A smile or a tear has not nationality; joy and sorrow speak alike to all nations, and they, above all the confusion of tongues, proclaim the brotherhood of man. – Frederick Douglass
We hope that you were able to attend our History Experience last Tuesday night. Earlier this year, our Trimester Two History Experience focused on Frederick Douglass. (You can watch it again in our Parent Portal under Subject Resources). Since that night I (Sharon) have been eager to read Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. I finally got my hands on a copy thanks to all the new books in the school library. (Check out our Together We Read post with a “sampling” of the new titles.) I highly recommend you read it too!
This week in history our Primary and Intermediate students will spend time learning more about this influential man. Did you know that there are more photographs of Frederick Douglass than Abraham Lincoln? Use the resources below to enrich your home day learning about Frederick Douglass.
Resource Links:
Frederick Douglass | This Time for Kids entry is a quick read and full of lots of information.
90 Frederick Douglass Quotes About Freedom and Progress | Peruse through these quotes and pick a few to discuss with your student(s).
“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” | Read this famous speech given by Douglass at an Independence Day celebration in 1852.
How Frederick Douglass Harnessed the Power of Portraiture to Reframe Blackness in America | Learn about Douglass’ intentional use of photography to further his cause.
Frederick Douglass Timeline | Click on each timeframe for a more detailed timeline of the events that happened during Douglass’ life.
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Virtual Museum Exhibit | This site has articles and pictures about Douglass.
Frederick Douglass Coloring Page | A basic image of Douglass to print out for your kids to color.
Frederick Douglass: From Slavery to Freedom | Click through the images and articles about Douglass’ influential life.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Biography of Frederick Douglass for Kids | See some of the many pictures of Douglass as the story of his life is told.
Frederick Douglass: From Slave to Statesman | Timothy Sandefur, author of Frederick Douglass: Self-Made Man, talks about Frederick’s life.
Frederick Douglass: The Most Photographed American of the 19th Century | Was Frederick Douglass a social media influencer?
Frederick Douglass: First African American Nominated for Vice President | A short summary about Douglass by Biography.com.
