Selma Burke Biography eBook & Activities – History Changers

Our History Changers line gives students an overview of the lives of important people who made a difference and changed history in a big or small way. This lesson introduces your students to Selma Burke.

What students will learn

• Who Selma Burke was and how they made a difference
• How one person can change history, in a big or small way

What’s inside

• An eBook that introduces students to Selma Burke
• 6 discussion cards to pair with the eBook
• 5 draw-and-respond sheets
• 1 reflections/questions sheet

How to use it

Read the eBook together, then use the discussion cards to talk through Selma Burke’s story. Students respond on the draw-and-respond sheets and finish with the reflections/questions sheet.

Who it’s for

K–5 teachers who want to introduce students to important people from history.

FAQ

What’s included?
An eBook, 6 discussion cards, 5 draw-and-respond sheets and 1 reflections/questions sheet.

Is this part of a series?
Yes, it’s part of our History Changers line, which introduces students to people who changed history.

Created by LaNesha Tabb and Naomi O’Brien.

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