February is Black History Month

of the time? Were they civilized? Expect some heated discussion!
4. Together, develop a list of topics that particularly interest students. Focus attention on how these topics are expressed in writing- from slavery to world peace, African Americans have written highly touching pieces and spoken time-worthy speeches which can be integrated.
5. Allow students to work in groups or separately to create a final project. This project should be largely up to them, guided by your instructions and the concept that the most world-changing emotions can be expressed within writing. The project should incorporate the use of each: The Internet, The Library, and Microsoft Word or Microsoft PowerPoint. Spend some time brainstorming types of projects they could do with the students.

For an extra, integrated technology idea, check out Pacific Bell's Videoconferencing Events. ISDN-based videoconferencing brings performances and interaction with experts right to your school or library. For the past four years Pacific Bell Education First has offered special videoconferencing events in honor of Black History Month. Find out how you can participate in this year's course delivered by The Museum of Television & Radio.

Use the Student Print-Out below to guide the class in what is expected of them, what they will be learning, and how they will be graded.

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Student Print-Out

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February Is Black History Month

Why worry about stuff that happened in the days when Eisenhower was President and Elvis was King? What does slavery have to do with our lives today? I mean, really - people talk about Black History Month every February, but what does it have to do with anyone who isn't African American? With this class project, you'll investigate why Black History Month brings a reason to celebrate, why you should care, and how to recognize the contributions of all people to our own histories.

Step A
Define the Tragedy
What to do: Tragedy is the overriding theme of a great portion of African American History. In this step, you will identify the events which led up to the establishment of Black History Month, and why the opinion that these events were "ok" was so prevalent.

Did You Know?

"Beginning in the 1930s, the U.S. Public Health Service began treatment of 399 African-American men for 'bad

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