Last updated: June 8, 2026
Lesson Plan
Let Freedom Ring
A bronze statue depicting the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation.
NPS/Photo
- Grade Level:
- Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subject:
- Literacy and Language Arts,Math,Science,Social Studies
- Lesson Duration:
- 60 Minutes
- State Standards:
- • Grade 2: Mathematics – 2.NS.1, 2.CE.1, Science – 2.5 and 2.7, Social Science – Skills 2e, 2.3i, 2.10a, 2.13a, English – RI.3, RV.1 and C.1A.
• Grade 3: Mathematics – 3.CE.1, Social Science – Skills 3a and 3.1a, and 3.10, Science - Thinking Skills:
- Remembering: Recalling or recognizing information ideas, and principles. Evaluating: Make informed judgements about the value of ideas or materials. Use standards and criteria to support opinions and views.
Essential Question
How did Booker T. Washington’s personal experiences as an enslaved child shape his vision for education, self-reliance, and racial progress?
Objective
Reflect on the hardships Booker T. Washington endured during enslavement and consider the significance of freedom.
Preparation
Teachers don’t need to prepare anything before the lesson. All supplies and materials will be ready for you at the site.
Procedure
Program Length: 1 hour.
Parking: Space for up to four busses is available at the Visitor Center.
Additional Amenities: Accessible restrooms and an outdoor picnic area with eleven benches.