Description
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Barack Obama in a fun, fresh, and engaging way! Through this activity, students will explore Obama’s remarkable life and achievements while strengthening their teamwork and communication skills as they collaborate to complete the project.
This project is an excellent addition to any Black History Month lesson or modern history unit, helping students make meaningful connections between Obama’s leadership, his path to the presidency, and his lasting impact on American society.
Students will begin by researching Barack Obama and gathering information about his background, accomplishments, and contributions as a political leader and humanitarian. They’ll then record their findings in the designated sections on the poster before working together to color or paint and assemble the final display. Once completed, the six-piece poster can be printed on regular paper or cardstock and will measure approximately 28" x 15" when taped together. For long-lasting classroom use, you can laminate the finished product.
This resource includes student directions, a project rubric, and a brainstorm graphic organizer (all provided in both PDF and editable Word document formats). It also includes six blank coloring pages that come together to form one cohesive poster, a Barack Obama answer key, and an example of the final project.