In the Day 1 activity "Intro to Class Facebook Group," students will use the resources provided by social media to create a space for meaningful discussion online. They will continue to have discussions through Facebook for homework throughout the class.
In the Day 1 activity "Tracing the Transatlantic Trade," students will use Google Maps and Google Earth to visualize the journey made by captured slaves from Africa to the United States.
In the Day 2 activity "America's Many Emancipators," students will apply their research skills online as they search for more information about African-American historical figures.
In the Days 4 and 5 activity "Multimedia and Research Workshop," students...