FEB6 Black History Month Traditions

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Social Studies

Science of Reading

Teacher Facing
February 6, 2025

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Submit a Student Assistance Form (SAF) to notify a caring professional

about your needs. A SAF can be submitted to connect you to

resources/services for:

Do You Have a Need? Submit a SAF

www.HoustonISDsaf.com

•Housing

•Transportation

•and more!

•School Supplies

•Attendance

Submit a SAF by scanning the QR code or typing

•Mental Health

•Food/Clothing

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Materials

Social Studies

Student:
● Key Figures and Contributions

● Response card

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The Significance of Black History Month

This learning objective for today’s lesson, where students identify important

individuals who have participated voluntarily in civic affairs at state and

local levels, aligns with Black History Month by highlighting individuals who

have taken a stand against injustice and promoted civic responsibility.
Students can explore the efforts of local and state leaders who have

worked to dismantle systemic racism, advocate for civil rights, and build a

more equitable society.

It emphasizes the importance of fostering respect, understanding, and

justice in our communities. As educators, we have the opportunity to teach

students not only about historical events but also about their relevance

today, encouraging them to take action against injustice and work toward a

more inclusive and equitable world.

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LO: SWBAT identify customs, celebrations, and
traditions of various cultural, regional, and local
groups in Texas.

DOL: SW identify customs, celebrations, and
traditions of various cultural, regional, and local
groups in Texas in at least 1 of 2 questions.

SST.4.17A Identify customs, celebrations, and traditions of various cultural, regional, and local groups in Texas such as Cinco de Mayo, Oktoberfest, and

Fiesta San Antonio.

Texas Through Time

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Lesson Vocabulary

Contribution

Equality

Barrier

noun

noun

noun

Something given, created, or
done that helps make a positive
difference or adds to a larger
cause or goal.

The state of being treated the
same, especially in status,
rights, and opportunities.

Something that blocks or makes
it difficult to achieve a goal or
progress.

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What is one thing you
learned about Black
History Month and why is
it important to remember?

SST.4.17A Identify customs, celebrations, and traditions of various cultural, regional, and local groups in Texas such as Cinco de Mayo, Oktoberfest, and

Fiesta San Antonio.

Texas Through Time

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SST.4.17A Identify customs, celebrations, and traditions of various cultural, regional, and local groups in Texas such as Cinco de Mayo, Oktoberfest, and

Fiesta San Antonio.

Texas Through Time

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Why do you think it’s important to
learn about the contributions of
Black Americans in history?

It is important to learn about the
contributions of Black Americans
because …

Word Bank

history

culture

achievements

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What is Black History Month?

Month-long
celebration in

1976

Celebrated

Dr. Carter G.

Woodson

Achievements,

culture, and
contributions

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Dr. Carter G. Woodson:
The Father of Black History

● Worked in coal mines to help his family

● Became a teacher and historian

● First Black person to earn Ph.D. from

Harvard University

How can we honor Dr. Woodson's legacy in our own lives?

We can honor Dr. Woodson’s legacy by…

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Important Leaders:
Civil Rights Heroes

Dr. Martin

Luther King Jr.

Rosa Parks

Ruby Bridges

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Black Inventors Who Changed Our Lives

George

Washington Carver

Garrett Morgan

Madam C.J.

Walker

What are some other inventions that have changed our lives?

Some of the inventions that have changed our lives are…

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Black Athletes Who Broke Barriers

Jesse Owens

Jackie Robinson

Wilma Rudolph

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Black Musicians and Artists

Faith Ringgold

Louis Armstrong

Ella Fitzgerald

How can we use art and music to express ourselves and connect with others?

We can use art and music to express ourselves and connect with other by…

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Modern Day Heroes

Amanda Gorman

Mae Jemison

Barack Obama

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Activity: Black History Match-Up

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What is one thing you learned
about Black History Month and
why is it important to
remember?

One thing I learned about Black
History Month or a Black leader is
_____ because...

Word Bank

Contributions

history

culture

Achievements