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Lesson Plan — Black Excellence in Every Major

Thesis Statement

Black excellence is not confined to one field; it is the disciplined pursuit of purpose, leadership, and impact in any major — business, STEM, arts, law, education, or trades. Every student can achieve greatness through commitment and vision.

Learning Objectives (with examples)

• Students identify examples of Black excellence across multiple majors. Example: A business major names Ursula Burns; a science major names George Washington Carver; an arts major names Alvin Ailey.
• Students explain how discipline and purpose drive achievement. Example: Students discuss how consistent study habits or internships build long‑term success.
• Students reflect on how their own major can become a pathway to leadership. Example: A nursing major explains how they can advocate for patient equity.

Learning Outcomes (with examples)

• Students name three fields where Black achievers have made national impact. Example: “Business, engineering, and performing arts.”
• Students describe one personal strength that supports excellence in their major. Example: “I am detail‑oriented, which helps me in accounting.”
• Students identify one concrete next step toward academic or career success. Example: “I will meet with an advisor to plan my internship.”

5E Learning Model

Engage with a Vision Statement Open with the message that Black excellence exists in every major and invite students to name someone they admire in any field.

Explore Real Examples Students examine short profiles of Black achievers across majors to see how diverse excellence looks.

Explain Personal Pathways Students connect their major to future leadership by identifying strengths, goals, and opportunities.

Elaborate Through Application Students write or discuss one concrete action they can take this semester to move toward excellence.

Evaluate Growth and Commitment Students share reflections or exit tickets showing how they will embody excellence in their chosen field.

Mr. Lucky-Social Studies Teacher