African-American Heroes
This activity will help you think about the important contributions of African Americans to our nation's history.
Do a Google search on African-American history.
Pick 5 honorable African-American heroes and read about their contributions; use a Word doc. to take notes.
Look for the following information:
Were any of your African-American heroes featured on a U.S. postage stamp?
If yes, find a picture of the stamp and include it on your Word doc.
Why do you think it is a special honor to be featured on a U.S. postage stamp?(1 paragraph answer)
You should turn in your notes on 5 honorable African-American heroes as well as your paragraph on the postage stamp.
Pick 5 honorable African-American heroes and read about their contributions; use a Word doc. to take notes.
Look for the following information:
Were any of your African-American heroes featured on a U.S. postage stamp?
If yes, find a picture of the stamp and include it on your Word doc.
Why do you think it is a special honor to be featured on a U.S. postage stamp?(1 paragraph answer)
You should turn in your notes on 5 honorable African-American heroes as well as your paragraph on the postage stamp.
Who Deserves to be Honored?
As a class we will come up with a list of African-Americans who deserve to be honored with a stamp. Then you will select one person and write a letter recommending this person for a stamp, citing specific reasons why the person should receive such an extraordinary honor.
Letters should be made to the Postmaster of the town in which you live.
Letters should be made to the Postmaster of the town in which you live.