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As the month of February approaches, teachers are reminded of Black History Month and preparing lessons to highlight the event. What do you most remember learning about Black history in school? Hearing MLK\u2019s \u201cI Have a Dream\u201d speech? Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat? There is no intent to discredit these crucial lessons and historical events, but these are more of a highlight reel of Black history.<\/span> Take these points, participate in Black History Month activities, and continue these conversations year-round.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While these topics are teaching and influencing our generations to come, the conversations and lesson plans surrounding Black history education should be seamlessly integrated into our regular curriculum and highlighted all year long. There is no need to wait for a designated month to educate our youth on powerful African American figures because they are not just Black heroes; they\u2019re American heroes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interactive activities and lessons for Black History Month<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nearpod has free lessons<\/a> that spotlight Black heroes and historical figures. They’re perfect to use to celebrate Black History Month or year-round. Check out our hundreds of free lessons, and read on for more resources and how to use them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New to Nearpod? <\/strong>Teachers can sign up for free to access standards-aligned Black History Month resources from this blog post and create their own interactive lessons. Administrators can schedule a call with an expert to unlock the full power of Nearpod for schools and districts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teaching Black History Month activities in February & year-round<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While Black history should be integrated throughout the curriculum all year long, it is beneficial to use the month of February to emphasize Black history. We have a dedicated month to acknowledge it. Let\u2019s use this month to build connections and dig deeper into historical events and significant people.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With each of the following points, Nearpod offers a wide variety of classroom resources to help you teach Black history in the most effective, engaging, and unique ways.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teach about important historical figures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Black history should not be limited to the abolition of Slavery or the Civil Rights Movement in the United States\u2013 there is so much more. We should be teaching students about Black activists, musicians, scientists, and doctors who have shaped the course of history. For example, students should know about Katherine Johnson, a trailblazing NASA mathematician. Johnson was an African American woman who played a vital part in calculating orbital mechanics to launch the success of the first and subsequent U.S. spaceflight.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some Black History Month lessons we recommend checking out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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