Malcolm X's Elementary School Getting Revamp

Malcolm X's Elementary School Getting Revamp

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History, Social Studies, Moral Science

6th - 8th Grade

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The video discusses plans to honor Malcolm X by demolishing his former elementary school in Michigan and building a new social services facility in its place. James Henson, founder of the Young Black Panther Party, shares how Malcolm X's legacy inspires change. The video also provides historical context about Malcolm X's early life, including his attendance at Pleasant Grove Elementary School in 1931, the year his father was killed. Construction of the new facility is set to begin in late spring.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the new facility being built in place of Malcolm X's former elementary school?

A social services facility

A sports complex

A museum

A shopping mall

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is James Henson and what did he discuss in the video?

The founder of the Young Black Panther Party discussing Malcolm X's influence

A politician talking about civil rights

A teacher explaining Malcolm X's educational background

A historian discussing Malcolm X's speeches

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to James Henson, what did Malcolm X demonstrate to people from Michigan and around the world?

The significance of economic growth

The ability to make a change for a better future

The power of peaceful protest

The importance of education

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Malcolm X attend Pleasant Grove Elementary School?

1929

1931

1935

1940

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event in Malcolm X's life occurred in the same year he attended Pleasant Grove Elementary School?

He started his first job

He moved to a new city

He published his first book

His father was killed