Lesson PDFs

Murals and Memories in Providence

People of Color in the Maritime World: The Inspiring Stories of Four Mariners

Resources by Lesson

Leveled Readings and Worksheets

Elementary School

• • • • • Black Anti-Slavery Activists Reading Upper Elementary
        • Black Anti-Slavery Activists Reading Upper Elementary with Common Accommodations
        • Persuasive Writing Note-Taker Upper Elementary

Middle School

• • • • • Black Anti-Slavery Activists Reading Middle School
        • Black Anti-Slavery Activists Reading Middle School with Common Accommodations
        • Persuasive Writing Note-Taker Middle School

High School

• • • • • Black Anti-Slavery Activists Reading High School

Lesson Resources

• • Background and Context for Students
    
  • Background and Content for Educators
  • Student Handout
  • Photo: Still Here Mural
  • Photo: We Are Still Here Mural Explanation
  • Photo: Moshassuck Mural
  • K-W-L Chart
  • K-W-L Chart (Accommodations)
  • Erasure: From Moshassuck to Providence Reading
  • Erasure: From Moshassuck to Providence Guiding Questions

Leveled Readings

• • Erasure Reading for Grades 4-6

Lesson Resources

• • Wamsutta’s Speech Handout
  • Timeline Template (Vertical)
  • Timeline Template (Horizontal)
  • Timeline Description & Graphic Organizer
  • Photo: The First Thanksgiving, 1621
  • Photo: Cole’s Hill Plaque
  • Extension Materials and Alternative Resources

Lesson Resources

• • Slideshow: Lives on Land and Sea 

Primary and Secondary Source Packets

• • William A. Martin: Primary and Secondary Source Packet
  • Venture Smith: Primary and Secondary Source Packet
  • Paul Cuffe: Primary and Secondary Source Packet
  • Amos Haskins: Primary and Secondary Source Packet

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

What is SEL?

Social-emotional learning or SEL is a process that considers how a topic or lesson may pose specific social or emotional challenges for various communities and affect individual students in different ways. For example, a lesson that focuses on the enslavement of African peoples may affect students of African descent differently from students whose ancestors were not held in bondage in America. Still, the enslavement of African and Indigenous peoples should be part of the curriculum because slavery was an integral part of American history, and its legacy remains an essential aspect of the American experience. Before teaching students about difficult and sometimes divisive topics such as American slavery, educators must work to prepare their students to respect the opinions, beliefs, and experiences of others. We believe the contemplative implementation of SEL pedagogies will help create an educational environment where students can learn to manage emotions, develop empathy for others, and develop healthy and productive intrapersonal skills.

Why is SEL Important?

All students require a safe and supportive learning environment. SEL-based practices encourage participants to consider the social and emotional conditions, prerequisites, or challenges associated with a particular topic or lesson. An SEL-informed pedological approach creates opportunities for participants to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that allow for a more exacting and critical appraisal of significant historical developments and current social conditions.

SEL Resources

We believe that it is essential to consider the social and emotional wellbeing of students and educators while implementing lessons in this curriculum. Please use the link below to learn more about how you can introduce and practice SEL in your classroom.

National Education Association (NEA)

The NEA offers a robust guide for educators and students to consider when implementing SEL-focused pedagogy.
Resources on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student and Educator Mental Health