Where Was Slavery Concentrated? | Grades 6–8 Mathematics Lesson Plan

Challenge students to look beyond population totals and discover what percentages reveal. Using historical 1860 Census data, this teacher-ready lesson helps students calculate ratios, compare state populations, interpret percentages, and investigate the geographic concentration of slavery.

Includes step-by-step teacher guidance, authentic historical data, student worksheets, graphing and mapping activities, assessments, and answer keys.

Grades 6–8 | Mathematics / Pre-Algebra | 60-Minute Lesson