Make Black History Month interactive, engaging and memorable with this A4 Black History Heroes Booklet. Designed as a whole-class or whole-school activity, pupils hunt for hidden Black History Hero cards around the school, collect them in their booklet and answer linked challenge questions about each individual, event or cultural contribution.

The booklet features a range of significant figures and cultural topics, including Walter Tull, Harold Moody, Olive Morris, Gladys West, Matthew Henson, Mary Prince, Bayard Rustin, Benjamin Banneker, Olaudah Equiano, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Steel Pulse, Aswad and more. Pupils also explore Black history through music, food, migration and cultural heritage themes.

What’s included:

• 27-page printable A4 booklet
• Introduction and instructions for the card hunt
• Card tracker pages to monitor progress
• Individual pages for each Black History Hero/topic
• Spaces to attach collected cards
• Thought-provoking discussion and comprehension questions
• End-of-month completion challenge and reward opportunity

Perfect for:

• Black History Month (October)
• KS2 and lower KS3
• Whole-school enrichment activities
• Tutor time and form groups
• History, PSHE and diversity education
• Collaborative learning and classroom discussion

This resource encourages pupils to discover inspiring Black historical figures, develop historical knowledge, strengthen teamwork skills and celebrate the diverse contributions that have shaped Britain and the wider world.