Lesson
Comparing Art to Reality
Guiding question
What were the experiences of African Americans during Reconstruction?
Explain how Reconstruction impacted the lives and experiences of African Americans
Founding Principles
Virtues
Guiding Questions
- What were the experiences of African Americans during Reconstruction?
- How did Reconstruction impact the lives of formerly enslaved people and their families?
Objective
- Students will explain how Reconstruction impacted the lives and experiences of African Americans.
Materials
Lesson Components
EssayThe Freedmen’s Bureau and the Challenges of Reconstruction Middle School Essay
How did Reconstruction impact the lives of formerly enslaved people and their families?
Lesson plan
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Facilitation Notes
- The number list on the Fifteenth Amendment Art Key Teacher Resource matches the numbers of the covered areas on the pre-made slide and gives the title and description of the image. This information is intended for teachers to bring context to images and support conversation. Be aware that the numbers in this activity do not match the numbers on the primary source.
Standards
Related materials
Educator ResourceFifteenth Amendment Middle School Art Teacher Resource
This document contains a guide for the The Fifteenth Amendment artwork by Thomas Kelly. Use this guide to point out interesting attributes and guide your students through viewing this detailed artwork.