African-American Hall of Fame Students collect information about African-American heroes and plan a Hall of Fame induction.		Virtual Field Trip of Underground Railroad in New Bedford, MA Live far away from Massachusetts or lack school funds to take a field trip? Take your class on...
The Underground Railroad Students take a "cyber-journey" through the Underground Railroad: the path to freedom for...		Reading Warm-Up 109 for Gr. 3 & 4: Historical Fiction Develop students' reading skills with this printable passage of historical fiction about the...
African-Americans Fight for Freedom Assign a writing activity that will help students learn about African-Americans' involvement in...		Frederick Douglass A brief article about abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Harriet Tubman Biography An article about Harriet Tubman.		Chronology of Conscription in the U.S. -- Colonial Era to 1999 Reference an article that outlines the history of the draft in the United States.
Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman Find enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance your teaching of Alan Schroeder's...		Across Five Aprils Discussion Guide Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Across Five Aprils by...
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 Learn about the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.		Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure An outline of the procedures for a Lincoln-Douglas style debate, which is to be used with the...
Follow the Drinking Gourd Song Teach students a song that was sung by slaves making their escape to Canada in the 1800's.		Abraham Lincoln's Life Quiz (Beginner Level) Students fill in the blanks to complete statements about the life of Abraham Lincoln.
Learn About Lincoln! Classroom Activities Celebrate the birthday of Abraham Lincoln with classroom activities for Mr. Lincoln's...		Three Comprehension Tests for To Be a Slave Three ten-question, multiple choice comprehension tests for the novel To Be a Slave.
Readers Theater Script: The Drinking Gourd This Readers Theater script for The Drinking Gourd, by F. N. Monjo, deals with Tommy...		The Blue and the Gray Discover a game that contains 100 questions about the Civil War.
54th Regiment Memorial This memorial sits across from the Massachusetts state house, and honors the first all black...		Abraham Lincoln's Life Quiz (Advanced Level) Students can review the facts of Abraham's Lincoln's life by taking this quiz.