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Frederick Douglass, The Educator of Anacostia: “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.”

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Literacy and Language ArtsScienceSocial StudiesFrederick Douglass National Historic Site

1. Learn how Douglass's early life inspired his respect for education. 2. Discover ways that Douglass educated his community about science and history. 3. Apply archeological techniques to "read" primary sources. 4. Practice skills in observation, inference, communication, and critical thinking.

Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

1. Frederick Douglass: From Bondage to Learning

2. Douglass as Educator of His Community

3. Reading Primary Sources Like an Archaeologist