Black History Month Activity Spreadsheet

2023 ECST Math Department – Black History Month Activities

Pick one of the following lessons or activities to be included in your class instruction. Indicate your selected choice on the Google spreadsheet. I copied the spreadsheet from last year so your selections from last year will appear. If you select the same activity as last year, be mindful to change the dates.

1. Students complete an activity/activities to create a bulletin board inside the classroom.

a. 2 Truths and a Lie – using black mathematicians and scientists (from last year).

i. One of the statements (2 truths & 1 lie) must be a math related statement.

b. Facts, information & math word problems from “Bulletin Board Famous Black Americans” (see attachment 1B)

2. Students complete the 10 Algebra (& one Geometry) worksheet activities & then display on a bulletin board inside the classroom. (see attachments numbered 01 through 10)

3. Include the “March on Washington” lesson plan in your instruction. Display student work in the classroom. (see attachments beginning with 3)

4. Include the “Equality Inequalities” lesson plan in your instruction. Display student work in the classroom. (see attachment beginning with 4)

Looking for fresh ideas for Black History Month activities? Check out these sites:

• We Are Teachers: Fresh Ideas For Black History Month

• NEA: Black History Month Lesson Resources

Notes:

Instead of decorating a door, maybe they can decorate a Google slide. A focus on digital projects could be combined to create a slide presentation on Prezi or Peardeck. What about using Powtoon or TextingStory? Get creative. Share your ideas with your team members.