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Freedom & Finances: A Mini Unit on Amos Fortune, Free Man — Tannery Simulation
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This is just the Tannery Simulation, vocabulary, and key context for pre-reading! Looking for the full unit? Amos Fortune Free Man — Comprehensive Novel Study & Activity Guide
Page count: 28 pages
Highlights
- Grade
- Family Style, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, High School (9-12), Parent Product
- Homeschool Style
- Any Styles, Family Style, Charlotte Mason, Classical & Traditional, Eclectic, Montessori, Unit Study, Unschooling
- Parent Involvement
- Collaborative (Parent Guided), Self-Led for Students
- Product Format
- Digital Download
- Resource Type
- Core, Supplemental
- Worldview
- Neutral Worldview
Description
Bring history to life and inspire critical thinking with this differentiated novel study based on Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates. Designed for grades 3–12, this engaging resource doesn’t just walk students through the novel—it immerses them in the world of Amos Fortune through hands-on learning, financial literacy, and historical context all around the creation and simulation of a tannery.
What’s Inside:
- Mini Novel Study: Context for pre-reading the novel, vocabulary, and discussion prompts.
- Historical Context & Enrichment: Deepen student understanding with background on colonial America and the challenges of entrepreneurship in Amos’s time.
- Real-World Application: Tannery Simulation Project — Students plan and simulate their own tannery business, just like Amos. They’ll explore:
- Budgeting and startup costs
- Income vs. expenses
- Profit margins and sustainability
- Decision-making and long-term planning
- Cross-Curricular Integration: Perfect for language arts, social studies, and math classrooms or homeschool settings.
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom or around the kitchen table, this novel study empowers students to connect emotionally with Amos’s journey while developing practical skills in business, history, and reading comprehension.
Flexible. Thoughtful. Meaningful.
Ideal for individual learners or group work, this resource is easily adaptable for students in elementary, middle, and high school. Help your learners explore the values of perseverance, dignity, and freedom through a story—and a project—they’ll never forget.
Additional information
| Grade | Family Style, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, High School (9-12), Parent Product |
|---|---|
| Homeschool Style | Any Styles, Family Style, Charlotte Mason, Classical & Traditional, Eclectic, Montessori, Unit Study, Unschooling |
| Parent Involvement | |
| Product Format | |
| Resource Type | |
| Worldview |
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