At Impact, we believe diversity strengthens and enlivens us. In the early 1900s, Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), dedicated to the researching and honoring the contributions and achievements of Black Americans and other peoples of African descent. His intent was to remove incorrect and negative assumptions about African Americans in society. Initially he launched this initiative as a weeklong dedication to these contributions and achievements, which was soon celebrated by schools and organizations across the country. The week was later extended to a month-long celebration, that we now know today as Black History Month.
Impact Public Schools is honored to join the annual celebration of Black History Month with a 4-week curriculum, intentionally designed for each grade level, K-5. In each grade, we’ll shine the spotlight on past and present African American individuals who have helped make our world a better place through science, math, engineering, technology, art, music, poetry, politics, advocacy, activism, and much more.
Here’s a glance at the themes and just a few of the many leaders our scholars will be studying over the course of this month:
Kindergarten: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)
1st Grade: Music
2nd Grade: Poetry
3rd Grade: Politics & Government
4th Grade: Art
5th Grade: The Fight for Civil Rights
Impact Public Schools is honored to join the annual celebration of Black History Month with a 4-week curriculum, intentionally designed for each grade level, K-5. In each grade, we’ll shine the spotlight on past and present African American individuals who have helped make our world a better place through science, math, engineering, technology, art, music, poetry, politics, advocacy, activism, and much more.