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Black History Month word search featuring names of influential African American scientists, athletes, and leaders.
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This 25-word Black History Month word search introduces Grades 5–7 students to influential African American inventors, athletes, scientists, and leaders. Hidden words include Serena Williams, George Washington Carver, Harriet Tubman, and Charles Drew, spanning medicine, sports, literature, and civil rights. Use it as a February classroom activity, a Black History Month unit warm-up, or adapted for similar biographical puzzles.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Other Holiday
Grade Level:
5th – 7th Grades
Updated February 2022

Word List

  • JANEBOLIN
  • MARYVANBRITTAN
  • JESSEEUGENERUSSELL
  • HANRIETTALACKS
  • HOOKERFAMILY
  • BLACKACES
  • CHARLESDREW
  • MARYFIELDS
  • SERENAWILLIAMS
  • MAGGIELENAWALKER
  • BIDDYBRIDGETMASON
  • ANNCOLELOWE
  • IVANVANSERTIMA
  • OLIVIAHOOKER
  • ONESIMUS
  • MAMIETILL
  • DOROTHYHEIGHT
  • JESSEOWENS
  • JENNIFEREBERHARDT
  • JOHNMERCERLANGSTON
  • ALICEAUGUSTABALL
  • ELIZABETHKECKLEY
  • BARBARACHARLINJORDANE
  • GEORGEWASHINGTONCARVER
  • PHILLISWHEATLEY

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