Curriculum Focus: Significant individuals, the British Empire and slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, and the contributions of Black people to British and world history.
Section 1: The British Empire and Slavery
Key Facts: Britain enslaved millions of Africans and transported them across the Atlantic. Cities like Liverpool, Bristol, and London grew wealthy from the slave trade. Slavery was abolished in Britain in 1833, but the impact lasted for centuries. People like Olaudah Equiano fought against it.
Q1: When was slavery abolished in Britain?
○ A) 1733
○ B) 1833
○ C) 1933
Q2: Which British cities grew wealthy from the slave trade? (Select all that apply)
☐ A) Liverpool
☐ B) Bristol
☐ C) London
☐ D) Glasgow
Q3: Who was Olaudah Equiano and how did he help fight against slavery?
Q4: What was the Windrush generation?
Section 2: Rosa Parks — Standing up for Justice
Key Facts: Rosa Parks was an African American woman who refused to give up her bus seat in 1955. In some places in America, Black people had to sit at the back of buses. Her brave action helped spark the Civil Rights Movement.
Q5: In what year did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat?
○ A) 1945
○ B) 1955
○ C) 1965
Q6: Where were Black people made to sit on buses?
○ A) At the front
○ B) In the middle
○ C) At the back
Q7: Which of these are examples of segregation? (Select all that apply)
☐ A) Separate schools for Black and White people
☐ B) Separate water fountains
☐ C) Separate bus seating
☐ D) Different types of fruit in markets
Q8: Why was Rosa Parks' decision to stay seated so important?
Section 3: The Civil Rights Movement
Key Facts: Segregation laws kept Black and white Americans apart in schools, on buses and in restaurants. The Civil Rights Movement used non-violent protest — marches, boycotts and speeches — to change those laws. About 250,000 people joined the 1963 March on Washington, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott lasted 381 days.
Q9: Roughly how many people took part in the 1963 March on Washington?
○ A) About 2,500
○ B) About 25,000
○ C) About 250,000
Q10: Segregation meant that…
○ A) Everyone used the same schools, buses and restaurants
○ B) Black and white people were kept apart by law
○ C) Nobody was allowed to travel by bus
Q11: The Montgomery Bus Boycott lasted 381 days. What would have made it hard to keep going that long — and why do you think people did?
Section 4: Dr Martin Luther King Jr — Dream of Equality
Key Facts: Dr Martin Luther King Jr led the Civil Rights Movement in America. In 1963, he gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to 250,000 people. He believed in peaceful protest and won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made discrimination illegal.
Q12: In what year did Dr King give his "I Have a Dream" speech?
○ A) 1953
○ B) 1963
○ C) 1973
Q13: How many people marched to hear the "I Have a Dream" speech?
○ A) 100,000
○ B) 250,000
○ C) 500,000
Q14: What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?
○ A) Started the Civil Rights Movement
○ B) Made discrimination illegal
○ C) Ended slavery in America
Q15: Why was Dr King's use of peaceful protest so powerful?
Section 5: Black Heroes in STEM
Key Facts: Black scientists, engineers, and mathematicians have made incredible contributions. Mary Jackson became NASA's first Black female engineer. Katherine Johnson was a brilliant mathematician. These pioneers broke barriers and inspired millions.
Q16: Who was the first Black female engineer at NASA?
○ A) Mary Jackson
○ B) Katherine Johnson
○ C) Sally Ride
Q17: Why is it important to celebrate Black scientists and engineers?
Self-Assessment
Tick the box if you can do each of these things:
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I can explain why Rosa Parks was important to history. |
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I understand the impact of slavery on Britain. |
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I know about Dr King's peaceful protest and his dream. |
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I can describe Mary Seacole's achievements and bravery. |
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I can name Black scientists who made important discoveries. |
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