Steps:
1. Research Task:
Assign students to research a notable African American figure whose work
influenced modern careers (e.g., Katherine Johnson for space exploration,
Madam C.J. Walker for entrepreneurship, Dr. Alexa Canady or Dr. Charles Drew
in Health Sciences).
2. Pathful Video Connection:
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Display the projects in a gallery walk for students to learn from each other’s work.
Activity 3: Careers Inspired by Black History
Objective: Help students connect historical Black achievements to modern career
opportunities.
Extension Idea:
Activities to Highlight Black History Month
Pair the research with a related Pathful video. For example:
This video featuring a NASA Engineer could align with Katherine Johnson’s
contributions.
This video about a modern entrepreneur could connect to Madam C.J.
Walker’s legacy.
This video featuring a Lead Technologist could connect to Dr. Charles Drew’s
contributions in medicine.
*Click on Virtual Job Shadow Videos after visiting a profile page to see the video*
3. Project Presentation:
Students create a presentation or write a short essay comparing the historical
figure to a modern professional in the same field, highlighting how past
achievements paved the way for current opportunities.