Black History Month Science & Reading Comprehension - Scientists & Inventors

Celebrate Black History Month! Discover the amazing contributions of African American scientists and inventors with this engaging and collaborative hexagonal thinking activity! Take a deeper look into the lives, contributions, and character traits of diverse scientists and inventors. This is the perfect Black History Month project for secondary science classes! Also... great for Black History Month Bulletin Boards and Science Sub Plans.

Product Highlights:

• Hexagonal Worksheet Templates: Students extract information about their assigned African American scientist, jotting down details in appropriate sections of the hexagon.

• Collaborative Exploration: Encourage students to come together, find connections, and assemble their hexagons to create an interconnected matrix. It's a visual testament to the profound impact of African American scientists on global innovation.

• Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom activities, bulletin board displays, substitute plans, and even extra credit opportunities.

• Differentiated Biography Reading Passages: 30, 2-page reading passages about various renowned African American scientists. Reading Level Grade ranges include:
  • Grades 9-10 (3 included)
  • Grades 10-11 (10 included)
  • Grades 11-12 (17 included)

What's Included:

• Printable hexagonal worksheet templates.
• Printable photos of each African American Scientist, designed to fit in the center of the hexagon worksheet.
• Detailed instructions for teachers.
• Diverse 2-page reading passages on multiple African American scientists and inventors.
• Available in color and black-and-white formats.

Benefits:

• Enhance Critical Thinking: Challenge students to evaluate information about African American scientists, refining their critical thinking skills.
• Boost Cultural Awareness: Showcase the pivotal roles played by African American scientists, fostering appreciation and cultural understanding.
• Foster Collaboration: With the interactive nature of the activity, students collaborate, discuss, and debate, making learning a social and engaging experience.

RELATED SCIENCE RESOURCES for Black History Month:

• Black History Month Activity Bundle of 6 Resources
• Black History Month Scientists and Inventors Bundle of 3 Resources
• Black History Month Science Activities with SEL Bundle of 2 Resources
• Black Scientists Slideshow
• Black Scientists Posters
• Chalkboard Slime and Forgiveness SEL + Science Activity featuring Nelson Mandela
• Dissolving Inequalities SEL + Science Activity featuring Martin Luther King Jr.
• Black Scientists Hexagonal Thinking Project with ChatGPT

After trying this resource, I know you will want to come back for more Famous Scientist Resources!! Here are links to bellringer sets (each enough for a whole marking period), or SAVE $$ by purchasing a bundle:

• Famous Scientists Science Warm-Ups FREE Sample Pack (6 slides and printable prompts)
• Famous Scientists Science Warm-Ups Set 1
• Famous Scientists Science Warm-Ups Set 2
• Famous Scientists Science Warm-Ups Set 3
• Famous Scientists Science Warm-Ups Set 4
• Famous Scientists Science Warm-Ups Bundle 1 (Sets 1 & 2)
• Famous Scientists Science Warm-Ups Bundle 2 (Sets 3 & 4)
• Famous Scientists Science Warm-Ups Bundle 3 (Sets 1-4)

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