LEWIS H. LATIMER AND THE LIGHT BULB
This lesson looks at the life and work of Lewis Latimer as a way to teach scientific principles about electricity and to showcase the important work this African American scientist played in furthering the development of electricity.
Grade: Middle School (6-8)
Time Period: 1800-1899
Topics: Race & Ethnicity, Science & Innovation
HENRIETTA LACKS, African Americans, AND COVID-19
This lesson explores the historical context of Henrietta Lacks and how her story has influenced the distrust that Black Americans have for the U.S. medical field. Students will study the impact of Black American contributions as it relates to COVID-19 vaccine development and the disproportionate effects that COVID-19 has on Black Americans.
Grade: Middle School (6-8)
Time Period: 1900-1999
Topics: Race & Ethnicity, Science & Innovation, Medicine & Healthcare
THE NEGRO LEAGUE: THE BALTIMORE GIANTS
In this lesson, students will understand the origin of the Negro League: The Baltimore Elite Giants and the segregation of Black players. They will understand the impact of the Negro League contributions as it relates to baseball and consider the disproportionate effects that Major League Baseball (MLB) had on Black Americans.
Grade: Middle School (6-8)
Time Period: 1900-1999
Topics: Race & Ethnicity, Sports, Culture & Lifestyle
SICKLE CELL DISEASE AND AFRICAN AMERICANS IN BALTIMORE
This lesson explores the genetic implications related to Sickle Cell Disease and its disproportionate impact on African American communities.
Grade: Middle School (6-8)
Time Period: 1900-1999
Topics: Race & Ethnicity, Science & Innovation, Medicine & Healthcare
Eat to Live!
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Grade: Middle School (6-8)
Time Period: 2000-2022
Topics: Race & Ethnicity, Science & Innovation, Medicine & Healthcare, Culture & Lifestyle
Nutrition and Health Equity
This lesson explores the connection between diet and health. It will help students learn how to analyze and interpret food labels, to identify major influences on food choice, and to provide specific examples of each.
Grade: Middle School (6-8)
Time Period: 2000-2022
Topics: Race & Ethnicity, Science & Innovation, Medicine & Healthcare, Culture & Lifestyle