Slavery and the Civil War
Slavery and the Civil War Literature Based Theme
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. SAD short Story https//www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/375
Reliving History Through Slave Narratives. After reading narratives from former slaves that were recorded in the 1930’s as part of the Federal Writers’ Project, students conduct research on slavery, and tell a story based on their findings. The lesson incorporates an exploration of storytelling techniques. https://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/lessons/grade-6-8/Reliving_History
The Slave Dancer by Paula Fox Glencoe Study Guide http://www.glencoe.com/sec/literature/litlibrary/slavedancer.html
American President Abraham Lincoln
https://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/pres/lincoln/
Nest Animated Hero Classics Abraham Lincoln Resource & Activity Book https://www.dscl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/abrahamlincoln-2.pdf
Underground Railroad
Introduction to the Underground Railroad https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/introduction-underground-railroad/
Underground Railroad Maps https://www.nationalgeographic.org/maps/undergroundrailroad/
Learn about Michigan’s contribution to the Underground Railroad https://www.michigan.gov/mhc/0,9075,7-361-85129_85969_90857-487361–,00.html during the years of slavery and the Civil War. Make a map of Underground Railroad routes and find out if your town played a part in assisting slaves seeking freedom. http://midnr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Minimalist/index.html?appid=24409ebad2cf4ac28f3494cd7518c218
Taking the Train to Freedom – The Underground Railroad special resource study Students will map the routes of the Underground Railroad network, and learn about its secret code words and symbols. https://www.nps.gov/subjects/ugrr/discover_history/underground_map.htm
National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program. Curriculum based experiences, lesson plans, and primary materials. https://www.nps.gov/subjects/ugrr/education/index.htm with list of important people. The site is updating but most of the information can be found starting at Journey to Freedom and Network to Freedom
Spirituals
Listen to, sing, and read the lyrics to various African American spirituals. Discuss the coded messages in the songs, and the purpose of these codes. http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/lessons/grade-3-4/What_does_this_song_say
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Follow the Drinking Gourd A Journey to understand the song and its cultural history. http://www.followthedrinkinggourd.org/
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman & The Underground Railroad – from a second grade class in New York http://mag.amazing-kids.org/amazing-kids-of-the-month1/amazing-kids-of-the-month-july-1999-students-at-pocantico-hills-school/
Harriet Tubman A unique look at the life and work of a leading figure in the Underground Railroad movement. Use a variety of sources to research Harriet Tubman’s life and accomplishments, then use this information to create original impressionistic artwork based on the information learned.