The Abolitionist Hall-of-Fame Medal |
Pretend you have been chosen to induct Frederick Douglass and Harriet Beecher Stowe into the fictional abolitionist hall-of-fame. Your first job, however, is to design a “flyer” that advertises the inductees and the reasons for their inductions. In the spaces provided continue the narratives that highlight each inductee’s accomplishments. Secondly, design an abolitionist hall-of-fame medal each would receive upon their entry. Medals can include icons, symbols, color, and their names. Learn more about: Harriet Beecher Stowe | Frederick Douglass |
Use this Activity: |
| Explain - Explain the instructions to students. Reinforce that Harriet Beecher Stowe and Frederick Douglass were two of the most influential abolitionists of the time. Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the landmark novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, and Frederick Douglass published the abolitionist newspaper The North Star. Students may need to use the biographies linked above to find additional reasons for their inductions to the fictional hall-of-fame. |
| Morning Work - This activity can serve as a fun start to the day or social studies class. It takes 45 minutes to an hour to complete, so students may need multiple morning sessions. |
| Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts. |
| Share/Display - Have students share their work with the class. Then, display these in the classroom or in the hallway. |
| Interactive Notebook - This assignment serves as a great entry in interactive social studies notebooks. |