Description
Create a meaningful, collaborative learning experience with this Jesse Owens Biography Poster Project.
Students will explore the life and legacy of Jesse Owens, learning about his athletic excellence, his historic victories at the 1936 Olympics, and his impact on both sports and civil rights.
This biography research activity emphasizes teamwork, communication, and shared understanding as students work together to create a unified final poster.
Your students will research Jesse Owens and demonstrate their learning by assembling a beautiful, collaborative display.
This makes an excellent addition to Black History Month or any social studies unit focused on perseverance, courage, and historical achievement.
Students begin by researching Jesse Owens and gathering information about his background, accomplishments, and contributions to history.
They will then transfer their findings to the guided boxes on the poster before coloring, painting, or assembling the final design.
The completed poster is made of six pieces that can be printed on regular copy paper or cardstock.
Once assembled, it measures approximately 28" x 15".
For long-term classroom use, you can laminate the finished product.
What’s Included
– Student directions (PDF + editable Word)
– Project rubric (PDF + editable Word)
– Brainstorm graphic organizer (PDF + editable Word)
– Six blank coloring pages (PDFs)
– Answer key
– Example of the final project