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Abolition of the Slave Trade

Lesson Plan

1. Starter: Introduction to abolition - Duration 15 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • In pairs students look at the images on Student Worksheet 1 and discuss what they understand by the term slavery. Captures students thoughts on the board.
  • Students discuss whether they thought Britain was involved in slavery and if so how.
  • Use Slides to outline the early history of the Slave Trade, Britain's involvement and an overview of the Mansfield ruling.
  • Introduce students to the existence of the Slave Trade.
  • Class discussion.
  • Slides
  • Student Worksheet 1

Teacher Notes: 1. Starter: Introduction to abolitionTeacher Notes: 1. Starter: Introduction to abolition

2. Timeline - Duration 15 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Use Slides to explain the triangular nature of the transatlantic Slave Trade and present information on key figures such as William Wilberforce, Olaudah Equiano, and James Ramsay.
  • Split students into groups of 4 and using the Student Worksheets, ask the groups to put events into chronological order and to complete the questions.
  • Understand the key figures and debates behind making slavery illegal.
  • Student Worksheet 2
  • 1 set of cards per group
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 2. TimelineTeacher Notes: 2. Timeline

3. Suppression - Duration 10 mins

 

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  • Use Slides to explain the role of the Royal Navy's West African Squadron.
  • Show Video: Abolition of Slave Trade - West African Squadron.
  • Understand the role played by the Royal Navy in suppressing the Slave Trade throughout the world.
  • Slides
  • Video: Abolition of Slave Trade - West African Squadron

Teacher Notes: 3. SuppressionTeacher Notes: 3. Suppression

4. Discussion - Duration 10 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Class discussion about the impact of the abolitionist movement on modern British society and slavery today.
  • Explain that the Royal Navy still plays an important part in suppressing modern day slavery and play Video: Abolition of slavery - Royal Navy's role.
  • Explore issues of multiculturalism and the right to freedom.
  • Apply understanding of slavery to the contemporary world.
  • Understand how their actions can affect the world.
  • Video: Abolition of slavery - Royal Navy's role

Teacher Notes: 4. DiscussionTeacher Notes: 4. Discussion

5. Plenary: Ronaldo a slave? - Duration 5 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Display Slide 19 and discuss whether students agree with Sepp Blatter or not? Does Blatter's view of slavery correspond to their view?
  • Assess and reinforce learning objectives.
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 5. Plenary: Ronaldo a slave?Teacher Notes: 5. Plenary: Ronaldo a slave?

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