Discover how Jesse Owens paved the way for African American athletes as a track and field legend, while still challenged by the obstacles of a segregated American society during the mid-twentieth century.

Concepts

jesse owens, black history month, famous african americans, african american history, olympic athletes, track and field, the ph digraph, the ncaa

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• This is an excellent resource to reference during Black History Month or in reviewing influential figures in African American history

Classroom Considerations

• Queue video to skip third-party advertisement
• Learners should have some familiarity with Adolph Hitler and his promotion of the Aryan race prior to beginning the video

Pros

• Reviews Owens' major accomplishments, including participation in the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin
• Includes interview excerpts discussing Owens' lasting legacy

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.7