Black History Month
Box Tops Challenge
A Quick History Lesson
What we now call Black History Month originated in 1926, founded by Carter G Woodson as Negro History Week. The
month of February was selected in honor and respect to Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln who were both born
in that month.
Below are 20 images of items that we use almost daily that were invented by African Americans.
Air Conditioner
Cell Phone
Clothes Dryer
Elevator
Fire escape ladder
Frederick Jones
Golf Tee
Henry Sampson
Guitar
G.T. Sampson
Ironing Board
Alexander Miles
Lawn Mower
J.W. Winters
Mail Box
T. Grant
Motor
Robert Flemming
Peanut Butter
Sarah Boone
Pencil Sharpener
L.A. Burr
Refrigerator
Paul Downing
Spark Plug
Frederick Jones
Stethoscope
George Carver
Stove
J.L. Love
Straightening Comb
J. Standard
Street Sweeper
Edmond Berger
Traffic Light
Imhotep
T.A. Carrington
Madame CJ Walker
Charles Brooks
Garrett Morgan
Turn in this sheet with 20 Box Tops coupons attached by February 29th
and you will get a prize! Your class will be entered to win a prize, too! The
more you turn in, the more chances you have to win!
Name:
Teacher:
*****Remember, do not cut off expiration dates on Box Tops*****