Description
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about Malcolm X in a fun, fresh, and engaging way! Through this activity, students will explore Malcolm X’s powerful life story, his influence on the civil rights movement, and his lasting impact as a human rights leader. As they work together, they’ll also strengthen their teamwork and communication skills while contributing to a unified and meaningful final product.
This biography activity is an excellent addition to any Black History Month celebration or U.S. history unit, helping students connect Malcolm X’s journey of resilience, transformation, and advocacy to broader themes of justice, identity, and social change.
Students will begin by researching Malcolm X 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 Malcolm X answer key, and an example of the final project.