Life Under Slavery | Assembly Presentation | Year 3/4

Teach students about the realities of slavery in the United States through a thoughtful, age-appropriate assembly that centres human dignity, resilience, and hope. Life Under Slavery helps pupils understand history through lived experience rather than dates alone, encouraging empathy, reflection, and moral understanding.

This assembly is designed for upper elementary classrooms and whole-school settings, supporting meaningful discussion during Black History Month, civil rights units, or values-based learning.

This assembly explores:

• What everyday life was like for enslaved people in the United States
• How slavery controlled daily routines, movement, and education
• Why silence was sometimes necessary for safety
• How people resisted oppression quietly through care, storytelling, and community
• The importance of hope, dignity, and resilience in the face of cruelty
• Why learning about slavery helps us understand fairness and freedom today

What’s Included:

• 12+ slide PowerPoint presentation (digital resource)
• Visual prompts, explanations, and real-life links
• Quiz (multiple choice with answers)
• Final reflection + personal challenge
• Cross-curricular connections

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Free Supporting Video
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