The students will write a short biography highlighting the person's contribution. In addition, the students will create a monument in honor of the individual. The culminating activity of the lesson will be a monument walk. Brainstorm African Americans and their specific contributions to American life and society. Pass out list of African American Leaders.
Students choose one to research.
Once the students have discovered the answer to the question, a brief description of their contribution is to be written. After the description is completed, students are to construct a monument in honor of the individual. Upon completion, the monument and description is to be displayed. Create a rubric based upon lesson concepts to assess students completed work.