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EX-SLAVE NARRATIVES

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students read narratives of ex-slaves and then in groups write and act in their plays.
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SLAVE TRADITIONS AND RELIGIONS: AN INSTITUTION CREATED WITHIN THE SLAVE COMMUNITY

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn and discuss the origins of slave traditions and religions. They use a T-chart and compare the slaves lifestyle with other modern lifestyles.
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North or South? Which has a better way of life?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders brainstorm what they believe are the causes of the Civil War. They copy the blank circle graph into their Social Studies journals twice once for their prediction and once for the actual. Students list the following...
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Aiken-Rhett House

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders visit the Rhett-Aiken House and discuss the people who lived there. They compare and contrast the lives of slaves who lived there. They practice using new vocabulary and examine the Gullah language and culture.
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From Slavechild to Freedom

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read excerpts from 5 slave narratives and study and compare/contrast their families, living conditions, duties, methods of escape and destinations. In this history lesson, 3rd graders get into small groups to present their...
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Forest Joe: Outlaw or Hero?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read a narrative about a 19th century fugitive slave named Forest Joe. They research the legend of Forest Joe and compare it to Robin Hood and other similar legends from various ethnic groups.
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Geography and Runaway Journeys Lesson Plan: The Great Dismal Swamp

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine the geography of swamps and the Great Dismal Swamp. They research primary accounts, period literature, and analyze how fugitive slaves lived in the swamps.
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Living on the Fringe Lesson Plan: Maroon Communities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read a section of the narrative, Runaway Journeys, and examine how fugitives lived in remote areas. They identify maroon communities on a map, and research and write about maroon communities.
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Comparison of Owners' Perceptions of Runaway Indentured Servants and Slaves

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare and contrast servants and slaves in a journal entry. They examine ads which describe indentured servants accompanied by escaped slaves. They draw conclusions as to owners' perceptions and present their conclusions.
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African Americans: 1800 - 1870

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore living and working environment of both slave and free African Americans from places throughout the United States.
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State Quarter Game

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Investigate the 50 State Quarter's Program. Learners view and discuss the images on the Indiana state quarter, develop a list of questions about the states, conduct research to answer the questions, and play a game using the questions...
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Off Times of Slaves on the Sea Islands

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the aspect of slave life on the Sea Islands. They explore the Gullah language, folk tales, music and games during the "off" times of slaves. Students read and interpret Gullah folk tales. They recognize music in the...
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Greek Roles Chart

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Greek history activity, learners complete a chart on the Greek roles of the family. They describe their requirements, rights, restrictions, and who they were each ruled by. There are 6 roles to describe in the chart.
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George Washington Carver

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this word search worksheet, students find ten words related to George Washington Carver. Teachers can change this worksheet on this worksheet builder to customize it to their own teaching objectives.
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George Washington Carver

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this mathematics instructional activity, students identify and define various vocabulary terms related to George Washington by solving addition problems. There are nine problems to solve on the sheet.
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Delaware State Quarter

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this state quarter worksheet, students study the state quarter of Delaware and answer questions about the state from the information printed on the quarter.
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Kentucky State Quarter

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state quarters worksheet, students study the diagram of the state quarter for the state of Kentucky. Students answer questions based on the information on the quarter.
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Louisiana State Quarter

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this state quarters activity, students study the state quarter for Louisiana and answer questions about the state that are printed on the quarter.
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Minnesota State Quarter

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this state quarters activity, students study the state quarter of Minnesota and answer several questions about the state that are printed on the quarter.
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Nebraska State Quarter

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this state quarter instructional activity, students study the Nebraska state quarter and find specific state facts printed on the quarter.
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Oklahoma State Quarter

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state quarter worksheet, students study the state quarter for Oklahoma and answer questions about the state from information printed on the quarter.
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South Dakota State Quarter

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state quarters worksheet, students study the image of the state quarter for the state of South Dakota. Students answer questions based on state fact information found on the quarter.
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Black Slave Owners in Charleston

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the causes and effects of the Civil War.  In this U.S. History lesson, students research the Civil War and the events that happened around it, then share their findings in a paper.
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Enslaved African Americans and Expressions of Freedom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze a painting from African-American culture to determine its meaning. Reading slave spirituals, they discover what live was like for African-Americans who were enslaved in the South. They draw conclusions about their desire...

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