Bringing slavery-era documents into the classroom
Why It Matters
TREE’s education packs connect students directly with original documents of enslavement and emancipation.
Each pack pairs historical sources with clear explanations, classroom activities, and critical thinking exercises.
Our aim is to help young people engage with Britain’s history honestly, responsibly, and with curiosity.
Get in touch
Our education packs are designed to help schools and community groups explore the history of enslavement and emancipation with sensitivity and evidence.
To request access, please get in touch with us - we’ll be happy to provide digital copies and discuss how TREE resources can support your teaching.
What’s Inside the Packs
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![Handwritten 19th-century inventory list of properties and their values, dated April 15, 1817, with columns for item descriptions and monetary values, organized into sections for men and women.]()
Original Documents
High-quality reproductions from TREE’s archive.
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![Handwritten historical notes detailing building and land costs, including a twelfth house, furniture, water tanks, and trees, with prices and quantities listed.]()
Historical Context
Accessible commentary and background notes.
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![Two pages of educational material titled 'Our Values — Why TREE Teaches This History' and 'Culloden Estate Inventory 1817'. The left page discusses core education values, a resource description, and curriculum links for KS4 in history, English, and citizenship, with bullet points. The right page offers guidance on language and classroom activities for teaching history, including framing documents as primary sources, evaluating source analysis skills, and critical reflection prompts. The pages contain torn, textured paper edges, and the text is in black font on a cream-colored background.]()
Activities & Worksheets
Tasks aligned to KS3/KS4 curriculum objectives.
Explore how TREE turns archival evidence into classroom learning.
Discover our sample Education Packs on TES, created from original historical documents within the TREE archive.
Each pack is designed in line with the National Curriculum and aligned with major UK exam boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR), featuring historical context, discussion prompts, and guidance for meaningful classroom conversations.
