In Pursuit of Freedom A Pathfinder for Third Grade by Diane Brannen, Jodye Butler, Katie Mitchell for MEDT 6464 Reference Sources & Services Google Images

Imagine living in a different time – a time in which African Americans were sold and owned as property or when women were not allowed to vote as citizens of the United States. Imagine living in a time when men had to sacrifice their own lives to gain independence for the people of this country. It is through the efforts of our country’s past heroes – through their diligence, courage, and leadership - that we enjoy the rights and freedoms that define our democracy. By learning about key historical figures throughout U.S. History, students will gain understanding of the life experiences, environments, and character traits that guided these significant individuals in their pursuit of freedom. Microsoft Office ClipArt

Plan and Purpose This pathfinder addresses standards SS3H2, SS3G2, and SS3CG2, which will teach students about historical figures who endeavored to expand the rights and freedoms of people in a democracy. The resources included can help a teacher develop a unit study or a student locate information on a specific topic. After learning about each key individual’s contribution to developing and sustaining democracy, students will be able to identify the character traits that drove these individuals forward. Students will also be able to explain the geographical and cultural environments in which each individual acted and the obstacles each had to overcome. By meeting these standards, students will have a better understanding and appreciation of our country’s history, its heroes, and their roles as responsible citizens of this country. Microsoft Office ClipArt

Georgia Performance Standards SS3H2 The student will discuss the lives of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms in a democracy. a. Paul Revere (independence), Frederick Douglass (civil rights), Susan B. Anthony (women’s rights), Mary McLeod Bethune (education), Franklin D. Roosevelt (New Deal and World War II), Eleanor Roosevelt (United Nations and human rights), Thurgood Marshall (civil rights), Lyndon B. Johnson (Great Society and voting rights), and César Chávez (workers’ rights). b. Explain social barriers, restrictions, and obstacles that these historical figures had to overcome and describe how they overcame them. SS3G2 The student will describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with the historical figures in SS3H2a. a. Identify on a political map specific locations significant to the life and times of these historical figures. b. Describe how place (physical and human characteristics) had an impact on the lives of these historical figures. c. Describe how each of these historical figures adapted to and was influenced by his/her environment. d. Trace examples of travel and movement of these historical figures and their ideas across time. e. Describe how the regions in which these historical figures lived affected their lives and had an impact on their cultural identification. SS3CG2 The student will discuss the character of different historical figures in SS3H2a. a. Describe how the different historical figures in SS3H2a display positive character traits of cooperation, diligence, courage, and leadership. b. Explain how the historical figures in SS3H2a used positive character traits to support their beliefs in liberty, justice, tolerance, and freedom of conscience and expression. c. Explain how the historical figures in SS3H2a chose when to respect and accept authority.

Books

And then what happened, Paul Revere? Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea by Fritz, Jean. This resource discusses the life of Paul Revere and his midnight ride to alert other colonists that the British Army was about to invade. by Thomas, Joyce Carol With touching illustrations that enhance the text, this book offers a compilation of poems celebrating African American heritage.

Cesar Chavez : a photo- illustrated biography The people could fly : American Black folktales by Davis, Lucile In this book, the life story of labor activist Cesar Chavez is presented. Included within this text is discussion and information about how Chavez helped create a union to protect migrant farmers. by Hamilton, Virginia This book is a compilation of American Black folktales, offering 24 stories about the experiences of those bound by slavery. This book is a winner of the Coretta Scott King Award.

The Children's Book of Heroes 50 American heroes every kid should meet! Edited by Bennett, William This publication provides a collection of poems, fictional and nonfictional stories, and traditional tales about a variety of heroes. by Denenberg, Dennis Profiles of fifty different men and women important to America’s history are given in this book. These men and women are individuals who have contributed positively to the world in the areas of art, politics, science, education, music, athletics, journalism, and more.

Discovery Education United Streaming Go to the following link to search for the segments found on the next page - (You need to register first and then just search for the following titles.)

Los Angeles County Office of Education. (2000). Migrant Workers: Cesar Chavez and Student Perspective [Video Segment]. Mazzarella Educational Media. (2001). Brown v. Board of Education: The Supreme Court Ends School Segregation [Video Segment]. Discovery Education. (2001). Paul Revere and the Minutemen [Video Segment]. 100% Educational Videos. (2003). Abolitionists [Video Segment]. Mazzarella Educational Media. (2001). Brown v. Board of Education: The Supreme Court Ends School Segregation [Video Segment]. Discovery Education. (2005). Frederick Douglass National Historic Site [Video Segment]. Summer Productions. (2006). Women's Suffrage Movement: Gaining Equality for Women [Video Segment]. Corbis. (2006). Eleanor Roosevelt with National Youth Administration Leader [Image]. Brite Productions. (1989). Men of Our Time: Franklin D. Roosevelt [Full Video]. Lou Reda Productions. (2004). Civil Rights: President Signs Historic Bill [Video Segment].

