Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

GeoHistory
GeoLiteracy
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
In this lesson, students will learn more about Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad, and how her character traits helped her be successful. Students will also practice identifying parts of a map and do a writing assignment.
Author: 
John Halverson
Grade Range: 
5
Duration: 
1-2 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
application/pdf iconTeacher Instructions
Student Materials: 
application/pdf iconStudent Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
application/pdf iconUnderground Railroad map
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Audio-Visual Presentation of this Lesson
Standards
National Geography Standards: 
1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information
6: How culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions