To conclude the activity on the Freedmen’s Bureau for 5th grade, you can have a brief discussion summarizing the key points covered during the lesson. Here’s a suggested ending:

1. Recap the Purpose: Remind students that the Freedmen’s Bureau was established after the Civil War to help newly freed African Americans transition to freedom and provide them with education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.

2. Discuss Achievements: Highlight some of the accomplishments of the Freedmen’s Bureau, such as establishing schools for African American children, providing medical care, and helping former slaves find jobs and housing.

3. Reflect on Challenges: Talk about the challenges faced by the Freedmen’s Bureau, including limited resources, opposition from white Southerners, and the eventual decline of its influence due to political changes.

4. Connect to Today: Encourage students to think about the lasting impact of the Freedmen’s Bureau on American society. Discuss how the fight for equality and civil rights continues today and how organizations like the Freedmen’s Bureau paved the way for progress.

5. Q&A Session: Allow students to ask any remaining questions they may have about the Freedmen’s Bureau or related topics.

6. Closing Remarks: Thank the students for their participation and engagement throughout the activity. Emphasize the importance of understanding history and the struggles faced by different groups of people in order to build a more inclusive and just society.

Remember to adapt the ending based on the specific content covered in your lesson and the level of understanding of your students.