Explore slavery and its legacies through authentic evidence with this KS3 education pack based on the 1814 Appraisement of Cardiff Plantation.
This resource, created by the Trust for Records of Enslavement and Emancipation (TREE), uses a rare plantation inventory to help students critically examine how enslaved people were recorded as property alongside animals and equipment.
The pack includes teacher guidance, student worksheets, and creative tasks designed for thoughtful, sensitive classroom use.
What’s included:

• Teacher guidance notes with historical background and classroom support
• Primary source extract: Appraisement of Cardiff Plantation, 1814
• Student worksheets with observation prompts, creative response tasks, and discussion questions
• Ready-to-use PDF
• Clear content warnings and reflection prompts
  Curriculum links (KS3):
• History: Transatlantic slave trade, Britain’s involvement and abolition, British Empire, use and interpretation of primary sources
• Citizenship / PSHE: Human rights, equality, justice, identity, remembrance
• English: Reading comprehension of challenging historical texts, reflective writing, discussion and debate
  Why this resource?
• Brings difficult history to life through authentic archival material
• Builds historical literacy, empathy, and critical thinking
• Perfect for Black History Month or cross-curricular enrichment
• Produced by TREE, a heritage foundation dedicated to preserving and teaching Britain’s slavery records