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...

Students learn how to walk a mile in someone else's shoes by reading historical fiction about the Underground Railroad. This is a lengthy unit of four lessons that spans thirty lesson periods where students examine characteristics of...

This unit plan from the Utah Education Network engages students in understanding how authors backgrounds often impact their writing choices. "Human rights" and "discrimination" are the featured topics in the five texts incorporated in...

Collection in pdf format of seven lessons integrating poetry across-the-curriculum. Includes dramatization, developing poetry reading skills, and creating poetry appreciation. Printable graphic organizers and a fine bibliography...

Learners will enjoy creating their own Underground Railroad, "freeing" the slaves, and writing about their journeys.