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Lesson Plans - Visual Arts

Honor African American Leaders

“Students research information about important leaders of African descent such as Daurene Lewis, the first female African Canadian to be elected mayor in North America.
Students recognize the many contributions of international Black leaders.
Students design a poster depicting highlights of the honored person’s achievements.”

Sharing African Culture

Students listen to an African American folk tale and draw pictures to illustrate the story.

Our Town’s Black Heritage

Students tour Boston’s Black Heritage Trail and create a black heritage tour of their own town.

Rosa Parks Changed the Rules

Students will learn about Rosa Parks and respond upon hearing her story.

Units on African-American Culture

What is culture?