Celebrating Black History Month

8.1.18  Analyze different interests and points of view of individuals and groups involved in the abolitionist, feminist and social reform movements, and in sectional conflicts.

 Identify Black Americans that have made important inventions and discoveries, created great works of art, and excelled in science, music, medicine and sports.  Acknowledge that they have played important roles in America’s history. All Americans need to know about these important people. The accomplishments of these black heroes can help us all realize how these black Americans overcame obstacles in order to reach their goals.

Essential Questions:
1.  Which influential African Americans do we celebrate this month?
2.  What inventions/contributions did African Americans provide to better our future?

Memory verse:
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”                     2 Corinthians 3:17.

E Ola! Learner Outcomes
Kūlia – Excellence; Innovation and Creativity

Black people have made critical contributions to the STEAM field that shape our world. However, their path to STEAM education and achievement has been historically limited by systemic racism and oppression.

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art + design, and math) is essentially about making things that change the world. Now more than ever, STEAM skills are crucial to advancing our society and solving the problems of the world. Inventors, architects, scientists, web developers, and many more professionals use STEAM skills every day.

Students will meet many inspiring black people who are makers, creators, and innovators. Students will also learn about the darker history of oppression that makes the achievements of these folks all the more remarkable. At the end of the text set, students will complete a creative project that showcases their understanding of STEAM and the black experience.

• STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art + design, and math) is essentially about making things that change the world. Black people have made critical contributions to the STEAM field that shape our world today.

Value:
Hōʻihi – To give respect

2/7 – Celebrating Black History Month:  Making Things that Change the World:  STEAM and the Black Experience.  Newsela Lesson 1

2/8 – Newsela Lesson 2

2/9 – WordItOut – Research and compile information