Contributor’s Name: Jen McMurray
This field study focuses on slavery and the experiences of those who lived and worked on North Carolina plantations during the antebellum period. We travel to Somerset Place and Historic Stagville plantations and camp overnight at Pettigrew State Park. We incorporate service to the park and studies of local ecology.
Theme:
Geared Towards seventh,eighth
Curriculum: Curriculum – English,Curriculum – Field Studies,Curriculum – Social Studies
Tags: Civil War,Social Studies,Middle School,fall camp
Kick off: “Chains”
Seminar Title: Patterson Reports: First and Second Visits of the Yankees to Somerset (primary source)
Group Initiative: “Continuum”
Project: Plantation Systems
Discussion Topics: Compare/Contrast experience of slaves on two plantations, Comparison of primary source letters, Barriers to personal freedom
Outside Opportunity: Service Needed at Pettigrew Park
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Civil War,Social Studies,Middle School,fall camp