Historical Figures... where to find them on the World Wide Web

Paul Revere Paul Revere Memorial Association Google Images Archiving Early America Voices of the American Revolution (A great site created by Fourth and Fifth Graders from Sherwood School in Highlands Park, Illinois for the 2003 ThinkQuest Contest)

Frederick Douglas PBS Online Google Images National Park Service The Library of Congress

Susan B. Anthony Women in History Google Images Spartacus Educational Gale Cengage Learning

Mary McLeod Bethune Women in History Google Images Spartacus Educational Florida Memory 3.cfm

Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR Library Google Images The White House Answers.com PBS Brainy Quote

Eleanor Roosevelt Google Images The White House Women’s International Center (great video clips) Encyclopedia.com

Thurgood Marshall Google Images Thurgood Marshall College Bio.TrueStories (video clip) U.S. Postal Service

Lyndon B. Johnson The White House Google Images The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum Miller Center

Cesar Chavez The White House Google Images cesar-chavez-day PBS Gale Cengage.com

Other Useful Sources Teach the Children Well is a great website (Index) of links to sites carefully selected for students, parents, and teachers by Elaine Doolittle, M. ED. Heroes Around Us provides handouts and lessons using their materials and technology to teach about heroes. Rubrics are included and websites about heroes are linked for easy access. Teachers and students will enjoy this resource learning about characters and heroes html?tab=3#tabs Microsoft Office ClipArt

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Video Segments 100% Educational Videos. (2003). Abolitionists [Video Segment]. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from Brite Productions. (1989). Men of Our Time: Franklin D. Roosevelt [Full Video]. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from Corbis. (2006). Eleanor Roosevelt with National Youth Administration Leader [Image]. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from Discovery Education. (2001). Paul Revere and the Minutemen [Video Segment]. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from Discovery Education. (2005). Frederick Douglass National Historic Site [Video Segment]. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from Los Angeles County Office of Education. (2000). Migrant Workers: Cesar Chavez and Student Perspective [Video Segment]. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from Lou Reda Productions. (2004). Civil Rights: President Signs Historic Bill [Video Segment]. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from Mazzarella Educational Media. (2001). Brown v. Board of Education: The Supreme Court Ends School Segregation [Video Segment]. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from Summer Productions. (2006). Women's Suffrage Movement: Gaining Equality for Women [Video Segment]. Retrieved April 11, 2010, from

Bibliography of Websites for Historical Figures (n.d.). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from American Revolution: (n.d.). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from Franklin D. Roosevlet Presidential Library & Museum: (n.d.). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from Thurgood Marshall: (2010). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from Brainy Quote: Academic Programs. (2010). Retrieved April 10, 2010, from Miller Center of Public Affairs: America's Story from America's Library. (1999). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from americaslibrary.gov: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt. (n.d.). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from the White House: briefing room. (n.d.). Retrieved April 10, 2010, from the White House: chavez-day Eleanor Roosevelt. (2008). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from Women's International Center: Eleanor Roosevelt. (2010). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from encyclopedia.com: Franklin D. Roosevelt. (n.d.). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from the White House: Hispanic Heritage. (n.d.). Retrieved April 10, 2010, from GALE Centage Learning: Judgment Day. (1998). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from PBS.org: Lyndon B. Johnson. (n.d.). Retrieved April 10, 2010, from the White House: Mary McLeod Bethune. (n.d.). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from Spartacus Educational: Mary McLeod Bethune - Life History. (n.d.). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from Florida Memory State Library & Archives of Florida: Mary McLeod Bethune. (2010, March 9). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from Women In History: Paul Revere Memorial Association. (2008). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from The Paul Revere House: Paul Revere, Messenger of the Revolution. (2010). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from Archiving Early America: President Lyndon B. Johnson's Biography. (2010). Retrieved April 10, 2010, from Lydon Baines Johnson Library & Museum: Susan Anthony. (2002, January 7). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from Spartacus: Susan B. Anthony. (n.d.). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from Women in History: The Fight in the Fields. (2004). Retrieved April 10, 2010, from pbs.org: The Life of Frederick Douglass. (2010, March 26). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from nps.gov: The Presidents. (2009). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from pbs.org: Thurgood Marshall. (2010). Retrieved April 10, 2010, from biography.com: Thurgood Marshall Biography. (2010). Retrieved April 10, 2010, from bio.true story: Women's History. (1996). Retrieved April 5, 2010, from GALE Cengage Learning:

Resources Books Bennett, W.J. (Ed.). (1997). The children’s book of heroes. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. Davis, L. (1998). Cesar Chavez: A photo-illustrated biography. Mankato, Minn.: Bridgestone Books. Denenberg, D. (2006). 50 American heroes every kid should meet! Minneapolis, MN: Millbrook. Fritz, J. (1973). And then what happened, Paul Revere? New York: G.P. Putnam’s. Hamilton, V. (1985).The people could fly: American Black folktales. New York, NY: Knopf. Thomas, J.C. (1993). Brown honey in broomwheat tea. New York, NY: HarperCollins. Other sources Doolittle, E.M. (2010). Teach the Children Well: Colonial America. Retrieved April 13, 2010, from Follett Library Resources. (2010). Titlewave. Retrieved April 13, 2010, from Shea, M.E. (2010). Heroes around us. Retrieved April 13, 2010, from resources/lesson-plans/heroes-around-171.html?tab=3#tabshttp:// resources/lesson-plans/heroes-around-171.html?tab=3#tabs