5th grade Classes

Week of February 14-25


This month I would like for you to research about notable African Americans for Black History Month.

Directions:


Your task:

¨ Select a person from the list

¨ Research 4 star events/facts

¨ Research Major Accomplishments/Awards

¨ Research Obstacles if any, that this person encountered

¨ Date of birth/death

¨ Artifact or portrait or symbol that represents them

¨ Site your source

¨ Create your Pendant Banner with your partner

List of Notable Persons:

¨ Langston Hughes

¨ Walter Dean Myers

¨ Jacqueline Woodson

¨ Jerry Pinkney

¨ Nelson Mandela

¨ Barack Obama

¨ Benjamin Banneker

¨ Katherine Johnson

¨ Bessie Coleman

¨ Lonnie Johnson

¨ George Crum

¨ Jesse Eugene Russell

¨ Granville T. Woods

¨ Madam C.J. Walker

¨ Garrett Morgan

¨ Otis Boykin