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Section 1 - Segregation and Integration
Use the link below to access the website with information about Melba Pattillo and the integration of Public Schools. Read each section of Melba's story to answer the questions on your worksheet. @http://teacher.scholastic.com/barrier/hwyf/mpbstory/

Section 2 - Inventors/Inventions
Use the link below to access the website with information about African American inventors. Match the name in the first column with the invention in the second column. @http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/inventors/

Section 3 - Reading for Fun
Use the rest of class time to explore the Scholastic webpage about Black History

@http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/

There are many links to articles, interviews and videos. Write down any facts that you find interesting. You can explore on your own but be sure to stay on pages related to Black History Month ONLY

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