John Brown
From: Digital History
Grade Level: (HS), College
Remote Ready: With Modifications
Time: Depends Upon Chosen Lesson Plan
Length of Reading: Pages
Students read right-sized docs by John Brown and docs about John Brown in an attempt to answer fundamental questions about John Brown, his raid, and slavery. There are several lesson plans available to choose from under the "Teacher Resources" tab. Options include analyzing different accounts of John Brown's raid and completing a Venn Diagram, debating John Brown's sanity, analyzing the song "John Brown's Body," and re-enacting the trials of John Brown and his associates. A few links no longer work, but there are workarounds and ample additional resources.
More Information:
Grade Level:
(HS), College: This lesson is meant for college students; however, we think it would be excellent for high school students too
This Activity Involves:
Primary Source: This activity utilizes primary sources.
Research: This activity requires that students do research.
Map Activity: This activity asks students to examine map(s) (interactive or standard).
Image: Washington, Augustus. “John Brown Photograph.” National Portrait Gallery.
Durhttps://npg.si.edu/object/npg_NPG.96.123. Accessed June 10, 2020.
