
In this section, we discuss Morgan's early childhood and upbringing.
In this section, we discuss Morgan's association with the Cleveland Association of Colored Men and the Cleveland Call.
In this section, we discuss some of Morgan's inventions, and the importance of getting a patent!
In this section, we talk about one of Morgan's most popular inventions and how it saved the day: the smokehood!
In this section, we tell the story on how the smokehood saved lives and became popular around the world!
In this section, we discuss the impact the smokehood had on Morgan's life, and the inspiration for his next great invention: the traffic signal!
In this section, we explain the reasons for updating the traffic signal, and its impact around the world!
It's craft time! In this section, we create a craft featuring the accomplishments of Garrett A. Morgan!
To participate, you will need the following:
Construction paper (red, yellow, green and black)
Scissors
Glue
Let's have some fun!
In thois section, we discuss the early life of Benjamin Banneker and the role his grandmother played in his life.
Benjamin Banneker was great with his hands: He created a clock that was so amazing, people came from far and wide just to see it!
As Banneker got a little older, he discovered a new passion: astronomy!
Benjamin Banneker was able to do something no one else thought he could: predict a solar eclipse!
In this section, we look at a few pages from an actual almanac Banneker created. We also hear about his contribution to creating Washington D.C!
What's in Washington DC? In this section, we discuss what's in Washington DC and its importance in American history!
In this section, we pay homage to Benjamin Banneker and show appreciation for all he accomplished!
For this craft honoring Benjamin Banneker, we will need the following:
Construction paper (various colors
Marker
Crayons
Scissors
Hole puncher
1 hanger
String
Time to have some fun!
Here we show the finished product and provide a few words of inspiration!
In this section, we provide a quote from Dr. Bath, and discuss one of her most famous inventions, a machine to remove cataracts.
In this section, we discuss what cataracts are, and give an example of how they can affect a person's vision.
In this section, we discover how a small gift changed a young Patricia Bath's life forever!
In this section, we have fun looking at objects under a microscope and guessing what they are!
In this section, we discuss Dr. Bath's Hall of Fame credentials!
In addition to being a Hall of Famer, Dr. Bath has many other accomplishments as well!
In this section, we discuss why we should study Black History, and offer a few positive affirmations we can say every day!
In this section, we have CRAFT TIME! To participate in the craft, you will need the following:
Marker
White construction paper
Black construction paper
Tape or glue
February is Black History month! But why should learning Black history be limited to just February?
African Americans have played a pivotal role in the history of the United States. Unfortunately, many of these amazing accomplishments are not mentioned in most history books or taught in schools. It's time to acknowledge these achievements!
This series of courses will will give parents of all races a great opportunity to expose their kids to many great stories and events that are often overlooked in traditional learning environments. The more we know about each other, the better off we will be as people.
In this course, students will have the following experiences:
Learn about some of the incredible inventions, milestones and achievements made by people of color
Hear about their upbringing and what inspired them to achieve greatness
Inspiration for students to become the best you can be
Destroying the stereotype that people of color didn't make positive contributions to society
Excellent teaching moments and discussions between parents and their children
Fun, interactive crafts after each session
Learning about the contributions of others in this country is critical to helping us unite as one. To ignore the positive contributions of others in society does a disservice to us all.
This course allows everyone to celebrate their lives and their ability to succeed against seemingly impossible odds.
Some of the information in the course may be surprising. People might question the validity of the information and say "Did they really do that!" Yes, they did!