Educator Resources

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Educator Resources

Supporting Parents and Educators

These educator resources are designed to support anyone who wants to teach for social justice.

Social justice is not a singular topic to be “covered.” We encourage educators to utilize social justice as a lens through which they and their students evaluate the past and present all year long. To support this method of teaching, our materials expand beyond the historical events of the Underground Railroad to include a range of topics from various periods in history across the four core disciplines of social studies (civics, economics, geography and history). They also expand beyond social studies and provide opportunities for cross-content collaboration.

There are several types of materials included in this collection:

  • Resources: informational texts, activity packets and professional development materials
  • Lesson plans: materials designed to engage students for one or two class sessions
  • Inquiries: materials created using the C3 Framework and Inquiry Design Model

Learn more about Freedom Center Educator Resources→

Visit the links below to view our library of lessons and activities suitable for learners of all ages.

 

Reading “The Power of Her Pen”

Introduce students to Ethel L. Payne, a female African American journalist known as “First Lady of the Black Press.” An inspiring story about a black, female journalist breaking barriers while seeking truth, justice and equality. This book highlights Ethel’s journey from young journalist to White House correspondent, and her legacy ...
K-2, 3-5
Reading, Social Studies
Resource

John Anderson’s Slave Pen (4-8)

Through comparison, vocabulary and critical thinking, students will analyze the effects of treating humans as property rather than as people. Great for Grades 4-8 ...
3-5, 6-8
Social Studies
Lesson Plan