Migration Routes Slides
A visual slide deck exploring the geographic patterns of the Great Migration, highlighting push/pull factors, major rail routes, and the specific role of Tennessee as a transit hub.
Defender Dispatch Analysis
A primary source analysis worksheet featuring excerpts from The Chicago Defender, focusing on identifying push/pull factors and geographic transit routes.
Route Runner Teacher Guide
A teacher-facing guide for facilitating a 20-minute lesson on the Great Migration, including pacing, discussion prompts, and key Tennessee-specific context.
Migration Speaker Notes
A comprehensive script and speaker notes document for the 'Great Northward Shift' slides, organized by slide number with hook, key talking points, and transitions.
Source Reference Sheet
A primary source reference sheet listing all materials used in the lesson, including full citations, specific dates, and stable archival links for further research.
Defender Dispatch Answer Key
A detailed answer key for the Defender Dispatch Analysis worksheet, providing specific historical examples, teacher insights, and expected student responses.
Historical Visuals Guide
A guide for teachers featuring links and descriptions of high-quality historical visuals, including maps and photographs, to complement the Great Migration lesson.