Warm-up
Slavery Introduction for Young Students – YouTube (2:22)https://youtu.be/MRSj8NIlBxUI own absolutely nothing in this vid. I constructed it strictly for use in the classroom after teacher/staff approval. This is good for mature 3rd graders an…
10 Shocking Facts About the Slave Trade – YouTube (2:30)https://youtu.be/ybh8wENUqQc10 Shocking Facts About the Slave Trade
Songs
Harriet Tubman: “Spying on the Man” | SUNG HISTORY – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_BAuUYu2LJcYou think you know this American hero, but trust me, you have no idea.
Slave Spiritual Story- Wade in the Water – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/ZXqMQfpNSesProject for a teaching sample on slave culture. Music from an educational cd on the Underground Railroad
Louis Armstrong – Go Down Moses (Lyrics) – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/vf6jBP4YXwoThis well-known Negro Spiritual is based on the biblical story of the Jews in Egypt. Several Spirituals follow.
Vocabulary
Slavery Vocabulary Flashcards | Quizlethttps://quizlet.com/4353616/slavery-vocabulary-flash-cards/State laws that restricted slave freedoms and rights by creating clear expectations for the roles of slaves and slave owners.
Lesson Plans
Slavery in America: Cotton, Slave Trade and the Southern Response – Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.comhttp://study.com/academy/lesson/slavery-in-america-cotton-slave-trade-and-the-southern-response.htmlThe United States was conceived on the idea of freedom and the rights of all people, but early on, an institution took hold that was the exact opposite.
Vocabulary – Modern slaveryhttp://icosa.hkbu.edu.hk/common-use/ted-modern-slavery/index.htmPreparation Before watching a video excerpt from Ted.com, familiarize yourself with the following entries. This will help you understand the video better.
The Underground Railroad: Escape From Slavery Student Activity | Scholastic.comhttp://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/Try these great Harriet Tubman printables, for FREE Harriet Tubman: Lesson Plan & Worksheet Harriet Tubman: Follow the North Star (Biography Mini-Book) Harriet Tubman:…
Breaking News English ESL Lesson Plan on Slaveryhttp://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0703/070327-slavery.htmlReading / Listening task with various activities
End of Slavery 13th Amendment to the Constitution for Kids and Teachers – FREE Lesson Plans & Games for Kidshttp://government.mrdonn.org/13thamendment.htmlDuring the Civil War, President Lincoln issued a proclamation in 1863 – the Emancipation Proclamation.
Modern slavery is harder to recognise when it’s right under our noses | Felicity Lawrence | Opinion | The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/nov/11/modern-slavery-cheap-labourHuman trafficking in the fishing industry. A short video and a newspaper article.
Reading
A History of Slavery in the United States – National Geographic Societyhttps://www.nationalgeographic.org/interactive/slavery-united-states/Browse through an interactive timeline of America’s “peculiar institution.”
The Underground Railroad – National Geographic Societyhttps://www.nationalgeographic.org/maps/undergroundrailroad/Map. The Underground Railroad was the network used by enslaved black Americans to obtain their freedom in the 30 years before the Civil War (1860-1865).
From Slavery To Civil Rights – Engelsk – NDLAhttp://ndla.no/en/node/55855?fag=42You can find an easy version of the text here: African Americans, from Slavery to the Present Day – Text in Brief
American Civil War for Kids – Slave Lifehttp://civilwar.mrdonn.org/slavelife.htmlThe Auction Block: From 1688 until 1865, slavery was legal in all or parts of America. Businessmen needed slaves to sell.
American Civil War for Kids – The Constitution and Bill of Rights on Slaveryhttp://civilwar.mrdonn.org/constitution-on-slavery.htmlThe Constitution on Slavery: By the time the United States Constitution was drafted in 1878, slavery had existed in the American colonies for 168 years. Whether slavery was…
BBC – Ethics – Slavery: Modern slaveryhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/slavery/modern/modern_1.shtmlAlthough slavery has been outlawed, it still exists; … there are far more slaves now than there were victims of the Atlantic slave trade.
