Social Studies US States: Massachusetts Salem Witch Trials Unit

Salem Witch Trials Unit

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Jill Christensen and Wendy Williams/TeacherLINK

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Grade Level

Elementary and Middle (K-8)

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From site: Learning Goals

1. The children will understand that differences are valuable and should be celebrated
2. The children will understand that judgements should not be made only on appearances.
3. The children will understand the need for multiple sources of accurate infomration.
4. The children will understand the value of good leadership.

Background Information

In the summer of 1692, nineteen men and women were hanged after having been convicted of witchcraft. The hysteria began the previous winter and was over by early autumn of 1692.