Experiences of Slavery - Slave Societies

Experiences of Slavery - How were the enslaved treated in Slave Societies? [#2]

Lesson #2 of 4 lessons towards the enquiry: “What was the experience of enslaved people?” [Concept: Evidence]. See my TES shop for other lesson and bundle offers!

Suitable as a standalone lesson or within a scheme of work!

Overview: Students will begin to understand how Slave Societies were formed in the Caribbean, with a particular focus on Barbados. They will examine a range of sources, including the Slave Codes in order to infer how the enslaved lived and were treated by the elites, as well as how the enslaved responded to this treatment. The lesson also prompts students to identify how sources are useful for different inquiries.

Note: In line with recent guidance, these lessons ensure that students frequently encounter historically marginalised voices. Sources have been chosen carefully in order to give students the fullest understanding, though may include sensitive language / imagery. Pre-checking slides is strongly advised in order to prepare for this.

Suitability: Designed for Key Stage 3 (Years 7 – 9), but highly suitable for KS4

Approximate Delivery Time: 50 – 60 Minutes

What will you get?

• PowerPoint Presentation – Fully scaffolded PPT to support teaching. Note: The PPT may contain animations / clips.
• Scaffolded Worksheets – Printable worksheets to support teaching activities to a range of abilities. Multiple options of the same worksheet are provided.
• Adaptive Teaching Strategies – An adaptable lesson for a range of learning abilities, with a variety of activities (i.e., whiteboards; think-pair-share; stretch-and-challenge activities).
• Inclusive Language - Inclusive terminology is used throughout, in line with disciplinary guidance.

• Video Clip - Link to a clip from BBC Teach: “How Barbados became the first slave society” with David Olusoga