1. Black History Month
Objective – to celebrate the success of three black British athletes and send them a ‘tweet’ that recognises their achievements

3. Why do Black people need a history month?
In an ideal world, the month would not be necessary, because schools and the National Curriculum would fully recognise and appreciate the contribution of black people throughout history. Sadly that is not the case.
The Black community uses October as an opportunity to share with the world its vast contributions: a time to demonstrate pride in its creativity, respect for its intellect and a celebration of its cultural identity - which is far too often misrepresented by the media.

4. As part of these celebrations, we are going to look at the success of three black British athletes.
EMERSON PARK ACADEMY

5. We are then going to ask you to write a ‘tweet’, of 280 characters, to one of these athletes. We will send the best messages via the school site.

6. Mohammed ‘Mo’ Farah

7. Mohammed ‘Mo’ Farah
Was born in Somalia Came to Britain aged 8, speaking very little English won European Junior 5000m title
first British man to run sub 13 minutes for the 5000m with a National Record time of 12:57:94 London Olympics – became one of only five people to win 5000m and 10,000m double

8. Mohammed ‘Mo’ Farah - Foundation
What we want to do:
BY THE END OF 2012, WE AIM TO:
Build 50 water wells across Somalia by the end of 2012
Provide and distribute a month's supply of food to a minimum of 20,000 people
Provide water sources for farms and their livestock by building at least 8 water canals in the areas worst affected by the drought
Support agricultural development by providing livestock and farming tools to 10 farms across Somalia
Provide a month's medical support to 40,000 people

9. Nicola Adams

10. Nicola Adams
Key Facts
Country
Great Britain & N. Ireland
Competed in
BOXING
Women's Flyweight (51kg)
Date of birth
26 Oct 1982
Height
1.64m
Weight
51kg
On August 9th 2012, Nicola Adams became the first woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal at the Summer Olympics

11. Ade Adepitan

12. Ade Adepitan
A legend of the wheelchair basketball court, Ade achieved a lifetime ambition when he made the 2000 Paralympics.
Four years later he won a bronze medal at the 2004 Games in Athens, nailing two free throws in the dying seconds to beat world champions the USA along the way.
Ade does a lot of charity work, particularly supporting many charities to help other people with physical disabilities. He is a patron to two charities called Go Kids Go (formerly known as Association of Wheelchair Children) and The Scope Charity.
He is also a great supporter of the National Society of the Prevention of the Cruelty to Children Charity and the WheelPower Charity.
Ade travelled to Ghana in support of Comic Relief.
He also participated in the Disabled Motoring UK Alps 2011 Challenge.[4
] Ade is also an Athlete Ambassador for Right to Play, the world's leading sport for development charity.[5]

13. Write a ‘tweet’, of 280 characters, to one of these athletes
Write a ‘tweet’, of 280 characters, to one of these athletes. We will send the best messages via the school site. Give your Tweets to your form tutor and they will be judged by Ms Hampton and Mrs Crawley.