For this edition of 2021 Black History Months ‘Proud to be’ theme we have developed a resource based around Hollywood actor John boyega. It consists of a short interview he did with GQ magazine shortly after the viral speech he gave at a anti-racism event in London in the wake of the death of George Floyd, followed by a series of discussion points and extended writing activities. Suitable for key stage 3 and 4 and could be used as part of a pshe lesson or as part of your black History Month exercises and case studies.

In this edition of our Proud to Be series for Black History Month, we look at Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space. Designed for Key Stage 2(KS2), although would b suitable for KS3 also. Contains a short video on her and her achievements, discussion points, extended writing activities and a wordsearch. If you found this useful please rate and check out our other resources in the store. We celebrate Black History all year round and produce black history and black themed resources throughout the year so please check back regularly. #maejemison #BHM #BHM2021 #ProudToBe

The next in our proud to be series for 2021’s black history month theme. In this edition we look at Marcus Rashford. It starts with a quick video interview with him on the Black History Month inspired football boots he released in conjunction with Nike last year, followed up with some discussion points for you and the group to explore and some extended writing activities. There is also a design your own football kit exercise at the end too and I have attached a template for that from TES. Designed for KS2 but also suitable for KS3 Students

A Complete lesson covering Black Pound Day UK. Includes a powerpoint presentation detailing what it is, why it has come about, its aims, how it helps black communities, why it is important and how to support BPD and what we can do to help. Suitable for GCSE and Key Stage 3 Students, athough could easily be modified for KS2. Also attached is a set of activities which can be done individually or in groups. Can be used as a whole standalone lesson or as part of a PSHE course, Citizenship or a black history month lesson. Please comment, rate and subscribe if you found this useful as it really helps. We will be uploading resources throughout month so please subscribe and check back regularly. Thanks in advance and happy black history month!

In this edition of our Proud to Be series for Black History Month, we look at Jesse Owens, arguably the best track & field athlete to have ever lived. Designed for Key Stage 3(KS3), although would b suitable for GCSE also. Contains a short video on her and his achievements, discussion points, extended writing activities and a wordsearch. Please watch the video first as it contains issues that some students may find upsetting, such as racism and discrimination. Viewer discretion advised. If you found this useful please rate and check out our other resources in the store. We celebrate Black History all year round and produce black history and black themed resources throughout the year so please check back regularly. #maejemison #BHM #BHM2021 #ProudToBe

In this KS2 English edition of our Proud to be series for Black History Month 2021, we are looking at Black British Sporting Heroes. Designed for Key Stage 2. Inside is a video covering many of the most successful and widely recognised black British athletes, Quick questions (answers at the back) discussion points for your group and extended writing activities. Also included is a wordsearch and answer key. Also suitable for KS3. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #BlackAthletes

In this Key Stage 2 Lesson we examine the Black Poppy Rose, a symbol designed to recognise the contributions of African, Black, West Indian, Pacific Island and Indigenous communities to wars that date back to the 16th century. Attached is a short video from the founder, Selena Carty, followed by some questions and discussion points for your and your group, and extended writing exercises for your students to work on afterwards. I’ve also attached a blank poppy template for your students to have a go at designing their own poppy or having a go and drawing the Black Poppy Rose. We also have a GCSE lesson on the Black Poppy Rose which goes into more detail and contains a longer interview with Selena Carty, of part of a lecture she delivered at SOAS (School of Oriental & African Studies) University. If you found this useful please rate and check out our other resources in the store. We celebrate Black History all year round and produce black history and black themed resources throughout the year so please check back regularly.

In this edition of our Proud to be series for Black History Month 2021, we are looking at Dwayne Johnson, the wrestler and hollywood actor more commonly known as The Rock! For KS3 and KS2. There is a video (approx 20 minutes), followed by some English comprehension questions for your students to work on based on the content they just saw. We start with some quick short answer questions (answers included on the final page), followed by some discussion points for you to go through with your group. Finally we have some extended writing activities which can be done in class or for homework. Thanks for all the love, support and positive reviews. It really makes us feel great and encourages us to design and share more resources. If you liked this resource, please check out the many others in the store as you would like too.

A Black history Month Quiz we created for this years theme, ‘proud to be’. Questions are mixed ability, but are accessible to all. I would reccomend 11-16s, but high achieving or savvy KS2 students may be able to do well in this quiz. Answer sheet included on the second page. This is first of two Quizzes (20 questions each) that we have create please check our page to download the other one. We will be uploading resources throughout month so please subscribe and check back regularly. A rating would be much appreciated if you found this useful. Thanks in advance and happy black history month!

A KS3 and KS4 Lesson based around an article looking at the origins of Black Friday. Where did it come from? Is its existence rooted in slavery? Should it be celebrated? I have added quick questions, discussion points for you and your group and extended writing activities at the end of the article. Please read the article first before distributing as it may not be suitable for some learners. If you found this useful please rate and check out our other resources in the store. We celebrate Black History all year round and produce black history and black themed resources throughout the year so please check back regularly.