Description
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Benjamin Banneker in a fun, fresh, and engaging way! Through this activity, students will explore Banneker’s extraordinary life and contributions while strengthening their teamwork and communication skills as they work together to complete the project.
This biography research activity is a wonderful addition to any Black History Month celebration or American history unit, helping students connect Banneker’s achievements in astronomy, mathematics, and civil rights to his lasting legacy as a trailblazer for equality and education.
Students will begin by researching Benjamin Banneker and gathering information about his background, accomplishments, and historical significance. 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 Benjamin Banneker answer key, and an example of the final project.