Activity 5: THE BLACK PRESS Teacher Instructions

The History Makers

Description

Students will continue to learn more about Vernon Jarrett's life and the obstacles he faced as an African-American growing up in the South.  They will click on the picture of Vernon Jarrett and hear him discuss the role of the Black Press in the history of African-Americans.   Students conduct a second web search to answer questions about the Black Press.

Objectives

Students should:

• Use critical thinking skills to consider the role of the Black Press in history and today
• Learn how to search the web efficiently and effectively
• Conduct a web search on their own (no links have been provided)

1.    Make sure you know how to search the web efficiently and then teach your students to do the same.  The following
       link can help you become an expert web researcher.

       Web search assistance

2.    Provide students with the names or copies of several African-American newspapers.  Click on the following link for
       more information.

       PBS - The Black Press

3.    As students gather information, they must keep the assigned questions (Student Activity #5) in mind.

3.    Give students a time limit for their search and ask them to begin.

4.    A class discussion should follow.

Student Activity Page    (go to the page)