Learning outcomes
The goal is to introduce students to that time in American history when slavery was legal and accepted in society and business.
Students will:
- listen to and view appropriate materials about Harriet Tubman’s life and discuss
- re-tell parts of Harriet Tubman’s life as they create a class chart or diagram with the teacher
- select events from Tubman’s life that illustrate why she is considered an American hero
- write a follow-up paper to take home and share with their parents
Teacher planning
Time required for lesson
2 45-minute class periods
Materials/resources
- Appropriate picture biographies of Harriet Tubman’s life
- TV and VCR player (or DVD player).
- Computer and TV that interface (or a computer with a data projector).
- White board and markers.
- Video: Harriet Tubman from Animated Hero Classics, NEST Entertainment, Inc. Length is thirty minutes.
Technology resources
Computer and TV which interface and are internet accessible.
