Remembering the History: The 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing

History - Social Studies

The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was an important place for the Black community and for people fighting for civil rights. On September 15, 1963, a terrible event happened when a bomb exploded at the church. This bombing took the lives of four young girls who were getting ready for Sunday school. The church was a meeting place for civil rights leaders to plan marches and peaceful protests. The sadness and anger after the bombing helped people see the need for change. It helped lead to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a law that made segregation illegal in the United States.

 

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank with the correct words:

  1. The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing took place on _____________.
  2. The church was located in the city of _____________, Alabama.
  3. The tragedy resulted in the loss of _____________ young girls who were getting ready for Sunday school.
  4. Civil rights leaders used the church as a _____________ to plan marches like the Children’s Crusade.
  5. This event was so powerful that it helped pass the _____________ of 1964, a law that made segregation illegal.

Word Bank: Headquarters | Civil Rights Act | September 15, 1963 | Four | Birmingham

 

Multiple Choice Questions

Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question:

  1. What city was the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in?
    • a) Atlanta
    • b) Birmingham
    • c) Montgomery
    • d) Selma
  2. How many young girls lost their lives in the bombing?
    • a) Three
    • b) Five
    • c) Four
    • d) Two
  3. What important law was passed partly because of the church bombing?
    • a) Voting Rights Act
    • b) Civil Rights Act
    • c) Bill of Rights
    • d) Emancipation Proclamation
  4. What was the church used for during the civil rights movement?
    • a) A restaurant
    • b) A store
    • c) A headquarters for planning marches
    • d) A library
  5. On what date did the bombing occur?
    • a) July 4, 1776
    • b) January 1, 1960
    • c) September 15, 1963
    • d) October 31, 1963

 

Open-Ended Questions

Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

  1. Why do you think the 16th Street Baptist Church was important to the civil rights movement?
  2. How did the bombing change the way people thought about segregation and civil rights?
  3. What can we learn from remembering the story of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing?

Plants and light

Life Science - Science

Name: _______________________

 

Date: _______________________

 

Class: Year 3 _________

 

Year 3 Science Worksheet: Plants and Germination

 

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

 

Circle the correct letter (a, b, c, or d).

 

  1. Which of the following is NOT a condition plants need to grow and be healthy?

     
    • a) Warmth

    • b) Water

    • c) Light

    • d) Rocks

  2. What color do the leaves of an unhealthy plant usually turn?

     
    • a) Bright green

    • b) Yellow

    • c) Dark blue

    • d) Purple

  3. What process is happening when a seed starts to grow into a new plant?

     
    • a) Photosynthesis

    • b) Germination

    • c) Pollination

    • d) Wilting

  4. Which part grows out of the seed first to absorb water?

     
    • a) Stem shoot

    • b) Root shoot

    • c) Leaf

    • d) Flower

Section B: Fill in the Blanks

 

Choose the correct word from the box to complete each sentence.

 

Word Bank: germination | downwards | upwards | food store | light

  1. To stay healthy, plants need warmth, water, air, and _______________________.

  2. Inside a seed, the baby plant gets energy from its _______________________.

  3. When a seed grows, the root shoot grows _______________________ into the soil.

  4. The stem shoot grows _______________________ towards the light.

  5. The process of a seed starting to grow is called _______________________.

Section C: True or False

 

Circle True or False for each statement.

 

  1. An unhealthy plant may have strong roots, stems, and bright green leaves.

     

    ( True / False )

  2. Flowers make seeds.

     

    ( True / False )

  3. The stem shoot grows before the root shoot.

     

    ( True / False )

  4. When a plant droops because it is unhealthy, we say it is wilting.

     

    ( True / False )

Section D: Short Answer Questions

 

Write your answers clearly on the lines provided.

 

  1. List the four main conditions plants need to grow and be healthy.

     
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    •  
    •  
    •  
  2. Describe two signs that show a plant is unhealthy.

     
    •  
    •  
  3. Name two things that are found inside a seed ready to grow.

     
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Section E: Labeling & Identification

 

Name the three parts described below:

 

  • Part A: Contains stored energy for the baby plant

     

     

  • Part B: Grows upwards to become the main stem

     

     

  • Part C: Grows downwards into the soil first

     

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