6th Grade E-Learning Day Two: Friday, February 14, 2020
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
It is:
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
Today you are going to watch a couple videos on African American History as we celebrate Black History Month! We have GREAT AMERICANS from all backgrounds, but this particular month we spend a little time focusing on some African American leaders that helped to make our country great. Watch the video on Black History Month and then watch the video on Martin Luther King, Jr. and then answer a few questions.
Answer the following questions about Black History Month on Mr. Whirrett's 6th Grade Google Doc Page. You can get to it by going to the code 9l2dfdi. The name of the class is 6th Grade Geography: Eastern World History.
1. Why was February chosen as Black History Month?
2. Who is known as “The Father of Black History”?
3. What WEEK was known as Black History Month?
4. Which President officially recognized and celebrated Black History Month?
5. What was Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday?
6. What was Martin Luther King, Jr’s name when he was born?
7. Explain why his name was changed?
8. How many kids did Martin Luther King, Jr. have?
9. Where did Martin Luther King, Jr. give his “I have a dream” speech? How many people were there listening?
10. What made discrimination illegal in the eyes of the law?
1. Why was February chosen as Black History Month?
2. Who is known as “The Father of Black History”?
3. What WEEK was known as Black History Month?
4. Which President officially recognized and celebrated Black History Month?
5. What was Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday?
6. What was Martin Luther King, Jr’s name when he was born?
7. Explain why his name was changed?
8. How many kids did Martin Luther King, Jr. have?
9. Where did Martin Luther King, Jr. give his “I have a dream” speech? How many people were there listening?
10. What made discrimination illegal in the eyes of the law?