with 'Harmony of Hope.' Engage, educate, and inspire your middle school students with this one-of-a-kind resource!

This resource contains 4 cross-curricular art lessons inspired by the artwork of Alma Thomas.  Perfect for Black History Month (February) or Women’s History Month (March), these engaging projects can be used with Kindergarten through 5th grade students to produce stunning artwork. 

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 22 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 4 projects
• Suggestions for project and material variations 
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• Alma Thomas artist facts
• Black History Month facts
• Women’s History Month facts
• Tips for project success
• National Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for Kindergarten-5th grades

With 4 projects of varying levels of complexity, differentiation for students is easy.  Let students choose a project, assign different projects for grade levels, or even mix & match project components to create new unique projects.  This is a fantastic project for Black History Month & Women’s History Month.  Start the project in February & continue it into March - perfect for when students may struggle to finish projects due to testing, schedule changes, or even absences. 

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Martin Luther King Jr. Editable Color By Code Black History Month All Subjects, Grammar, Reading, Phonics, writing**, math & more (Editable)**: You will love this editable color-by-code resource. With this product, you will create differentiated pages for your student's needs throughout the year. Create your math, reading, phonics, and more worksheets. I am sure you will enjoy creating a content area resource for your grade level, and most importantly, you will have a lot of choices with the skills and subjects you want to focus on. Celebrate MLK Jr. and Black History Month and reinforce the skills each student needs.

Here are a few ideas to help you begin:

➪ Phonics: Short/Long vowels, CVC, Sight words, Trick Words, Blends, Word families, Suffixes /prefixes, and more. Choose your subject, lesson, and skill, edit, print, and let students review and drill the skill they need to focus on.

➪ Math: Addition/Subtraction, Place Value, Measurements, Multiplication /Division, and more. Feel free to use it with your school or any program that will support your students in achieving their goals.

Use with any subject:

Science and Social Studies Vocabulary Words

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✎ Use them with early finishers to keep them engaged and drilling the skills.

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⭐ 4 different editable pages for your own words or numbers

⭐ 4 Color pages to help teachers edit and create their Color-By-Code worksheets

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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.

This is a perfect way to have students learn about four Black Americans instrumental in the US Civil Rights Movement. Students will watch videos, answer questions, write poetry, create a headline and will identify a hero in their own lives who shows the same perseverance of those featured. All of the activities are done on the hyperdoc. I usually have students do this over the course of 3-4 days independently and have them submit it electronically for an assessment grade.

I am always amazed at the connections students make with this assignment to their own experiences.

This specific resource highlights the lives of Malcolm X, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass and Jackie Robinson.

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Get ready to embark on an exciting educational journey this Black History Month with a variety of engaging activities! These activities have been carefully designed to make learning about black history fun and interactive for students.

Challenge your word skills with "How many words can you find?" activity, where you'll uncover hidden words related to black history. Step into the shoes of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a unique writing activity, where you can have a virtual conversation with this influential leader. Test your knowledge with Black History Month Trivia, complete with an answer key for self-assessment.

Enhance your language skills by putting Black History Month words in alphabetical order. Explore the lives of inspiring African American leaders by writing their captivating biographies. Unleash your creativity by designing your own Black History Month T-shirt through a drawing activity.

Experience empathy by taking a walk in an African American leader's shoes through a thought-provoking writing activity. Finally, dream big and express your own aspirations in the "I have a dream" writing activity.

With these activities, students will not only learn about the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history but will also develop vital skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. Join us in celebrating Black History Month and let the learning begin! black history fun and interactive for students.

Activities included 

Black History Month- How many words can you find

Writing activity-Conversation with Martin Luther King, Jr.

Alphabetical order-Black History Month words 

Black History month Trivia with answer key

Writing Activity- Biography of an African American Leader

Drawing Activity- Design a Black History Month T-shirt

Writing Activity- Take a walk in an African American Leader’s shoes

NO PREP NEEDED!!

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

Fun Cutting And Pasting | Scissor Skills Activity Pages For Kids And Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice by cutting and Gluening skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun and educational gift!

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Cut And Paste Worksheets

• pages ( 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.

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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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