Grades 1-3, Hamilton Earl Holmes: The Legacy Continues

Events in the Life of Hamilton Earl Holmes
Students will learn who Hamilton Earl Holmes was and the significance of his role in Black History and will place events of his life in chronological order. After watching the documentary Hamilton Earl Holmes: The Legacy Continues, students will make a list of some of the important events in Hamilton Earl Holmes’ life.

Primary Learning Outcomes (Teachers’ Questions for Students)
Who was Hamilton Earl Holmes? What are some facts about Hamilton Earl Holmes’ life? What can we learn from Hamilton Earl Holmes? What does chronological order mean?

Additional Learning Outcomes (Teachers’ Questions for Students)
What would you have done if you were Hamilton Earl Holmes? Can you place the events of Hamilton Earl Holmes’s life in chronological order?

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