7th Grade Resources
Option #1 Create a performance piece to help our community understand the message of an Amanda Gorman poem.
7th Grade: "Rise Up as One" by Amanda Gorman
Amanda Gorman Biography: https://www.milkenscholars.org/scholars/directory/profile/amanda-gorman
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Option #2 Design a creative response to these Questions for Action.
Why do we have Black History month and other cultural observance months (see below)?
What are the current racial injustices that are impacting our community?
What's my role in standing up against racism?
In what ways are we engaging the community?
How might we showcase our impact?
African American History Month (February) National African American History Month in February celebrates the contributions that African Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation's history.
American Indian Heritage Month (November) National American Indian Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the accomplishments of the peoples who were the original inhabitants, explorers and settlers of the United States.
Asian Pacific Heritage Month (May) Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is a month to celebrate the contributions Asian/Pacific Americans have made to American history, society and culture.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day (September 17) Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787 and “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.”
Human Rights Day (December 10) Human Rights Day is observed each year to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948.
Irish-American Heritage Month (March) Irish-American Heritage Month is a month to celebrate the contributions which Irish-Americans have made to the United States.
Jewish American Heritage Month (May) Jewish American Heritage Month is a month to celebrate the contributions Jewish Americans have made to America since they first arrived in New Amsterdam in 1654.
Law Day (May 1) Law Day is a national day to celebrate the rule of law and its contributions to the freedoms Americans enjoy.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month (June) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month commemorates the events of June 1969 and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQ Americans.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October) National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrates the accomplishments in the workplace of persons with disabilities and reaffirms the commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities to all citizens.
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society and culture and to honor five of our Central American neighbors who celebrate their Independence days in September.
Women's History Month (March) Women’s History Month honors and celebrates the struggles and achievements of American women throughout the history of the United States.
A performance piece/response could be your own poem, video, song, art piece, etc. Be creative and express yourself. Responses need to support our BMMS core values of Respect, Responsibility, Hard Work and Kindness.