Finally, this activity places the slave trade in the context of international trade slavery was one piece of the triangular trade, and it intersects people and goods from around the world. Triangular trade activity lesson plan template and teaching resources. The triangle trade, though morally reprehensible, was integral to the growth of the economies of the united states and great britain. They exchanged items like brass and copper bracelets for such products as pepper, cloth, beads and slaves, all. This lesson provides opportunities for students to read about the. In this lesson, students explore the concept of cause and effect as it relates to the abolition of slavery in the united states in the 1800s. This three day lesson on triangular trade includes a short simulation of the trade routes, uses a word web to connect student learning with prior knowledge, fosters student group work, and puts a human face on the slave trade. Worksheets are mercantilism through the triangular trade student handout, mercantilism trade between the american colonies and england, focus on the slave trade article and work attached the dutchman by moyo okediji image attached the middle passage by robert hayden poem attached. Once students have been provided background information they will be required to show they know by writing. Introduce students to the transatlantic slave trade.
This 60minute middle school us history lesson will help students learn more about the slavery and the triangle trade. This lesson provides opportunities for students to read about the triangular trade route, share findings about various legs of the journey as well as work with. What was the triangular trade describe all 3 sides. Slaves life on the american plantations, mercantilism, colonial era index, overviews, american history index. Portuguese merchants traded with africans from trading posts they set up along the coast. Challenge traditional views of the slave trade, particularly the triangular trade explain the importance of the role of africans in the atlantic slave trade produce a map reflecting africas involvement in the atlantic slave trade. Enduring understandings the enslavement and forcible transportation of men, women, and children from africa spanned more than three centuries. Fifth graders research documents they are given on the triangular trade route and write essays about the components of the route. Summary mercantilism, the middle passage, the transatlantic trade, and the growth of the african population within british north america are all related under the umbrella of the triangular trade. Middle passage the dehumanizing and deadly sea journey involuntarily endured by millions of slaves from west africa to the west indies. In this lesson, students consider individual experiences of the middle passage by. In the 16th century, trade between europe, africa, and the americas defined the colonial world. The triangle trade free american history lesson plans. Support your answer with examples from the text and class discussion.
Ask students if they recognize all five items and what the items have in common. Students encounter stopping signs across the video when they pause to complete part of a handout. Following this activity they will divide into three groups. This lesson plan is designed to be used with the film, traces of the trade. This activity is a perfect supplement to a black history month february unit. The columbian exchange and triangular trade worksheets. The teacher will introduce the lesson by leading the students in class discussion about what they want to be when they group up.
Displaying all worksheets related to the columbian exchange and triangular trade. The trade routes the people and goods that were traded the middle passage its impact on life in africa knowledge k africans were brought over from africa via the middle passage. This lesson plan seeks to explain the link between the topics. Free presentations in powerpoint format for american history. This studentcentered lesson contains a procedure and materials for teaching students about the triangular trade, or triangle trade. Print out the first four slides to make up a large map of the world. What factors led up to and fueled the triangular trade. Students will use a diagram showing triangular trade to understand the economic. To introduce discrimination, the teacher will ask the students how. Reading elementary,social studies elementary standardsassessed benchmarks.
This triangular trade route lesson plan is suitable for 8th grade. Eighth graders explore the middle passage and the triangular trade route. In conjunction with a historical study of slavery, students will learn about triangular trade and use maps and a website calculator to determine distances between ports. Slave codes state laws that placed harsh restrictions on slaves to. Lesson one lesson enquiry question why did europeans trade with africa.
What too few textbooks told you anthony hazard duration. Every ppt slide has clear instructions about the lesson. American revolution lesson one, causes donn see also. Triangular trade in the atlantic ocean teachervision. Triangle trade shipping goods from britain to west africa in exchange for slaves, which were shipped to the west indies in exchange for sugar, rum, etc. Designed to meet ofsted goodoutstanding criteria by a experienced history teacher in a uk secondary school.
In this triangular trade route lesson plan, 5th graders are given a choice of 6. Maryland council on economic education version of lesson given to msdelewis partnership 1 triangular trade and the middle passage lesson description. Products from the thirteen colonies include fish, whale oil, lumber, tobacco, rum, iron products, flour, and meat. The slave trade handouts, background the triangular trade vrml.
