Black History Month Scientist Biography Lesson Slides BHM Middle School Activity 10 Lesson Set

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Celebrate Black History Month and Inspire Your Students with Our Scientist Biography Mini-Lesson Slide Deck Pack!

Discover the remarkable stories of 10 STEM Champions whose groundbreaking contributions have shaped the world of science and technology.

These thoughtfully designed slides are perfect for middle school and beyond, offering engaging mini-lessons that provide students with valuable insights into the lives and achievements of these extraordinary scientists.

Designed for science and STEM classrooms, but versatile for any subject or learning environment. They work seamlessly as bell-ringers, morning meeting and advisory resources, or even as meaningful sub plans.

Easily integrate these slides into your lessons during Black History Month, when discussing related topics (see below), or whenever you want to inspire your students!

☄️ Meet the Scientists:

• Mae Jemison: Space explorer and advocate for diversity in STEM, breaking barriers as the first African-American woman in space.

• Guion Bluford: Aerospace pioneer and the first African-American astronaut to travel to space, contributing to scientific advancements.

• Neil deGrasse Tyson: Astrophysicist and science communicator, known for popularizing complex cosmic concepts and inspiring curiosity.

• Gladys West: Mathematician and key figure in the development of the Global Positioning System (GPS), transforming navigation technology.

• Marie Maynard Daly: Groundbreaking biochemist and the first African-American woman in the United States to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry.

• Ernest Everett Just: Distinguished biologist and zoologist, making significant contributions to our understanding of cell biology.

• Daniel Hale Williams: Innovative surgeon and founder of the first racially integrated hospital in the United States, pioneering open-heart surgery.

• Jane Cooke Wright: Trailblazing oncologist and researcher, advancing chemotherapy treatments for cancer patients.

• Patricia Bath: Visionary ophthalmologist and pioneer of laser cataract surgery, dedicated to improving eye health worldwide.

• Charles Henry Turner: Zoologist, entomologist, and comparative psychologist, known for his groundbreaking studies on insect behavior.

✔️ Each Mini-Lesson Includes:

• Slide 1:
• Scientist Introduction: Notable contributions.
• Education and Field: Background and expertise.
• Meaningful Quote: Inspiration from their words.
• Quick Facts: Key highlights.
• Photo: A photo of the scientist.

• Slide 2:
• Two Video Links: Student-friendly and vetted biographies at that “just right” length.
• Two Research Links: Further reading on each scientist, all from reputable sources.
• Recall Prompt: Test students’ recall of key information.
• Reflect Prompt: Encourage thoughtful discussion and reflection.
• Research Prompt: Inspire further exploration and research.

✔️ Available on Google Slides and PowerPoint:

• In our download pack, you’ll find the mini-lesson slide deck available in both Google Slides and PowerPoint formats.

• This flexibility ensures that you can seamlessly integrate these engaging lessons into your preferred teaching platform.

• Each mini-lesson is linked from an index for your convenience!

✔️ Effortless Teaching with Companion Worksheets:

• Enhance the learning experience with our companion worksheet set.

• These worksheets follow a uniform template, making them convenient to use across the mini-lessons.

• Includes two worksheet versions: a concise half-sheet designed for quick mini-lessons and a full-page worksheet that encourages more in-depth exploration and a space to record their sources.

✔️ Benefits and Uses:

• Inspire Curiosity: Dive into the biographies of history-making scientists, including obstacles they overcame, their motivations, and their contributions to the world of science and STEM.

• Engage Students: Clear and accessible design, student-friendly videos, and thought-provoking questions stimulate student discussions and aspirations in the world of science.

• Celebrate Diversity: Highlight the contributions of diverse STEM all-stars, inspiring students of all backgrounds to pursue their dreams in the world of science.

• Perfect for Classroom Sessions: These lessons are ideal for use as warm-ups, during advisory periods, and are perfect for morning meetings or homeroom sessions.

  
☄️ Are You Ready to Inspire Your Students?

Representation matters in education, and this resource takes a meaningful step toward that goal.

Designed for ease of use in middle school and beyond, these engaging mini-lessons offer a glimpse into the incredible achievements of African American scientists your students might not otherwise learn about.

Explore, engage, and inspire with our Scientist Biography Mini-Lesson Pack!  

⭐ Complete Your BHM Collection:

Dive into the lives of iconic Black scientists with zero-prep materials in our BHM Scientist Biography Mini-Lesson Slide Deck and Passage Collection.

Get the complete bundle with both the 40+ slide lesson pack and companion articles.

Explore the set here!

  
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