While many believe slavery ended after the American Civil War, it continues today in various forms. Using a WebQuest research project, class members investigate how the institution of slavery lives on in the modern world. Activities also include writing a letter to an elected representative calling for changes to end modern slavery.

Concepts

slavery, exploitation, african american history, webquests, primary source analysis, primary sources

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use activity as a standalone project or integrate into instruction on American slavery or modern human trafficking

Classroom Considerations

• Learners need Internet access
• Final installment in a six-part series on slavery

Pros

• Lesson connects history with the present
• Sites are vetted and reliable

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.9-10.1.d W.9-10.2.a W.9-10.2.b W.9-10.2.c W.9-10.2.d W.9-10.2.e W.9-10.2.f RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.7 RH.9-10.9