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Harriet Tubman Lesson Plans
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Young scholars examine artwork depicting Harriet Tubman. In this Harriet Tubman lesson, students review her life and how she impacted the Underground Railroad. Young scholars view impressionistic artwork showing her life. Students then create their own artwork of Harriet Tubman.
Fifth graders explore the life of Harriet Tubman to evaluate the value of the Underground Railroad. Students read, research and complete book jackets and a quiz.
Students complete a cyberhunt researching facts on the Internet about Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad and slavery. They answer the associated questions after listening to a teacher read aloud.
Students develop computer research skills while searching facts about Harriet Tubman. Students learn about ways in which Harriet Tubman's childhood influenced her future. Students learn to use primary documents to learn about the Underground Railroad.
Students investigate the life of Harriet Tubman. In this African American history instructional activity, students watch the video, "Harriet Tubman" and create a timeline of her life. Students write a paper about her accomplishments.
Students examine the work of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. In this Social Studies lesson plan, students use a true/false handout and worksheet to explore an Internet site about the Underground Railroad and its heroes. Students complete the lesson plan by reading excerpts from the "Story of Tom Stowe."
Young scholars define the term "Underground Railroad." They recall events in the life of Harriet Tubman. They examine the events of Harriet Tubman's life and how they affected her future decisions and analyze the importance of the chosen events in order to consider their inclusion on the timeline.
Young scholars examine Harriet Tubman's contribution to the Underground Railroad. They read and discuss an excerpt from the book "The Tamarack Tree," listen to the CD for the book "Follow the Drinking Gourd," and write a journal response from the point of view of an escaped slave.
Students organize facts about Harriet Tubman. In this writing lesson, students research Harriet Tubman, sort facts about her into two categories, and use the information they have found to write about her life in complete paragraphs.
Fifth graders create and display a timeline. In this Harriet Tubman biography lesson, 5th graders construct a timeline of Harriet Tubman's life and then work in groups to illustrate one of the events from the timeline. Students share their illustrations with the class and display them around the room in chronological order.
