Program Highlights
This program is especially relevant during African Heritage Month, February.
Students follow the footsteps of Black Loyalists as they make the epic journey from slavery to freedom. The program begins with an introduction to the Black Loyalists and their arrival in Nova Scotia through the eyes of one young girl, Rose Fortune. Students then act as archaeologists to uncovering real artefacts and draw conclusions about the daily life of Black Loyalists in the late 1700s. Students then create a paper quilt panel representing the journey of the Black Loyalists to Nova Scotia.
Curriculum Outcome Links
Grade 5
Learners will investigate how we learn about the past, with a focus on Acadians, African Nova Scotians, Gaels, Mi’kmaq, and additional cultures
- Interpret primary source artefacts
- Form questions regarding historical inquiry
- Organize data with visual representation
- Work collaboratively in groups to investigate
Duration
90 minutes
Program Capacity
2 classes (50 students maximum)
1 chaperone for every 5 students
Availability
January - February
Information and Reservations
To reserve your program, please call: (902) 755-5425 or email andrew.k.phillips@novascotia.ca