Black History Month (mentorclass)

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Today's Lesson 

To do:

- Theme of this month

- Brainstorm

- Video

Goals: 

- Get involved with what is happening in the world besides COVID-19 

Who is this lady?

Who is this man?

Do you know which 'special' theme there is this month?

Black History Month
(What do you know?)

Black History Month

Started in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson

Main goal: recognition and importance for black 

history, which wasn't included in regular (white) books and taught in public schools in the USA.

BHM in Netherlands is in October. 

The segregation of people of color was a 'long' time ago. Why do you think we still have Black History Month?

It should be obligated to teach Diversity and Black history month in schools

Yes

No

The government should play a larger role in spreading information about diversity.

Yes

No

There is no inequality in the Netherlands

Yes

No

Have you ever been treated poorly based on 'being different'?
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