Black History Month (JCA)

Black Historical Figures

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Why do we celebrate Black History Month?

• To learn about African Americans who helped shape our country
• To honor Black people from the past and today
• To remember their courage, hard work, and achievements

Black History Month helps us celebrate fairness, respect, and equality.

200

What is Martin Luther King Jr. known for?

• Led the Civil Rights Movement
• Believed in peaceful protests
• Gave the famous “I Have a Dream” speech

300

What is Rosa Parks known for?

• Refused to give up her bus seat
• Helped change unfair laws
• Inspired others to stand up for equality

400

What is Maya Angelou known for?

• Famous poet and writer
• Wrote about hope, courage, and kindness
• Inspired people with her words

500

What is Nina Simone known for?

• Singer and pianist
• Used music to speak out for civil rights
• Sang about freedom and equality

Black Historical Figures

100

What is a historical figure?

• A historical figure is a real person from the past
• They made an important change or helped others

Their actions are remembered because they made history better.

200

What is Serena Williams known for?

• One of the greatest tennis players ever
• Won many championships
• Inspired people to work hard and believe in themselves

300

What is Aretha Franklin known for?

• Famous singer known as the “Queen of Soul”
• Sang songs about strength and respect
• Used her voice to support civil rights

400

What is Frederick Douglass known for?

• Escaped slavery and became a leader
• Spoke and wrote about freedom and equality
• Helped change unfair laws

500

What is Malcom X known for?

• Fought for Black rights and justice
• Encouraged people to stand up for themselves
• Was an important civil rights leader

Math

100

What is 2 × 6?

12

200

What is 356 + 128?

484

300

What is 1/2 + 1/4?

3/4

400

A rectangle has a length of 8 and a width of 5. What is the area?

40 square units

500

If you have 3/4 of a pizza and eat 1/4, how much is left?

2/4 or 1/2

English

100

What is the noun in this sentence:
"The dog ran across the yard."

dog (yard is also a noun — bonus!)

200

What is the past tense of “run”?

ran

300

What type of sentence is this:
"Watch out for the car!"
A) Statement
B) Question
C) Exclamation

Exclamation

400

What is a synonym for “happy”?

glad, joyful, excited, cheerful

500

What is the main idea?

"Maria practiced soccer every day. She wanted to make the school team. She worked very hard."

Maria wants to make the school soccer team and is practicing hard.

Random

100

How many days are in a week?

7

200

What planet do we live on?

Earth

300

What do bees make?

Honey

400

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

Pacific Ocean

500

If you mix red and blue, what color do you get?

Purple