Description

Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Booker T. Washington in a fun, fresh, and engaging way! Through this activity, students will explore Washington’s extraordinary life and achievements while strengthening their teamwork and communication skills as they collaborate to complete the project.

This research biography activity is a wonderful addition to any Black History Month celebration or American history unit, helping students connect Washington’s dedication to education, self-reliance, and leadership to his lasting influence on generations of learners and reformers.

Students will begin by researching Booker T. Washington and gathering information about his background, accomplishments, and contributions to history. 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 Booker T. Washington answer key, and an example of the final project.