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Whispers of Angels: Buffalo and the Underground Railroad Lesson PlanWhispers of Angels: Buffalo and the Underground Railroad Lesson Plan
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Whispers of Angels: Buffalo and the Underground Railroad

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What role did Buffalo, New York play in the Underground Railroad? Young historians investigate the Underground Railroad ties to Buffalo and western New York. They create a web site or multimedia presentation based on the research. If you're outside of New York and looking for a way to make this instructional activity more relevant to your learners, consider having them research whether or not there was any involvement in the Underground Railroad in your specific area. 

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buffalo, the underground railroad, fugitive slaves

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Technology
Video

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