Demonstrate an understanding of the experience of africans who were brought to this country as a part of the american slave trade. Students will investigate west african culture and understand the history of the transatlantic slave trade that brought. Atlantic slave trade lesson plans triangular trade. The middle passage stanford history education group. Students will read about mercantilism and practice writing summary sentences. In this lesson students will locate and label the triangular trade on a map of the atlantic ocean. The transport of african slaves formed one leg of the triangular trade, an economic system that drastically altered the societies of four continents. The sheer scale of the trade can obscure the experiences of individuals. Map activity on the triangular trade middle passage. This can be used as an introductory lesson for the topic or as a recap.
The three continents formed the points of large triangles, giving the trade routes their name. Atlantic slave trade lesson plans triangular trade storyboard that. Put the objects in random order on a desk or table in front of the classroom. In this activity, students will create a storyboard depicting the chain of events that transpired throughout the triangular trade. An hour long, fully resourced lesson with powerpoint, differentiated tasks throughout, worksheets, clip link and accompanying task focusing on the triangular trade and who was to blame for the start of transatlantic slavery. Learning objectives pupils should use original sources to.
Triangular trade route lesson plan for 8th grade lesson. Maryland state curriculum maryland council on economic. According to the glce, students will need to describe the triangular trade including the trade routes, goods and the people that were traded, the middle passage, and how it affected life in africa. The term middle passage refers to that middle leg of the. In this lesson, students consider individual experiences of the.
Classrooms can use this lesson to explore the history and legacy of u. Focus on the slave trade, article and worksheet attached. The atlantic slave trade for kids youtube triangular trade interactive map. The african slave trade what does it feel like to be a captive on a slave ship. Triangular trade maryland council on economic education. Trace, examine and evaluate the triangular trade route and its impact on colonial economy and labor systems. For this lesson, students learn all about the triangular trade of slaves. They read their text to explore the treatment of african slaves and their route to america. Triangular trade lesson plan historical interpretation 1 students summarize the key events of the era they are studying and explain the historical contexts of those events. E ach group will read for information about a different leg of the trade route and the benefits of that leg to those involved. Triangular trade route, share findings about various legs of the journey as well. The slave trade handouts, background the triangular trade vrml free presentations about slavery in america. In this triangular trade route lesson plan, 5th graders are given a. Teaching students about the triangular trade route can get sticky.
Grade 5 lesson plan merchantilism worksheets lesson. These instructional videos are for students who need extra support with the content and texts in advance of the unit. Florida state fl social studies standard 2008 grade 5 florida sunshine state standards. Combining history and math skills, the activity assists visual. This is an activity teaching students about the triangular trade. The huntington library, art collections, and botanical gardens. A story from the deep north, which shows one familys journey to come to terms with its roots as the largest slavetrading family in the history of the united states. Students will represent the interactions and exchanges in africa, europe, and america and describe what each continent imported and exported throughout this trading process. During this unit that encompasses a lot, the students will learn. Triangle trade grade 5, background, lesson plans, classroom activities. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Worksheets are fcps world ii sol standards whii 4d 4e 4f and 5e the, columbian exchange work, world history 1500, activity trading in the old worldnew world market, unit 3 change, focus on the slave trade article and work attached, the huntington library art.
Introductory to slavery and the triangular slave trade. This lesson plan include activities that cover triangular trade, timelines, primary sources, and the 5 ws. The impact of the transatlantic slave trade on the economies of. The slave trade handouts, background the triangular trade vrml the triangle trade lesson plans. Displaying all worksheets related to grade 5 lesson plan merchantilism.
Review the following vocabulary words with students prior to beginning the lesson. Students are grouped into 5 different groups, each of the colonies, and are given cards of what they trade. In addition to the lesson plan, buyers will have access to four documents that serve as different exhibits about the beginnings of slavery. Assign one or more videos to those selected students to watch on their own on any device. An hour long, fully resourced lesson with powerpoint, differentiated tasks throughout, worksheets, clip link and accompanying task focusing on the triangular. Use this lesson plan to guide students through the three legs of the. Why were the slaves treated like they were on the ships to the americas. Collect samples of sugar cane, brown sugar, white sugar, molasses, and rum extract to represent rum. The slave trade in colonial america the triangle trade. The transport of african slaves formed one leg of the triangular trade. Sociology this lesson focuses on the ethnicities in the united states segment of the narrative, the transatlantic slave trade. Plot the 3 stages of the triangular trade on the map.
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