Author: dnelson

Homework 29th September 2022
Black History Month

Black History Month is celebrated in the UK during October. Black History Month gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture.
For homework, children are asked to complete a research project about an important figure in black history and to explain the impact of their work and achievements on the world.
You may wish to present your work through a range of media, including:
Information Posters
Double page spread
Video presentation
Verbal presentation with slides.

What should I include?
You may whish to answer the following questions:
When and where were they born?
What was their upbringing like?
Why did they become famous?
Why should they be celebrated?
How have their achievements affected us today?

Who should I research?
Alice Coachman (Olympian)
Madam C.J. Walker (Entrepreneur)
Maya Angelou (Writer and poet)
Jesse Owens (Olympian)
Marcus Rashford (Footballer and activist)
Oprah (Public figure)
Stevie Wonder (Musician)

We will be sharing what we have discovered during out PSHE lessons in class during October, so you may want to stand out by choosing a figure from black history who is celebrated less often.

Homework due: Tuesday 18th October