We are celebrating Black History Month across Crowley ISD with this year’s nationwide theme of “The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity.” Our annual Black History Bowl will be virtual on Friday, Feb. 26. Please check back often as this page will continue to be updated throughout the month of February.
Black History Quiz Bowl Information
The 2021 Black History Bowl will take place virtually this year and be a team competition, consisting of four students per team. There will be two age divisions, an elementary division (grades 3-5) and a senior division (grades 6-12). For more information, please contact Crystel Polk at the following email address: crystel.polk@crowley.k12.tx.us.
2021 Black History Quiz Bowl
Date: Friday, Feb. 26
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Watch: Virtual event on Zoom
Theme: The Black Family
Flyer: CISD Black History Bowl Flyer
Black History Quiz Bowl Art Show
There will be two student entries per campus invited to be judged for the art show. Entries must be original artwork of the students. Campus art contests should be completed and final artwork submissions should be prepared for pick up at your campus front office on 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 19. Please contact Shawneequa Blount at the following email address: shawneequa.blount@crowley.k12.tx.org, if you have questions about the process for submitting art work. All entries should be matted and no larger than 24x36. Please include student’s name, grade level, teacher’s name and campus on the back of the artwork.
Art Show Judging Criteria
1. Clarity, adherence and expression of theme: “The Black Family”
2. Creativity and originality of depicted theme
3. Quality of artistic composition
4. Overall design
Family and Student Resources
Homepage: NMAAHC Learning Labs
Homepage: PBS Georgia Stories - Black History Collection
Homepage: Fort Worth Black News January Issue
History at Home
Video: Frederick Douglass’ Incredible Legacy
Video: Buffalo Soldiers - The African Americans Who Won the West
Video: Bessie Coleman - The FIRST Female African-American Pilot
Teacher Resources
Homepage: Pre-school Black History Month Hands-on Activities
Homepage: Black History Month Lessons and Resources
Homepage: National Museum of African American History and Culture - Educators
Homepage: Black History Month Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources
Homepage: 10 Inspiring Black History Month Activities for Students
Homepage: Black History Month Activities
