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Web Lesson: Myths & Codes of the Underground Railroad
Teacher Guide
Correlation to Ohio Academic Content Standards
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The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line.
--W. E . B. DuBois

Professional Development

Social studies and language arts teachers for grades six through nine can use this section of the Safe Passage website to find information on professional development in both workshops and a graduate course. In addition to other material of interest, this section provides teachers with an online lesson plan that debunks some of the myths and stereotypes that have cropped up over the years regarding the Underground Railroad.

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