Frederick Douglass Timeline Activity for Kids

The Frederick Douglass Timelines worksheet helps children explore key events in the life of the famous abolitionist. Through a fun, hands-on activity, kids can cut and paste pictures of important moments, such as his birth, escape from slavery, and work towards freedom. As they organize the events in the timeline, they’ll engage with history in an interactive way. The worksheet also features a personal connection section where students can relate Frederick Douglass’s experiences to their own lives. This activity provides both an educational and reflective approach to learning about an influential historical figure, making it easy for kids to understand and appreciate his remarkable journey.

Usage:

This activity is ideal for classrooms, homeschool environments, and as an individual learning exercise to teach children about important historical milestones in the life of Frederick Douglass. It provides an opportunity for kids to connect historical events with their own personal experiences.

Activity:

• Read the timeline of Frederick Douglass’s life.
• Cut out and glue images and captions of events in his life onto a timeline.
• Complete a personal connection timeline, comparing parts of Douglass’s life to their own.

Tools Needed:

• Scissors
• Glue
• Adult supervision (for string assistance)

Page Size:

8.5″ x 11″ (Letter Size)

User Instruction:

• Look at the timeline of Frederick Douglass’s life.
• Cut out the pictures and captions on the following pages.
• Glue them in the appropriate spots on the timeline provided.
• For the Personal Connection Timeline, read about key events in Douglass’s life and compare them to your own.
• Write your thoughts in the space provided on each page.