The video takes place in the mid 1800s, during the time of the Underground Railroad. Runaway slaves would read the coded symbols on quilts as a map to freedom. They were instructed through symbols to follow the Big Dipper which always pointed towards the North Star.
This video corresponds to the lesson “What is Your North Star?” which explores knowing your values and how to stay true to them. In the lesson, students identify their core values and beliefs as a compass to guide their way.
