Slavery and The Social Studies

Slavery and The Social Studies episodes:

• 12.14.2010

  Recommended Children's and Pedagogy Literature: Slavery

  I recommend the below books for use when teaching about slavery in the United States between 1700 and 1900 to students in intermediate-level grades. In some cases, I also include Google Lit Trips developed by teachers in the Teaching American...

  
• 03.12.2010

  Lecture: Michael Green — "Slavery and the Constitution"

  Click here for Dr. Michael S. Green's podcast titled "Slavery and the Constitution."

  
• 03.10.2010

  Session I Class Slides

  Click here for the class slides for session I. The session focused on Habits of the Mind and Vital Themes of History Education.

  
• 12.08.2009

  Online Resources for Teaching about Slavery

  The following resources offer resources and suggestions for teaching about slavery in America. Slave Voices: This American Memory (Library of Congress) collection including recordings between 1932 and 1975 includes hours of actual voices in audio format taken from former Southern...

  
• 08.31.2009

  Google Lit Trips Assignment

  For this Teaching American History Grant module, each participating teacher will either create or collaborate on the creation of at least five annotated placemarks in a Google Lit Trip relating to one of the grant provided children's books about slavery....

  
• 08.31.2009

  Slavery Simulations

  The following units/lesson plans simulate experiences relating to the issue of slavery in the United States. Riding the Underground Railroad: This simulation involves having students simulate escaping the South until they are either captured or they reach their destination. Students...

  
• 01.01.2009

  Module Syllabus

  Click here for the module syllabus. Module Description This module will enhance teacher knowledge and context relating to the history of slavery in the United States. The content focus will be on the institution in relation to American culture, society...