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Slavery

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University of Houston, Houston, Texas, USA

Lesson Plan Information:

Grade Level: High School (9-12)
Introduction/Overview:
  
Learning Objectives: 
The student is expected to debate the institution of slavery based on the information from first person narratives.
Additional Resources/References:
  • Textbook References
  • Library Resources
  • CD-Rom

Supplementary Materials:
Related Websites http://www.archives.state.al.us/teacher/slavery/lesson3/doc1.html
Slaveholders views

http://www.archives.state.al.us/teacher/slavery/lesson3/doc2.html
Slaveholders views

http://www.archives.state.al.us/teacher/slavery/lesson3/doc4.html
Slaveholders views

http://www.archives.state.al.us/teacher/slavery/lesson2/doc1.html
Slaves views

http://www.archives.state.al.us/teacher/slavery/lesson2/doc2.html
Slaves views

http://www.archives.state.al.us/teacher/slavery/lesson2/doc3.html
Slaves views

http://toptags.com/aama/docs/docs.htm
African American historical documents

http://toptags.com/aama/books/ebooks.htm
African American books

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/snhtml/snhome.html
Born in slavery: Slave narratives from the Federal Writers’ Project
Suggested Activities/Procedures:
 1. Assign students to groups for a debate between slave owners (John C. Calhoun) and those who want to abolish slavery (William Jennings Bryan, Daniel Webster)

2. Research information about views of slavery. Stress the use of primary sources where possible. Some sources are the given sites, library, history museums, CD-Rom software, family stories.

3. Each group should prepare a written argument for their side.

4. Hold a debate in which each group has a designated spokesperson but everyone contributes to the debate.

5. Each student will write a written reflection about what they have learned about slavery
Extending the Lesson:
 
Time Required:
1 week
Preparation:
Curriculum Fit:
 National Standards: 1b, 2e, 5a, 6a
National Educational Technology Standards: 2, 4, 7, 8
Evaluation/Assessment: Written reflection will include at least 3 arguments made by each side.
Tips for the Teacher:
  1. Before beginning the project, check to make sure all the links work.
  2. Teachers remember each group should prepare a written argument for their side.
  3. During the debate, each group has a designated spokesperson, but everyone must contribute to the debate. The teacher acts as a facilitator.
  4. Each student is to take notes and after the debate, the student will write a written reflection about what he/she has learned about slavery.
  5. The written reflection will include at least 3 arguments made by each side.
Student Materials: Slavery: Student Navigation Sheet

As you read the documents within these given websites, remember to gather information to support your argument.

Directions for Navigating throughout the given websites:

http://www.archives.state.al.us/teacher/slavery/lesson3/doc1.html

  • Click “next page” to view more material about slaves.
  • Research information suitable for assignment.
  • View original letters written by primary sources during slavery.
  • Gather information on slaveholders views on slavery

http://www.archives.state.al.us/teacher/slavery/lesson3/doc2.html

  • Click “next page” to view more material about slaves.
  • Research information suitable for assignment.
  • View original letters written by primary sources during slavery.
  • Gather information on slaveholders views on slavery

http://www.archives.state.al.us/teacher/slavery/lesson3/doc4.html

  • Click “next page” to view more material about slaves.
  • Research information suitable for assignment.
  • View original letters written by primary sources during slavery.
  • Gather information on slaveholders views on slavery

http://www.archives.state.al.us/teacher/slavery/lesson2/doc1.html

  • Click “next page” to view more material about slaves.
  • Research information suitable for assignment.
  • View original letters written by primary sources during slavery.
  • Gather information on life as a slave during slavery.

http://www.archives.state.al.us/teacher/slavery/lesson2/doc2.html

  • Click “next page” to view more material about slaves.
  • Research information suitable for assignment.
  • View original letters written by primary sources during slavery.
  • Gather information on life as a slave during slavery.

http://www.archives.state.al.us/teacher/slavery/lesson2/doc3.html

  • Click “next page” to view more material about slaves.
  • Research information suitable for assignment.
  • View original letters written by primary sources during slavery.
  • Gather information on life as a slave during slavery.

http://toptags.com/aama/docs/docs.htm

  • Click on links to gather information to help support argument.

http://toptags.com/aama/books/ebooks.htm

  • Click on links to gather information to help support argument.

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/snhtml/snhome.html

  • Click on links to gather information to help support argument.
  • Research narrative about being born into slavery.
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