Core Skills Analysis
History
- The student learned about key historical figures in African American history, such as Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther King Jr.
- Understanding the importance of civil rights movements and the struggles faced by African Americans in history.
- Learning about significant events like the Underground Railroad and the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- Exploring the impact of slavery and segregation on American society and culture.
Tips
For continued development after the field trip to NAAHM, encourage the student to research more about African American history at home. They could create a timeline of important events, write a short report on a historical figure, or even try to replicate a historical artifact from the era to enhance their understanding.
Book Recommendations
- Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four African-American Women Who Changed NASA by Margot Lee Shetterly: This book tells the story of four African-American women who played vital roles in NASA during the Space Race.
- The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles: Based on the true story of Ruby Bridges, a little African American girl who helped integrate an all-white school in New Orleans.
- March: Book One by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate Powell: A graphic novel memoir of the late Congressman John Lewis, a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement.