Underground Railroad Museum
U.S. History students at Bemis Junior High, will be exploring exhibits at an Underground Railroad Museum, set up in the schools Presentation Room. Students will analyze primary and secondary sources related to all aspects of the fight to end slavery from the beginning of slavery in America up through the Civil War. Through their exploration of the museum students will discover powerful images, stories of courage, the role of influential figures, and a variety of tactics used in the fight to end slavery.
During their class time students will become "experts" on 3 of the 15 exhibits that were on display. To become an expert on their assigned exhibit students will need to engage in close and critical analysis of the individual documents and photos on display. Following this close and critical look, students will use their expertise to answer critical thinking questions to process their learning. These questions require students to cite evidence from the museum exhibits to support the claims that they make.
During their class time students will become "experts" on 3 of the 15 exhibits that were on display. To become an expert on their assigned exhibit students will need to engage in close and critical analysis of the individual documents and photos on display. Following this close and critical look, students will use their expertise to answer critical thinking questions to process their learning. These questions require students to cite evidence from the museum exhibits to support the claims that they make.