Celebrating

 Black History Month

Black History Inventors

&

Student Wax Gallery

 Historical Black Figures Wax Museum
PURPOSE: Students will have learn & recite a speech that captures the
voice of their historical figure. 

REQUIREMENTS: 
1. Actor MUST demonstrate the historical figure’s personality, life
journey and achievements through costume, props and voice. 
https://youtu.be/CGAzx-YoWoM 
2. Students will create a poster of their historical figures for display in
the Media Center.
3. For PREPARATION: In class, students rehearse in small groups
listening to each other’s presentations, asking questions along the
way, and guiding the conversation based on what they want to know.
 Recognizing
 Black History Inventors 
PURPOSE: To determine the value of Black
American contributions to American
society.

TASK
The invention will respond to the
question:

"Imagine life without a particular Black

American invention."
REQUIREMENTS for Black History Inventions Projects: (Choose 1 of the choices
below.)
1.Create an informative small tri-fold/small science board that will educate others
about a black invention.
Name of the Invention Inventor's Name Purpose of the Invention

Pictures of the Invention Picture of the Inventor Usefulness of the Invention

Birthdate & Death Date

"About the Information" Information

2. Use any creative medium of your choice to respond to the prompt, "Imagine life
without a particular Black American invention." (You must have your medium
approved by the Teacher.)
3. Three Other Important Facts About the Author
Deadlines & Grading Policy
All Black History Inventions Projects are due for
grading by Thursday, February 16th for EVEN
CLASSES & Friday, February 17th for ODD CLASSES.
Grading Rubric 
https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=HX9
7WC3&sp=yes

All Black Historical Figures Wax Museum speeches

must be approved and ready for recital & grading
by Thursday, February 16th for EVEN CLASSES &
Friday, February 17th for ODD CLASSES.
Grading Rubric 
https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=
Z4BAB5&sp=yes