February marks the beginning of Black History Month - an annual celebration that has existed since 1926. But what are the origins of Black History Month? Find out that information and much more at History.com.
African American History Challenge
Included in this online history challenge are profiles of several African Americans. Students will select their level of play and have full access to the reference resources in order to learn more about the contributions of African Americans, particularly in 19th century America. http://www.brightmoments.com/blackhistory/
Black History from A to Z Teacher Stuff
Find various cross-curricular lessons for all ages ranging from Rosa Parks to the Civil Rights Movement, African American Inventors, and the Freedom Quilt. The URL: http://atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Black_History/index.shtml
Black History: African American World
Welcome to the African American World for kids. Here you can meet kids, send mail, and play games such as matching the African American heroes with the event that made him famous. The URL: http://pbskids.org/aaworld
Below are examples of Technology Projects you and your InTec can do with your class.
Trading Cards iPad App and Web 2.0 Tool
Trading Cards is an activity that can be used on a mobile device app or through the website Read, Write, Think on a PC. Trading Card Online Creator Trading cards can be made for a Fictional or Real Person, a Fictional or Real Place, an object, event or Vocabulary words.
Chatterpix
Chatterpix can make anything talk -- pets, friends, doodles, and more!
Simply take any photo, draw a line to make a mouth, and record your voice. Then share your Pix with friends and family as silly greetings, playful messages, or creative cards. And best of all, it’s FREE!
Use Chatterpix to make a famous African American talk about how they impacted our lives, read a quote from that person or tell a story reenacting an important event.
Biteslide
Teachers and students use Biteslide to research, create, and present school projects. They create slidebooks - an innovative blend of images, video, and text.
