Theme: Abolition of Slavery

Some really useful resources for teaching and learning about Slavery in 2007

• Aims to remember the past and apply its lessons to tackle the legacies of Transatlantic Slavery and its modern day equivalent.
• Has been set up by Churches Together in England as a collaboration between those who are happy to work with a Christian ethos on the relevance of the bicentenary.

Learning about the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

This website provides a wealth of information for schools. The resources are clearly presented and categorised, and can be easily incorporated into teaching of slavery issues at KS3/4.

'Breaking the Chains' Britain and the Abolition of the Slave Trade

The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum is in the process of creating a major exhibition and programmed of activities in partnership with the Bristol City Council's Museums, Galleries and Archives Service to mark the significance of 2007.

This website has some excellent resources that can be used in the classroom at all Key Stages.

Useful website for up to date information on slavery issues today, including educational resources.

Sweet Clara is a slave in the cotton fields of Southern USA. She uses her skills as a seamstress to sew a quilt, which doubles as a map. This leads escaping slaves to 'The Underground Railroad', which takes them to Canada and freedom.

Lesson plans available on website for KS2/3 and copies of book available for loan to Gloucestershire schools. Contact READS on 01452 427261

For more resources and teaching ideas - see the centre page pull-out with this issue

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