Last updated: March 25, 2026
Lesson Plan
The Farm Through Booker’s Eyes
- Grade Level:
- Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade
- Subject:
- Literacy and Language Arts,Social Studies
- Lesson Duration:
- 60 Minutes
- State Standards:
- • Kindergarten: History and Social Science – K.1, K.2k, K.3, K.4b, K.5a, K.6, K,7, K.8, K.10b, Science – K.5, K.6a, K.6c, K.9, K.10b, Math – K NS.1, K NS.2, Communication – KC 1.1i.
• Grade 1: History and Social Science – 1.4, 1.5, 1.8, Science – 1.2,1.3 - Thinking Skills:
- Remembering: Recalling or recognizing information ideas, and principles. Creating: Bring together parts (elements, compounds) of knowledge to form a whole and build relationships for NEW situations.
Essential Question
How can we picture what life was like here over 150 years ago and understand the challenges Booker faced as an enslaved child?
Objective
Students will learn about enslaved life on a farm through the use of their senses.
Students will recognize the challenges Washington faced as an enslaved child and the resilience he developed in response to those challenges.
Students will observe the natural resources that living things need to survive as well as how 1800s objects and tools were used.
Students will understand empathy and kindness by learning about Washington’s interactions with animals.
Preparation
Teachers don’t need to prepare anything before the lesson. All supplies and materials will be ready for you at the site.
Materials
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.