http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To Book "Follow the Drinking Gourd"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=41http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=41<p>Students will learn about slavery, slave life and the Underground Railroad in this OurStory module. OurStory is a series of modules designed by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of objects from the Museum's vast collections, quality children's literature, and engaging hands-on activities. Ideal for afterschool use, OurStory resources allow students to think critically, to be creative, and to achieve academic standards both in and out of the classroom.</p>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:32:44 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=45http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=45<p>In this activity, students will increase their knowledge of slavery, slave life and the Underground Railroad by answering questions about the book and song Follow the Drinking Gourd and then writing and illustrating a poem or letter playing the role of a conductor, agent or passenger&nbsp;on the Underground Railroad. It is included in an OurStory module entitled <em>Slave Life and the Underground Railroad</em>. OurStory is a series of modules designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of objects from the Museum's vast collections, quality children's literature, and engaging hands-on activities. Ideal for afterschool use, OurStory resources allow students to think critically, to be creative, and to achieve academic standards both in and out of the classroom.</p>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:48:20 GMT