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Learning from Jacob Lawrence and Harriet Tubman Lesson PlanLearning from Jacob Lawrence and Harriet Tubman Lesson Plan
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Learning from Jacob Lawrence and Harriet Tubman

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Students view and discuss a painting of Harriet Tubman by Jacob Lawrence. They complete a fact sheet/worksheet on Lawrence and on Tubman. They examine the colors, shapes and patterns used in the painting and compare them to their own story painting.

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color recognition, colors, emotions, patterns, shapes

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color, emotion, pattern, shape, social studies
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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