9th Grade Black History Month Cultural Activities

Black History Month Activity WebQuest for Independent Work and Research

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to help your students learn about African American achievements? Are you struggling to find an engaging activity where they can practice their research skills? Then download this no prep and editable Black History Month Activity WebQuest for Independent Work and Research! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about achievements in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more. This research activity is perfect for Black History Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Ways to Use This Resource:

  • Full Class Activity
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Homework
  • Extra Credit
  • Substitute Plan
  • ... and more!

This resource includes:

  • WebQuest/scavenger hunt (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
  • An editable version of the WebQuest
  • Instructions, reflection questions, and an answer key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Website evaluation form
  • Terms of Use

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HARRIET TUBMAN-Novel By Ann Petry-Digital Background Info Introduction-PPT

By Kiwious About Vocab

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to Harriet Tubman:Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry. This Digital PowerPoint Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

PowerPoint Slides:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

4. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

5. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

6. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

7. **Pre and Post Printable Assessments and Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This lesson is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

$4.00

BUNDLE Martin Luther King Jr Activities and Bulletin Board Set

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to make learning about Dr Martin Luther King engaging? Do you want your students to be motivated to learn? Then download this BUNDLE Martin Luther King Jr Activities and Bulletin Board Set! Your students will learn about Dr. King's life, achievements, and more. They will also be engaged with the bulletin board that will surely brighten your classroom. A handout of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans.

TRIVIA GAMES

These small-group or full-class activities will help your students learn about Dr King in a fun and interactive manner. This resource comes with 35 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played moving around the classroom or sitting in seats. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

BULLETIN BOARD

The perfect way to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day is with this interactive bulletin board featuring 20 low ink mini-posters of quotes by Dr King! This bulletin board also comes with 4 interactive reflection mini-posters to encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about non-violent resistance and forgiveness. As a bonus, you will also receive a handout of the quotes along with writing reflection prompts. No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

This resource includes:

  • 35 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
  • Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
  • Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
  • Extra handout without answers
  • 20 low ink 8.5 X 11 mini-posters
  • Title Page
  • Brief Biography
  • 4 reflection mini-posters
  • BONUS List of all quotes with a reflection writing activity
  • Terms of Use

How to use this resource:

  • To learn about Dr King's life

  • For a classroom party

  • For sub plans

  • When your students need a 'brain break'

  • And more!

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Black History Month Activity People in STEM

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to make learning about African Americans in STEM engaging? Then download this Black History Month Activity People in STEM resource! Well suited for the Science and Math class, your students will learn about astronauts, inventors, chemists, doctors, and more! These fun trivia games can be used as small group or full class activities, as an engaging opener, brain break, or built into your lesson plans.

This resource comes with 30+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

Most questions have context to help students learn about these innovators:

  • In 2019, Dasia Taylor created surgical sutures that change color to indicate if a patient’s wound is infected. How old was Ms. Taylor when she invented this? (Age: 15)
  • Lonnie George Johnson was employed as an engineer on spacecraft that were sent to Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn. He was also an inventor. What did he invent? (The Super Soaker water gun)
  • And More!

How this resource helps you:

  • Students will learn a lot about African Americans in STEM
  • The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
  • The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
  • NO PREP and very few resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

This resource includes:

  • 30+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
  • Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
  • Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
  • Extra handout without answers
  • Terms of Use

How to use this resource:

  • To learn about people in STEM
  • For a classroom party
  • For sub plans
  • When your students need a 'brain break'
  • And more!

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Black History Month Activities

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking for comprehensive activities that allow students to explore the people, places, events, and achievements of African Americans? Then download these Black History Month Activities! These games are perfect for the month of February, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

This engaging no prep resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

Most questions have context to help students remember the information:

  • As one of the very first boy bands, how many Top 40 hit singles did The Jackson 5 have during their career?
  • With the court case Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered schools to become integrated. What year was this case decided?
  • And More!

How this resource helps you:

  • Students will learn a lot about African Americans
  • The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
  • The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
  • NO PREP and very few resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

This resource includes:

  • 50+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
  • Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
  • Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
  • Extra handout without answers
  • Terms of Use

How to use this resource:

  • For a classroom party
  • For sub plans
  • When your students need a 'brain break'
  • And more!

