Experiences of Slavery - Resisting Slavery

Experiences of Slavery - How did the enslaved succeed in resisting their treatment? [#3]

Lesson #3 of 4 lessons towards the enquiry: “What was the experience of enslaved people?” [Concept: Evidence]. See my TES shop for other lesson and bundle offers!

Suitable as a standalone lesson or within a scheme of work!

Overview: Though the lesson refers to runaways and rebellions, this has a particular focus on passive forms of resistance in Slave Societies. The students will explore how enslaved people maintained their identity through their so-called “slave culture”; across food, music, dress, religious practices (Obeah) and housing. Students will also have built an understanding of active vs. passive resistance.

Note: In line with recent guidance, these lessons ensure that students frequently encounter historically marginalised voices. Sources have been chosen carefully in order to give students the fullest understanding, though may include sensitive language / imagery. Pre-checking slides is strongly advised in order to prepare for this.

Suitability: Designed for Key Stage 3 (Years 7 – 9), but highly suitable for KS4

Approximate Delivery Time: 50 – 60 Minutes

What will you get?

• PowerPoint Presentation – Fully scaffolded PPT to support teaching. Note: The PPT may contain animations / clips.
• Scaffolded Worksheets – Printable worksheets to support teaching activities to a range of abilities. Multiple options of the same worksheet are provided.
• Adaptive Teaching Strategies – An adaptable lesson for a range of learning abilities, with a variety of activities (i.e., whiteboards; think-pair-share; stretch-and-challenge activities).
• Inclusive Language - Inclusive terminology is used throughout, in line with disciplinary guidance.