1. The Slave Trade in Africa
Sparks interest – creates questions immediately, as it did with me.
-longboats were essential

2. Here in America we know that the system of slavery existed for close to 250 years as a result of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, but what was going on in Africa during this time period?
-This lesson will cover: -How and why were Africans brought into the Transatlantic Slave Trade. -What was daily life like on the continent of Africa for people involved in the trade? -What type of journey did enslaved Africans have to endure when taken from their villages?
Explain that these questions will be answered by the end of the lesson.

3. BELL RINGER
Bell ringer pictures – makes it much more real and tangible. Puts a picture in their head from which to tell the story

4. Tool of the “Trade”
Slave Schooner – used to sit at anchor on the coast of Africa for months at a time doing business
Blunderbuss – a weapon of the Trade
Shackles – leg irons used to keep a captive immobile
Cat ‘O nines tail – intimidating and painful tool that tore into may captives as well as sailors
Cowry shells – at times these were used to purchase captives for enslavement
Wooden coffle – used to transport captives on their long journey to the coast to be sold again

5. Chronological Thinking
- 4 sets of passages, 4 sets of pictures – with guiding questions

6. The Four Terrifying Acts
1 - From Village to Vine

7. 2- From Vine to Iron

8. 3- From Iron to Ship

9. 4- From Ship to No Return

10. Research the Slave Trade
-Using the Interactive Research PowerPoint, complete the “Take a Closer Look” sheet to examine the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Navigate through the PowerPoint by clicking on the “tools” and the “home” icon.
-groups tell the story – one group at a time – in between each section we take notes on a graphic organizer as the lesson is supplemented with additional info (other examples, stats and figures…) and powerpoint. – provides a wider base of understanding rather than just focusing on one story

11. Student Control – Historical Fiction
Create their own – pool of pictures – outline to help guide them – 4 slides
Cape Coast Slave Castle - Ghana

12. From Ship to No Return

13. Suggestions?