Ways to Incorporate Black History Month Year Round
The Social Studies Teacher Podcast · Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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Show Notes
As a child and a person of color, I often felt embarrassed during February (I explain why in the episode). I don't want that to happen to your students! Today I'm sharing my perspective about navigating Black History Month. I hope your students enjoy these lesson planning ideas as they deepen their understanding of how people in black history have shaped our culture.
Episode Highlights
- My experiences learning about black history as an African American student
- Quotes from famous black people in history
- Incorporating black history within your reading block
- Researching a wide variety of voices
Resources and Links
Black History Month Unit for Upper Elementary
Black History Biography Bundle
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