Description

Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Ketanji Brown Jackson in a fun, fresh, and engaging way! Through this activity, students will explore Jackson’s inspiring journey to becoming the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. As they work together, they’ll also strengthen their teamwork and communication skills while contributing to one unified final product.

This biography research activity is an excellent addition to any Black History Month celebration, civics lesson, or American government unit. Students will examine Jackson’s dedication to justice, equality, and public service and connect her accomplishments to broader themes of representation and perseverance.

Students will begin by researching Ketanji Brown Jackson and gathering information about her background, accomplishments, and contributions to law and society. 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 Ketanji Brown Jackson answer key, and an example of the final project to guide and inspire your students.