Grade Range: K-6Resource Type(s): Lessons & Activities, Reference Materials, Interactives & MediaDuration: 160 MinutesDate Posted: 3/18/2011
Robert Smalls was born a slave in South Carolina, but made a daring escape to freedom on the ship CSS Planter and joined the Union in fighting to end slavery in America. By using this OurStory module, children and adults can enjoy exploring one aspect of the Civil War. Focused on actively reading Seven Miles to Freedom, an illustrated biography of Robert Smalls, this module also includes links to a related outdoor game, classroom-based newspaper investigation and online exploration.
Discussions, Multiple activities, Museum education, Thematic approach
The Charleston Mercury’s “The Union Is Dissolved!” broadside was the f...
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Meet Robert Smalls, a man who was born a slave, but made a daring escape and went on to become a...
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