Legacy of Black Inventors in USA's History: Kids Article Pack 4 Black History Month

This article package introduces children aged 8+ to three groundbreaking Black inventors who changed the way we live: George Washington Carver, Garrett Morgan & Madam C.J. Walker. Carver revolutionized farming through crop rotation and peanut-based products, Morgan’s traffic signal and safety hood improved public safety, and Walker became one of the first self-made female millionaires while empowering thousands of women.

Students will explore their remarkable lives through storytelling, fun facts, humor, a puzzle, quiz, and hands-on creative tasks. With opportunities to design posters, write thank-you notes, , creativity, and personal reflection — making Black history accessible, memorable, and inspiring for young learners.

Topics Included in this Black History Month Newspaper for Kids includes:

•  Top News Story – What Happened?

  A simple recap of the inventors’ contributions.

•  History Corner – Who They Were

  Short profiles on Carver, Morgan, and Walker.

•  Cultural Corner – Why They Mattered

  Explains how their work shaped everyday life.

•  Person Profile – Madam C.J. Walker

  Spotlight on her business empire and philanthropy.

   Fact-Time to Wow Young Minds!

  Fun trivia about peanuts, traffic lights, and beauty care.

•  DIY Activity – Make a Campaign Poster

  Creative drawing and writing activity.

•  Riddle Time

  A playful brain teaser linked to their inventions.

•  “Thank You” Cards Activity

  Students write notes to show appreciation.

•  Discussion Corner – Set One

  Guided questions about impact and change.

•  Jokes & Humor Break

  Lighthearted jokes to keep kids smiling.

•  Kids’ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

  Quick recall questions to check understanding, answers included.

•  DIY Activity – Mini News Reporter Notebook

  Students make their own notebook to record facts.

•  Discussion Corner – Set Two

  Deeper prompts encouraging personal ideas (space for both activities are included for students to write their opinions).

•  Word Puzzle Challenge

  Complete the inventor-themed words.

•  DIY Activity – Create Your Own Invention Poster

  Kids design a new invention to solve a problem today.

  At a Glance – Quick Facts

  Bite-sized reminders of who did what.

•  End Of – Reflection & Closing Message

  Encouragement to think big and be creative.

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