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Underground Railroad
Grades 3 – 8
Cultural History / Social Studies


Learn about the cause and effect of slavery and the creation of the Underground Railroad. Experience the escaping slaves' challenges and about those who helped and hurt their journey to freedom. Meet Levi Coffin and learn about his efforts to assist freedom seekers who journeyed through Indiana. During hands-on activities, students investigate the routes of the Underground Railroad and the perils of the journey while learning terms and individuals associated with it.

Meets Indiana Academic Standards:
English/Language Arts: 3.7.2, 3.7.3, 4.7.2, 5.3.5, 5.7.2, 6.7.2
Social Studies: 3.1.4, 3.1.6, 3.4.4, 4.1.6, 4.1.7, 4.2.6, 4.3.2, 4.3.8, 5.3.12, 6.1.10, 6.4.1, 6.4.2, 8.1.10, 8.1.16, 8.1.18, 8.1.19