Zenobia Saunderson

Welcome to a new venture where math and history come together in a fun way! In this special book, we will explore important math skills while learning Black history. Each chapter focuses on a specific math skill, like counting, shapes, addition, telling time, and more. What makes this teaching resource book special is how it connects math with Black history. Every chapter starts with a "Getting Started" section that introduces the math skill through fun activities to get students excited.
These activities help students understand the math skill better before delving deeper into solving the problem. Then, we connect the math skill with interesting Black history stories that are easy to understand. We'll learn about prominent Black history figures like Mae Jemison, George Washington Carver, Rosa Parks, and Claudette Colvin. Finally, students can practice the math skill they learned by connecting it with the history lesson.
They'll do fun exercises, hands-on, and movement activities that help them practice math skills while appreciating African Americans' contributions to society. This amazing book is useful all year, not just during Black History Month. It celebrates diversity, encourages understanding, and helps students love learning. The math and reading skills match educational standards, giving students a well-rounded experience. With interactive and engaging activities to reinforce math skills, and captivating stories, students will want to keep learning year around from this book.
The math activities are so fun that students will not notice they're learning-they'll just enjoy mastering important math concepts. Get ready for an exhilarating journey where math comes alive through Black history. Let's explore and learn by connecting math concepts to real life experiences.