VG2A MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010

MONDAY GOALS:

1. Finalize student data and email addresses.
2. Introduce Blog
3. Introduce Black History Month

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD

AIM: Why should we celebrate Black History Month?

STANDARDS: CTE: Research using multimedia resources. Word processing software.

ELA: Research and writing. SS: History.

TASK: Create a poster of an important figure in Black American History.

Directions: In celebration of black history in February you will do a mini-research project on an outstanding individual who contributed to human progress, especially in America. The individual must have made great contributions to one of the following broad areas: literature, fine or performing arts; math, medicine, science, technology, or engineering; history or politics. Your assignment is to write a 100 word summary of the person’s life and achievements. Do not simply copy facts you find; rather write a summary in your own words. Here’s the format:

Name __________________________________

Summary: This should be typed. Use separate paper.

Conclude with a comment stating the reason you admire the person.

Source: State the exact title of the book, reference or internet address. Do not rely only on Wikepedia, which may be a quick, handy source, but it is not always accurate. We’ve included some groups, as well as individuals

Outstanding African Americans

Ella Baker Josephine Baker Shirley Chisholm Ben Chaney

Claudette Colvin Marian Wright Edelman Fanny Lou Hammer

Scott Joplin Barbara Jordon Homer Plessy Josephine Baker

Shuttlesworth family (Fred, Jr., Patricia, Ricky) Gwendolyn Patton

Ida B. Wells-Barnett Thurgood Marshall Marian Anderson Paul Robeson

Sgt. William Carney Phillis Wheatley Bayard Rustin Oscar Micheaux

Leontine Price Ida B. Wells Negro Baseball League Negro Ensemble

Acronyms: Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP); NAACP; CORE; SCLC; SNCC.

If you have other suggestions, please speak to me.

If you want to work with a partner to create a time-line to honor the achievements of black Americans, see me independently.

Homework: Select a person to write about before class is finished today. Find information on this person. You must list your sources. Find at least 2 sources besides Wikipedia. Write the book or webpage for each source. Due Tuesday.

Miss Friedline