Black History Month Worksheets

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These worksheets contain a number of different activities using a dedicated set of vocabulary words related to Black History Month, including word search, fill in the blanks, scrambled words, word wall flash cards, acrostic poems, and more. The collection also includes six different packs of Bingo cards, which can be used during discussions of the topics. Last but not least, a KWHL (know, what, how, learn) diagram is included to help students pick a topic to explore in more depth.

Note for instructors: If you have no place for these in your regular curriculum, these worksheets make great project seeds, independent essay topics, or extra credit assignments.

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Word Search

Vocabulary words include: Abolitionist, Advocate, Bias, Discrimination, Emancipation, Equality, Heritage, Injustice, Integrity, Oppression, Plantations, Prejudice

Word Scramble

Unscramble the letters of the Black History words.

Missing Letters

Complete the words by placing the correct letter in the blank.

Word Chop

You are given parts of the words: abolitionist, advocate, bias, discrimination, emancipation, equality, heritage, injustice, integrity, oppression, plantations, prejudice

Black History Month Word Wall

An eight page pack of major vocabulary words for students to work with.

Equality Acrostic Poem

Write a poem with Equality being the key undertone.

Heritage Acrostic Poem

Write a poem with tones of Heritage mixed in there.

Unity Acrostic Poem

Bring all the world's culture together for one last acrostic poem.

Alphabetic Order

Words: injustice, equality, heritage, advocate, bias. integrity abolitionist, oppression, emancipation, discrimination

We cover many relevant themes including: discrimination, prejudice, plantations, Freedmen's Bureau, bias, Dred Scott, equality, Underground Railroad, Atlantic slave trade, heritage, NAACP, affirmative action, abolitionist, slavery, injustice, indentured servant, integrity, civil rights, cotton gin, emancipation, segregation, advocate, racism, oppression