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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Harriet Tubman and the End of Slavery [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Harriet Tubman describes her life and heroism as a leader of the Underground Railroad and of the fight against slavery. Includes questions for discussion and group activity.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Harriet Tubman: An Informative and Impressionistic Look

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Harriet Tubman was a leading figure in the Underground Railroad movement. In this activity, students research information about her using informative resources and look at impressionistic artwork depicting her life. Comparing informative...
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New York Times

New York Times: Harriet Tubman's Path to Freedom

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site tells the story of Harriet Tubman's life and the development of the Underground Railroad. The author takes us on a journey to sites along the Underground Railroad, beginning at the farm where...
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Harriet Tubman

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Harriet Tubman, the first African American woman to serve in the military who escaped enslavement and helped others reach freedom During the Civil War.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Harriet Tubman

For Students 9th - 10th
View this engaging online exhibit to learn about Harriet Tubman, an outspoken advocate for African American and women's rights.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Harriet Tubman: Abolition Activist

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this lesson, by examining two primary sources and watching a short video, students will become familiar with the remarkable bravery and extraordinary accomplishments of the "Moses of her people," Harriet Tubman.
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University of North Carolina

Unc: Harriet: The Moses of Her People

For Students 9th - 10th
E-text of a book with primary and secondary source information about Harriet Tubman by Sarah Bradford published in 1886. RI.9-10.7 different mediums
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Harriet Tubman

For Students 9th - 10th
This article overviews Harriet Tubman's involvement with the Underground Railroad, her service in the military during the Civil War, and her fight as an activist for African-American and women's rights.
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Black Past

Black Past: Black Heritage Day Ii: Harriet Tubman (1821 1913)

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Harriet Tubman, for a Black History calendar. Harriet Tubman fought tirelessly against slavery, and was responsible for rescuing over 300 slaves. She received many accolades and awards over the course of her long life.
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CommonLit

Common Lit:letter From Frederick Douglass to Harriet Tubman by Frederick Douglass

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "Letter from Frederick Douglass to Harriet Tubman" by Frederick Douglass, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...
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Read Works

Read Works: Famous African Americans: Harriet Tubman and the Ugrr

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage includes biographical information about Harriet Tubman and her role in leading escaped slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad. It contains questions and a teacher's guide that can...
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US National Archives

National Archives: Congress and Harriet Tubman's Claim for a Pension

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Harriet Tubman is best known for the Underground Railroad, but she also served critical roles in our federal government during the Civil War and requested a federal pension for her work. Congress debated whether or not to extend to her a...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Breathtaking Courage of Harriet Tubman

For Students 9th - 10th
Janell Hobson details Harriet Tubman's many fights for freedom.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Harriet Tubman: Secret Messages Through Song

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This ArtsEdge instructional activity, part of a larger unit about Harriet Tubman, not only teaches students about spirituals but effectively illustrates the struggle for freedom from slavery.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica Kids: 300 Women Who Changed History: Harriet Tubman

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Harriet Tubman (1820-1913), an escaped slave from Maryland who later became one of the Underground Railroad's most famous "Conductors."
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Pocantico Hills School: Harriet Tubman Quiz

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Take this self-guided, student-created quiz on the life and times of Harriet Tubman.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Harriet Tubman

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn more about the runaway slave named "the Moses of her people." Harriet Tubman's life was dedicated to helping others. Read more about her adventures during the Civil War and her continuing bravery.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Two Harriets, Heroines of the Civil War

For Students 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Harriet Beecher Stowe and Harriet Tubman and their work during the Civil War. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Harriet Tubman

For Students 3rd - 6th
An overview of the life of Harriet Tubman. This brave African American woman is most recognized for her vital role as a conductor for the Underground Railroad.
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PBS

Pbs: Africans in America: Harriet Tubman (1820 1913)

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a brief article from PBS on the life and accomplishments of abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who risked her life on several occasions to ensure the freedom of others. Links to a teacher's guide and primary sources are provided.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Harriet Tubman (Spanish Translation)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about one of the great leaders of the movement to free southern slaves. Truly a life of selflessness, Harriet Tubman risked her freedom to help others escape. Find out more about this exceptional American's way of life. [Spanish...
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TES Global

Blendspace: What Was Harriet Tubman's Greatest Achievement?

For Students 4th - 6th
A learning module that includes twelve links to images, information, and activities about Harriet Tubman.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Harriet Tubman

For Students 4th - 7th
A brave woman on a mission to help free and protect African Americans from slavery in the 1800's, Harriet Tubman is featured in this concise biography. Get her story and discover some of her nicknames!
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Harriet Tubman

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a summary of the life of Harriet Tubman, an American bondwoman who escaped from slavery in the South to become a leading abolitionist before the American Civil War.

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