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10 Activities Exploring Black History Month

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Grades K - 8

7 Hours 30 Minutes

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Explore our curated playlist of activities for Black History month in Mizzen. These activities span the topics of social justice, civil rights, the civil war, abolitionist leaders and more. Allow Mizzen to help with planning Black History Month for students and get started with these activities today.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Stories and Perspectives, We The People

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by listening to a picture book. Then, students team-up to create their own books about Dr. King.

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“Our Right to Assemble” Posters

Belonging and Community, We The People

“Our Right to Assemble” Posters

Grades 3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students explore what the freedom of assembly means in the United States. Then, students split into teams to read excerpts from articles about the First Amendment and prepare posters entitled “Our Right to Assemble”, illustrating examples of protected assembly. Finally, they discuss and clarify what peaceably assemble means and what responsibilities people have when exercising their rights.

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Linda Brown Went to School . . . and Changed History: The Equal Protection Clause

Belonging and Community, We The People

Linda Brown Went to School . . . and Changed History: The Equal Protection Clause

Grades 3 - 5

45 Minutes

Young students may have never heard of the equal protection clause, yet they can identify with the act of going to school every day. In this activity, students discuss a landmark Supreme Court case involving grade-school student Linda Brown.

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Harriet Tubman

Arts in Action, We The People

Harriet Tubman

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students listen to a picture book read aloud about Harriet Tubman. Then, students work in groups to create a book about Harriet Tubman.

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What Rights Do People Have? (Grade K-2)

What Rights Do People Have? (Grade K-2)

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students explore and discuss how all people are entitled to basic rights, such as living in peace, access to food and water, and living without fear.

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Equal Rights for All

Equal Rights for All

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

Children explore the concept that all people are entitled to basic rights and should be equally protected by laws.

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Civil Rights in the United States

Stories and Perspectives, We The People

Civil Rights in the United States

Grades 6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this team building activity, students explore tolerance and learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the civil rights movement. Students will develop key skills, such as communication, diversity and multicultural awareness, and collaboration.

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I Have a Dream - MLK and Civil Rights

Stories and Perspectives, We The People

I Have a Dream - MLK and Civil Rights

Grades 2 - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Discuss Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream..." speech with students, and help them articulate and advocate for their own dreams.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Stories and Perspectives, We The People

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by listening to a picture book. Then, students team-up to create their own books about Dr. King.

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“Our Right to Assemble” Posters

Belonging and Community, We The People

“Our Right to Assemble” Posters

Grades 3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students explore what the freedom of assembly means in the United States. Then, students split into teams to read excerpts from articles about the First Amendment and prepare posters entitled “Our Right to Assemble”, illustrating examples of protected assembly. Finally, they discuss and clarify what peaceably assemble means and what responsibilities people have when exercising their rights.

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Linda Brown Went to School . . . and Changed History: The Equal Protection Clause

Belonging and Community, We The People

Linda Brown Went to School . . . and Changed History: The Equal Protection Clause

Grades 3 - 5

45 Minutes

Young students may have never heard of the equal protection clause, yet they can identify with the act of going to school every day. In this activity, students discuss a landmark Supreme Court case involving grade-school student Linda Brown.

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Harriet Tubman

Arts in Action, We The People

Harriet Tubman

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students listen to a picture book read aloud about Harriet Tubman. Then, students work in groups to create a book about Harriet Tubman.

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What Rights Do People Have? (Grade K-2)

What Rights Do People Have? (Grade K-2)

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students explore and discuss how all people are entitled to basic rights, such as living in peace, access to food and water, and living without fear.

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Equal Rights for All

Equal Rights for All

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

Children explore the concept that all people are entitled to basic rights and should be equally protected by laws.

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Civil Rights in the United States

Stories and Perspectives, We The People

Civil Rights in the United States

Grades 6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this team building activity, students explore tolerance and learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the civil rights movement. Students will develop key skills, such as communication, diversity and multicultural awareness, and collaboration.

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I Have a Dream - MLK and Civil Rights

Stories and Perspectives, We The People

I Have a Dream - MLK and Civil Rights

Grades 2 - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Discuss Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream..." speech with students, and help them articulate and advocate for their own dreams.

