Black History Month
2 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thSocial Studies
Summary
The month of February honors the important role Black people play in the story of our country. Across the United States, schools and communities organize to learn more about Black History and Culture. How is Black History Month recognized in your community? How do you recognize Black History throughout the year?
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Touches on the history of slavery and the fight for civil rights.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Short explainer (2 min) from PBS LearningMedia's *All About the Holidays*.
- Why was February chosen for Black History Month?
- What do schools and communities do during the month?
- Why does the video ask how you recognize Black history the rest of the year?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: history, heritage, contribution, civil rights.
Try it: Choose one person you learn about this month and write three sentences about what they changed.