Famous Problem Solvers
Who was the civil rights leader known for his “I Have a Dream” speech?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What’s the first step when you misplace something important
Stay calm and retrace your steps.
Name one healthy way to relieve stress.
Deep breathing, walking, prayer, or listening to music.
What TV show featured the Evans family living in Chicago
Good Times
Who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, sparking the bus boycott?
Rosa Parks
If you’re running late for an appointment, what should you do
Call ahead to let them know.
What’s one benefit of talking about your problems instead of keeping them inside?
It helps lighten the burden and find solutions.
Finish the lyric: “Ain’t no mountain
high enough
Who founded the Tuskegee Institute and believed in education and self-reliance for Black people?
Booker T. Washington
What’s a good way to handle conflict with a family member?
Listen first, speak calmly, and focus on solutions.
Name three coping skills you can use when feeling overwhelmed.
Journaling, exercise, reaching out to a friend, meditation, etc.
Name one popular snack or drink you remember from childhood
varies.
This scientist developed the theory of relativity
Albert Einstein
If you’re stressed about money, what’s one healthy first step you can take?
Make a budget, talk with someone you trust, or ask about community resources.
What’s one positive affirmation you could say to yourself during hard times?
Answer varies.
Who sang the hit song “Respect,” which became an anthem for strength and pride?
Aretha Franklin
Who invented the traffic signal and improved the gas mask, saving countless lives?
Garrett Morgan
What’s one problem you’ve overcome in life that you’re most proud of, and what helped you get through it?”
varies
What is one coping strategy that black people have used for generations that still helps us today?
Prayer, singing, storytelling, community support, perseverance.
Name the TV show where a wealthy Black family lived in a New York penthouse and the theme song said, “Movin’ on up.”
The Jeffersons