Updated Jnauary 31st, 2000
Celebrate Black History!
Black history and culture is such a part of the American fabric -- and the school curriculum -- that it's difficult to
imagine a time when that wasn't so. Established as Negro History Week in
the 1920's by Carter G. Woodson, February was chosen for the celebration
because Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln were born in this month.
Extended to a month-long celebration in 1976, Black History Month is an
opportunity to emphasize the history and achievements of African
Americans.
This week, Education World presents a handful of stories to kick off
Black History Month 2000.
This week:
- Ten Activities Celebrate Achievements of African Americans!
With the assistance of the Web, you can incorporate activities that
reflect the positive impact black Americans have had on our nation's
history. Included: Ten Internet-based activities to celebrate Black
History Month.
- Climb Aboard the Underground Railroad T.O.U.R.!
Now in its
third year, a project that assists teachers and students who are
studying the Underground Railroad has gone global with its own Web site.
The coordinators of this project say, "Climb aboard!" You will share,
learn, and uncover a bit of America's lost past.
- Travel the Underground Railroad!
In The Underground Railroad, a new book from Scholastic, author
Raymond Bial paints a vivid picture of the lives of slaves and of the
emotions behind their desperate need to escape, whatever the risks. Bial
visits slave cabins, auction yards, and other stops along the
Underground Railroad as he introduces readers to some of the heroes -- black and white -- of the time.
- Great Sites for Teaching About the Underground Railroad
Ten
great Web sites for use across the grades!
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