Teaching Guide: The Physical Sciences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Students will research the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and examine several institutions that offer degrees in the physical sciences.
A class in Mathematical geography at Hampton Institute studying the earth’s rotation around the Sun. Hampton, Virginia, ca 1899. The Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection at the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
In this lesson plan, students will acquire an overview of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that offer degrees in the physical sciences. Through research into the history of 8 of these institutions, students will determine the significance of HBCUs, particularly in science education. Students will also use historical photographs and video clips to compare and contrast HBCUs in different eras.
Grade level(s): 9-12
Guide subjects: Contemporary, History, Physics
Minority Group(s): Women, African-American
In-class time: 65-95 minutes
Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Technology Requirements: Student web access required, Audio/Video required
Common Core Standards: Speaking & Listening, History/Social Studies, Subject Writing
