Title: Black History Spotlight Assignment
Objective:
Students will research and create a 5-slide Google Slides presentation on an influential Black historical figure, event, or movement.
Instructions:
- Choose a Topic (from the list below or pick your own with teacher approval).
- Research Key Information (life, achievements, impact).
- Create a 5-slide Google Slides presentation following the format below.
- Present to the class (optional, depending on time).
Slide Requirements:
- Title Slide:
- Name of the person/event/movement
- Your name & date
- Background Information:
- When and where did this person/event/movement occur?
- What was the historical context?
- Major Achievements/Impact:
- What did this person do or accomplish?
- Why is this event/movement important?
- Legacy & Influence:
- How did this shape history or impact the present?
- Any lasting contributions?
- Images & Fun Fact Slide:
- Include 1-2 pictures
- Share an interesting or surprising fact
Suggested Topics:
Individuals:
- Harriet Tubman
- Frederick Douglass
- Rosa Parks
- Malcolm X
- Madam C.J. Walker
- Barack Obama
- Katherine Johnson
- Serena Williams
Events & Movements:
- The Underground Railroad
- The Harlem Renaissance
- Brown v. Board of Education
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Black Lives Matter Movement
Grading Criteria (20 Points):
✅ Content (10 pts): Accurate and well-researched information
✅ Organization (5 pts): Follows the required slide format
✅ Creativity (3 pts): Uses images, colors, and engaging design
✅ Grammar & Spelling (2 pts): Minimal errors
