Coloring Book of Prominent African-Americans

Celebrate Black history month with a coloring book of prominent African-Americans. Each coloring page has a picture and a description of a civil rights leader, writer, scientist, inventor, educator, politician, musician, or athlete. Print a coloring book for each student, or have them create their own mini-books with pictures and biographies of notable figures in African-American history. Students will learn about the accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr., Sarah Boone, Rosa Parks, and more!

Coloring Pages Sarah Boone Coloring Page Children read about Sarah Boone, a famous African-American inventor, and color in the picture. George Washington Carver -- Coloring Page Children read about the African-American inventor George Washington Carver, and then color in his picture. Dr. Mae Jemison Read about this famous African-American astronaut and color in the picture. Dr. Maulana Karenga -- Coloring Page Coloring book page with picture of Dr. Maulana Karenga, creator of Kwanzaa. MLK Jr. Coloring Page Practice coloring skills with this worksheet depicting Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page Coloring book page with picture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights leader. Lewis Howard Latimer -- Coloring Page Coloring book page with picture of Lewis Howard Latimer, African-American patent expert. Jan E. Matzeliger Children can read about the inventor Jan E. Matzeliger, and then color in his picture. Garrett Morgan Coloring Page Read about Garrett Morgan, a famous African-American inventor, and color in the picture. Rosa Parks -- Coloring Page Coloring book page with picture of Rosa Parks, civil rights activist. Jackie Robinson -- Coloring Page Coloring book page with picture of Jackie Robinson, African-American baseball great.

Sarah Breedlove Walker -- Coloring Page Coloring book page with picture of Sarah Breedlove Walker, African-American inventor. Dr. Daniel Hale Williams -- Coloring Page Coloring book page with picture of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, African-American surgeon. Joseph Winters -- Coloring Page Coloring book page with picture of Joseph Winters, African-American inventor. Printable Booklets Printable Coloring Book of African-Americans (2-6) Students will learn about famous African-Americans while they have fun coloring, with this printable activity book. The 16 biographies include noteworthy scientists, athletes, and authors. My Mini-Book of Famous African Americans 23 famous African Americans' lives are briefly reviewed. Related Resources Popular Art Activities for Social Studies Class Your students will enjoy participating in social studies class with our art activities. Engage your students' creativity with art activities for teachers of any grade level, from elementary to high school. Martin Luther King Jr Resources for Teachers Learn about Martin Luther King Jr, an American leader and hero, who was born on January 15. Share the stories of his vision and commitment by using activities and printables that detail his life. Popular Black History Month Biographies February is Black History Month. Celebrate the lives of historic African-American figures, athletes, musicians, and writers by sharing these Black History Month biographies with your students.

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