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Juneteenth Activities for ELA and Social Studies Middle and High School Students

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to help your students learn about diversity in the USA? Do you struggle to find a no prep activity to learn about Juneteenth? Then download this Juneteenth Activities for ELA and Social Studies Middle and High School Students! Students will learn about the history, people, events, and more of this new federal holiday.

These small group or full class activities can be used as an engaging opener, brain break, or built into your lesson plans. This resource comes with 30 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

How to use this resource:

  • To learn about Juneteenth
  • For a classroom party
  • For sub plans
  • When your students need a 'brain break'
  • And more!

This resource includes:

  • 30 multiple-choice trivia questions
  • Instructions for 3 games
  • Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
  • Extra handout without answers
  • Terms of Use

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Jazz and Blues Scat Writing

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!

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Dr Martin Luther King Jr Activities for Black History Month Middle School ELA

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to make learning about Dr Martin Luther King engaging? Do you need a fun activity for students to learn about his life and activism? Then download these Dr Martin Luther King Jr Activities for Black History Month Activity! These individual or team-building activities are well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans! This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

This resource includes:

  • 35 unique multiple-choice trivia questions
  • Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
  • Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
  • Extra handout without answers
  • Terms of Use

How to use this resource:

  • To learn about Dr King's life
  • For a classroom party
  • For sub plans
  • When your students need a 'brain break'
  • And more!

✈️ Click here to follow A World to Explore Store and be the first to know about brand-new games and activities!

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Martin Luther King Bulletin Board with Reflection Activities Black History Month

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking for a way to honor and celebrate Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day? Do you want to decorate for Black History Month? Then download this Martin Luther King Bulletin Board Set with Reflection Activities for Black History Month resource! This resource features 20 low-ink posters of quotes by Dr King! This bulletin board also comes with 4 interactive reflection mini-posters to encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about non-violent resistance and forgiveness. As a bonus, you will also receive a handout of the quotes along with writing reflection prompts.

No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

This resource contains:

  • 20 low-ink 8.5 X 11 mini-posters
  • Title Page
  • Brief Biography
  • 4 reflection mini-posters
  • BONUS List of all quotes with a reflection writing activity

Why this resource?

  • All you need to decorate for this holiday
  • Interactive bulletin board allows students to reflect on their own feelings
  • Reflection prompts allows students to think deeper on the subjects of forgiveness and non-violent resistance

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Roberto Clemente Reading Comprehension Research Passage- Hispanic Heritage Month

By Veronica Reyes

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Roberto Clemente a as a Black Changemaker and a Latino Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

  • Colored and black-line version
  • Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)
$2.25

Roberto Clemente Reading Comprehension Research Passage- Hispanic Heritage Month

By Veronica Reyes

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Roberto Clemente a as a Black Changemaker and a Latino Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

  • Colored and black-line version
  • Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)
$2.25

Rosa Parks Reading Comprehension Research Passage- Women's History Month

By Veronica Reyes

Want an engaging way to teach about women that changed the world?

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Rosa Parks as a Black Changemaker and a Female Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Women's History Month or Black History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence


INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

  • Colored and black-line version
  • Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)
$2.25

Roberto Clemente Reading Comprehension Research Passage- Hispanic Heritage Month

By Veronica Reyes

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Roberto Clemente a as a Black Changemaker and a Latino Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

  • Colored and black-line version
  • Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)
$2.25

Rosa Parks Reading Comprehension Research Passage- Women's History Month

By Veronica Reyes

Want an engaging way to teach about women that changed the world?

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Rosa Parks as a Black Changemaker and a Female Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Women's History Month or Black History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence


INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

  • Colored and black-line version
  • Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)
$2.25

Rosa Parks Reading Comprehension Research Passage- Women's History Month

By Veronica Reyes

Want an engaging way to teach about women that changed the world?

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Rosa Parks as a Black Changemaker and a Female Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Women's History Month or Black History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence


INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

  • Colored and black-line version
  • Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)
$2.25