African American Odyssey: Slavery–The Peculiar Institution (Part 1)http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/aaohtml/exhibit/aopart1.htmlDuring the course of the slave trade, millions of Africans became involuntary immigrants to the New World.
Listening
Podcast: Modern Slavery – ESL Library Blog (3:08)http://blog.esllibrary.com/2014/08/06/podcast-modern-slavery/This week’s podcast features a reading from our Discussion Starters lesson plan on Modern Slavery.
AMERICAN HISTORY: Slavery in the American Southhttps://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/1532857.htmlSlavery did not become a force in the northern colonies mainly because of economic reasons | THE MAKING OF A NATION
Almost 46 Million People Live in ‘Modern Slavery’https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/almost-46-million-people-live-in-modern-slavery/3357487.htmlThe Global Slavery Index says 58 percent of those working in “modern slavery” are living in five Asian nations. The report, by an Australian research group, looks at forms of slavery around the world.
Listenwise – The Power of Slave Narratives (4:26)https://listenwise.com/teach/events/404-the-power-of-slave-narrativesSlavery is a horror of history. The capture and transportation of human beings from Africa to North America through the Middle Passage is an experience that is hard to imagine.
Viewing
African Slave Trade Video – Slavery in America – HISTORY.com (4 min)http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/slavery/videos/african-slave-tradeSlavery became an industry for the first time in history when millions of African men and women were sold as slaves to Europeans.
The History of Slavery In America (part 1 of 3) – YouTube (9:54)https://youtu.be/Jc1RbUxQv4ESlavery in the United States began soon after English colonists first settled Virginia in 1607 and lasted as a legal institution until the passage of the 13th Amendment.Part 2 Part 3
life of a plantation slave – YouTube (2:01)https://youtu.be/r9ieTEHCow4A short video with old pictures about the basic facts of a slave’s life
7 Films to Watch During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month | Sundance Institutehttps://www.sundance.org/blogs/special-edition/7-films-to-watch-during-national-slavery-and-human-trafficking-prevention-month Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program is proud to highlight its support of seven projects that raise awareness of modern-day slavery and human trafficking at home and abroad. Trailers, 2-3 min each
American Hero Classics: Harriet Tubman – YouTube (27:37)https://youtu.be/94gFvWowPDEAnimated video about Harriet Tubman’s Life and accomplishments in helping slaves become free
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Video – Harriet Tubman – HISTORY.com (4 min)http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/harriet-tubman/videos/harriet-tubman-and-the-underground-railroadBorn a slave, Harriett Tubman became famous for her Underground Railroad
World Vision Child Labour – YouTube (3:06)https://youtu.be/BcI4l3arrHIThis video explores child labour through the personal story of a young Cambodian girl named Pharady.
12 YEARS A SLAVE : Meet Solomon Northup – YouTube (5:36)https://youtu.be/OyGxF5FncAMThe true story of one man’s fight for survival and freedom Watch 10 minutes here http://www.youtub…
Speaking
ESL Discussions: Conversation Questions: Speaking Lesson: Slaveryhttp://www.esldiscussions.com/s/slavery.htmlDo you think families that are rich now because their ancestors had slaves owe something to the descendants of the slaves?
Worksheets
50 000+ Free ESL, EFL worksheets made by teachers for teachershttps://en.islcollective.com/resources/search_result?Tags=slavery&searchworksheet=GO&type=PrintablesFour worksheets on slavery
Black Peoples of the Americas Worksheets – Historyhttps://www.historyonthenet.com/worksheets/black-peoples-of-the-americas-worksheets/What is Slavery? A worksheet giving a simple explanation of slavery from ancient times to present day. The Triangular Trade A cutting and sticking activity worksheet to help learn about the triangular trade. The Effects of Slavery on Africa Crossword A crossword with clues relating to the effects of slavery on Africa. Middle Passage Crossword …
More Materials
Interactive
Slavery Museum 4 Teens – homehttp://slaverymuseum4teens.wikispaces.com/Create interactive lessons using any digital content including wikis with our free sister product TES Teach. Get it on the web or iPad!
Feedback
Please tweet your feedback about working with this theme page to the author. All criticism is good criticism when it is meant to make WebEnglish.se better.
Tweet to @Outifrisk
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.