Amistad Heroes: Fighting for Freedom

Joe·

History

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Grade Level3rd Grade

SubjectHistory

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Create an engaging 3rd grade lesson about the Amistad that helps students understand how people can stand up for what's right and fight for freedom through courage and determination. The lesson should develop students' ability to identify key historical events, compare different perspectives, and connect past struggles for justice to their own lives. Design age-appropriate activities that allow students to practice critical thinking by analyzing why the Amistad story was important and how ordina...

This learning resource focuses on the courageous story of the Amistad, a ship that carried 53 Africans who were kidnapped and forced into slavery in 1839. Under the leadership of Sengbe Pieh, they fought for their freedom aboard the ship and continued their struggle in the United States court system. The document outlines key events and perspectives from different stakeholders during this historical struggle for justice. It includes activities for reflection, encouraging learners to consider the importance of courage, community support, and advocacy for human rights. The resource also invites students to connect historical events to present-day actions they can take to promote fairness in their own lives.