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PLEASE NOTE: This unit uses a website that appears to be having difficulty - it has gone up and down during the past month or so. I am researching to determine whether the site will be fixed. If not, I will revise this unit and re-post. In the meantime - much of the unit work can be done without the website, or with alternate references about slavery.
This unit (14 days or longer depending on teacher's choices) begins with the exploration of an online interactive Southern plantation home, including slave quarters. Students use what they learn and experience to produce a multi genre project. Mini lessons on teaching various genres are included, as are many websites with primary source examples of different genres. This unit has been used in an American Studies class, and could be used in either US History or an American Literature course.
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September 26, 2011
Very detailed unit on slavery. Enough there that even a short study is possible.
January 10, 2011
In just glancing through - I wanted to see the online tour.... but your link doesn't work.
September 9, 2010
My daughters have visited some plantations when we go home to the south to visit our families. This is a great addition to our unit study on slavery.
August 26, 2010
Great project for slavery unit.
December 23, 2007
Liked your unit. Just a suggestion, by adding pictures or clipart, you will get more views. Those searching TPT want pictures which catch their eye. It is a good selling point.
January 10, 2011
Thanks for the suggestion. I do use images in my powerpoint presentations - but you think that including pictures in a unit lesson plan is also valuable? Would these be pictures for teachers to use with students? Or just to attract teachers? I appreciate the feedback and suggestion! Regards, Barbara
January 10, 2011
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