Digital African American Heroes Research Project

This DIGITAL black history month research-creation is designed so students can research and write about 17 different African-American heroes. It is designed to make research and writing developmentally appropriate and engaging for students in the classroom and/or in distance/remote learning. It is designed to be used in Seesaw or Google Slides. We've also included image files, that you can import into other platforms.

The research is conducted with read-aloud and videos. Learning is recorded on graphic organizers and in student research journals. You can focus on one hero for the duration of the project or study multiple heroes with this flexible resource!

Heroes Included:

• Benjamin Banneker
• Rosa Parks
• Thurgood Marshall
• Jesse Owens
• Sarah Goode
• Frederick Douglas
• Jackie Robinson
• Martin Luther King Jr.
• Barack Obama
• Ruby Bridges
• Marcus Garvey
• Sojourner Truth
• Wilma Rudolph
• Harriet Tubman
• Sarah Walker 
• Marian Anderson
• George Washington Carver
• Bessie Owens

Also Includes:

• A folder with all recording sheets in PDF format that can be shared with families
• Image files to load on student devices or to use on additional platforms

Available as a printable creation: CLICK HERE