Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Forest Joe: Outlaw or Hero?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read a narrative about a 19th century fugitive slave named Forest Joe. They research the legend of Forest Joe and compare it to Robin Hood and other similar legends from various ethnic groups.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Forest Joe Lesson Plan: Outlaw or Hero?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils become familiar with an American legend that is unfamiliar to many. Presented with the legend of Forest Joe, a runaway slave who, much like Robin Hood, stole from the rich to give to the poor, students draw comparisons and...