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Inspire your young scientists by introducing them to some world-changing African-American scientists, inventors, engineers, and doctors with this digital and print NGSS aligned activity!

 

This activity will have students working individually or in pairs to learn about 15 different African-American heroes that made advancements in the field of science while battling discrimination and prejudice. After students learn about these scientists, they will work together to consider real-life problems that they have encountered. They will incorporate NGSS practices by defining their problem and identifying the criteria and constraints regarding their problem.

 

In addition, this activity includes a reference sheet for the teacher with a quick bio of each scientist, a rubric for easy grading, teacher instructions, and a digital AND print version. The digital version is fully editable! Great for a Google or digital classroom environment!

 

*You will need internet connectivity and a Google Drive account to access the slides.

 

Scientists included:

George Washington Carver

Mae Carol Jemison

Alexa Canady

Garrett Morgan

Katherine Johnson

Guion Bluford

Marie Van Brittan Brown

Elijah McCoy

Ben Carson

Patricia Bath

George Carruthers

James West

Janet Bashen

Otis Boykin

Shirley Ann Jackson

Black History Month for Science Class - NGSS Practices

$5.00Price
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