Black History Month

Holidays & Events

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

Students read about Black History Month and slavery in America. They are introduced to important Black American figures and firsts. The lesson includes vocabulary review and discussion tasks.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
interpretive

Vocabulary

observance
scholar
notable
colonial period
domestic servant
harsh
abolition
safe haven
discrimination
oral
cuisine
plantation
critic
dedicate
commercialized
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A spinning paper plane