Black History Month


Posted on: February 21st, 2016 by Mason

You can find loads of activities celebrating Black History Month in “Maggie’s Treasure Trove”

Here are just a few!

Dr. Rebecca Cole, an Early African American Doctor

Students will read a brief biography about Dr. Rebecca Cole. They will learn about her accomplishments and kindness. A timeline and thought questions help students to better understand her.

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, Surgeon

Students will read an informational text about Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, an important African American heart surgeon who not only improved medicine and surgery but also worked to integrate the medical community. In a follow-up activity, they will provide details to support three main ideas of the text and draw a conclusion about Dr. Williams.