Learning About Black Visionaries

Use this lesson plan as an introductory activity to kick-off a short, project-based learning unit where students will research black visionaries and share what they learned.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to compose opinion pieces.
Students will be able to conduct research on a black visionary using books and online resources.

Introduction

(3 minutes)

Gather the students together in a group.
Explain to the students that today, they will begin research on an important black person who has helped to make the world a better place.
Ask the students to turn and talk to a partner, explaining what research means.
Allow students to share their ideas. Clarify that when we research something, we learn more about it using resources, like books, articles, and videos.

Lesson Plan

Learning About Black Visionaries

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Learning Objectives

Introduction