Lesson Plan

Harriet Tubman: Abolition Activist

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Imagine breaking out of prison only to continue to go back in to get others out. Welcome to the life of Harriet Tubman. Scholars research her amazing life and her impact on abolition in the United States. Using primary and secondary sources and video clips, individuals create a poster or Venn diagram comparing Tubman to a current female leader in the world.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Prior to the start of the lesson brainstorm current female leaders from around the world who have taken risks 
  • Read the letter from Frederick Douglass to Harriet Tubman out loud to assist the auditory learners
Classroom Considerations
  • Group size should be no more than three
  • Gives a 40-minute time limit to complete the lesson
Pros
  • Provides printable graphic organizer and materials to better implement the resource
  • Video clip assists audio and visual learners 
Cons
  • None
Common Core