1. Understanding Citizenship
For 3rd grade By
Trish Fields, Keli Newman, and Cara Wielgus ED

2. Understanding Citizenship
Third grade
Responsibilities of citizenship
Respecting the rights of others
Protecting each person’s dignity
Showing compassion

3. Objective
Students will be able to describe the importance of the Underground Railroad.
Demonstrate mapping skills through map interpretation and use of cardinal directions.
Identify qualities of good citizenship
Respect the rights and dignity of others
Appreciation and acceptance of others

4. Understanding the Underground Railroad
Understanding the Underground Railroad
Freedom- Rights for men, women, and minorities
Freedom- Memorial of September 11, 2001
*All pictures were taken at the Freedom Center during our visit

5. Materials Under the Quilt of Night by Deborah Hopkinson
We’re Different, We’re the Same And We’re All Wonderful by Bobbi Jane Kates
Paint in hues of skin tones
Blank USA map of free and slave states
Construction paper, markers, glue, scissors, etc.

13. Activity http://www.nationalgeographic.com/railroad/
Have the students access the website for National Geographic.com-Underground Railroad and take the interactive journey.
Group discussion, have each child share their experience.

17. Give each student a blank map
Have the students map a course from a slave state to freedom.
Have each student describe the path taken by referencing states traveled through and cardinal directions.

25. Activity
Read and discuss differences and similarities among the students.
Mix paints to match skin tones and discuss diversity.
Compare and contrast what skin tone represented during the days of the Underground RR and today.
                

34. By Deborah Hopkinson For ages 5-10
Available at Amazon.com- 6.99
Activity: read aloud to the students
Have each student design a square for a classroom quilt
Relate the significance of quilts and colors to the time of the Underground RR.

35. Activity Students will take a field trip to the Freedom Center
Small groups will be assigned and give group presentations on specific displays or movies represented- and share with the class.