Grade Range: K-4Resource Type(s): Lessons & Activities, Reference MaterialsDuration: 30 MinutesDate Posted: 3/18/2011
Seven Miles to Freedom is a book about Robert Smalls, a man who 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. Part of an OurStory module entitled Full Steam to Freedom, this activity includes strategies that will help adults and children actively read Full Steam to Freedom together. OurStory is designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of children's literature, everyday objects, and hands-on activities.
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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