More Black History Month resources (Photos)

With Black History Month fast approaching, treat your students to the Underground Railroad in a new way with the Mystery of the Underground Railroad activity.

Slave Ann Clark escaped from her owner in South Carolina and made her way to Canada via the Underground Railroad. Who helped her in this illegal endeavor? Students will experience life in pre-Civil War America by researching and taking on the persona of a historical figure while trying to solve the mystery. A number of classroom activities to prepare students or as supplementary assignments are included in this 38 page resource.

Key abolitionists and more are featured in the Underground Railroad and Abolitionists Power Point form TeachersPayTeachers. This 23 slide power point can be used to introduce or review material. If you are looking for a presentation on other Virginia SOL persons, check out the Famous Americans Power Point which includes Martin Luther King, Jackie Robinson and more.

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