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10 Activities Exploring Black History Month

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10 Activities Exploring Black History Month

Grades K - 8

7 Hours 30 Minutes

Overview

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Stories and Perspectives, We The People

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by listening to a picture book. Then, students team-up to create their own books about Dr. King.

Discover Activity

“Our Right to Assemble” Posters

Belonging and Community, We The People

“Our Right to Assemble” Posters

Grades 3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students explore what the freedom of assembly means in the United States. Then, students split into teams to read excerpts from articles about the First Amendment and prepare posters entitled “Our Right to Assemble”, illustrating examples of protected assembly. Finally, they discuss and clarify what peaceably assemble means and what responsibilities people have when exercising their rights.

Discover Activity

Linda Brown Went to School . . . and Changed History: The Equal Protection Clause

Belonging and Community, We The People

Linda Brown Went to School . . . and Changed History: The Equal Protection Clause

Grades 3 - 5

45 Minutes

Young students may have never heard of the equal protection clause, yet they can identify with the act of going to school every day. In this activity, students discuss a landmark Supreme Court case involving grade-school student Linda Brown.

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Harriet Tubman

Arts in Action, We The People

Harriet Tubman

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students listen to a picture book read aloud about Harriet Tubman. Then, students work in groups to create a book about Harriet Tubman.

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What Rights Do People Have? (Grade K-2)

What Rights Do People Have? (Grade K-2)

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students explore and discuss how all people are entitled to basic rights, such as living in peace, access to food and water, and living without fear.

Discover Activity

Equal Rights for All

Equal Rights for All

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

Children explore the concept that all people are entitled to basic rights and should be equally protected by laws.

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Civil Rights in the United States

Stories and Perspectives, We The People

Civil Rights in the United States

Grades 6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this team building activity, students explore tolerance and learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the civil rights movement. Students will develop key skills, such as communication, diversity and multicultural awareness, and collaboration.

Discover Activity

I Have a Dream - MLK and Civil Rights

Stories and Perspectives, We The People

I Have a Dream - MLK and Civil Rights

Grades 2 - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Discuss Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream..." speech with students, and help them articulate and advocate for their own dreams.

Discover Activity

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Stories and Perspectives, We The People

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by listening to a picture book. Then, students team-up to create their own books about Dr. King.

Discover Activity

“Our Right to Assemble” Posters

Belonging and Community, We The People

“Our Right to Assemble” Posters

Grades 3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students explore what the freedom of assembly means in the United States. Then, students split into teams to read excerpts from articles about the First Amendment and prepare posters entitled “Our Right to Assemble”, illustrating examples of protected assembly. Finally, they discuss and clarify what peaceably assemble means and what responsibilities people have when exercising their rights.

Discover Activity

Linda Brown Went to School . . . and Changed History: The Equal Protection Clause

Belonging and Community, We The People

Linda Brown Went to School . . . and Changed History: The Equal Protection Clause

Grades 3 - 5

45 Minutes

Young students may have never heard of the equal protection clause, yet they can identify with the act of going to school every day. In this activity, students discuss a landmark Supreme Court case involving grade-school student Linda Brown.

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Harriet Tubman

Arts in Action, We The People

Harriet Tubman

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students listen to a picture book read aloud about Harriet Tubman. Then, students work in groups to create a book about Harriet Tubman.

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What Rights Do People Have? (Grade K-2)

What Rights Do People Have? (Grade K-2)

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students explore and discuss how all people are entitled to basic rights, such as living in peace, access to food and water, and living without fear.

Discover Activity

Equal Rights for All

Equal Rights for All

Grades K - 2

45 Minutes

Children explore the concept that all people are entitled to basic rights and should be equally protected by laws.

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Civil Rights in the United States

Stories and Perspectives, We The People

Civil Rights in the United States

Grades 6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this team building activity, students explore tolerance and learn about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the civil rights movement. Students will develop key skills, such as communication, diversity and multicultural awareness, and collaboration.

Discover Activity

I Have a Dream - MLK and Civil Rights

Stories and Perspectives, We The People

I Have a Dream - MLK and Civil Rights

Grades 2 - 5

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Discuss Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream..." speech with students, and help them articulate and advocate for their own dreams.

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