Lesson 1: Introduction to Harriet Tubman
Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Pictures or images of Harriet Tubman, whiteboard or blackboard, markers or chalk
| Section | Description |
|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Introduction | - Show pictures or images of Harriet Tubman |
| | - Ask the students if they recognize her and what they know about her |
| Development | - Explain that Harriet Tubman was an inspirational woman from the past |
| | - Discuss when and where she lived |
| | - Explain that she is famous for her work as a conductor on the |
| | Underground Railroad |
| Conclusion | - Recap what the students have learned about Harriet Tubman |
| Assessment | - Ask the students to draw a picture of Harriet Tubman |
Lesson 2: Contributions of Harriet Tubman
Time allocation: 60 minutes
Resources needed: Whiteboard or blackboard, markers or chalk, paper, pencils
| Section | Description |
|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Introduction | - Recap what the students learned about Harriet Tubman |
| | - Ask the students to discuss why Harriet Tubman is considered |
| | inspirational |
| Development | - Divide the students into small groups |
| | - Assign each group a specific contribution of Harriet Tubman |
| | (e.g., Underground Railroad, Civil War) |
| | - Have the groups research and discuss the impact of that |
| | contribution |
| Conclusion | - Each group presents their findings to the class |
| Assessment | - Ask the students to write a short paragraph about the contribution |
| | they found most interesting or significant |
Lesson 3: Harriet Tubman's Impact on Society
Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Whiteboard or blackboard, markers or chalk
| Section | Description |
|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Introduction | - Recap Harriet Tubman's contributions discussed in the previous lesson|
| Development | - Discuss with the students how Harriet Tubman's work impacted her time|
| | - Explore how her work has influenced the world today |
| Conclusion | - Ask the students to share their thoughts on Harriet Tubman's impact |
| Assessment | - Have the students create a poster depicting the impact of Harriet |
| | Tubman's work |
Lesson 4: Connecting Harriet Tubman to Our Lives
Time allocation: 60 minutes
Resources needed: Whiteboard or blackboard, markers or chalk, paper, pencils
| Section | Description |
|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Introduction | - Ask the students to brainstorm ways in which Harriet Tubman's |
| | experiences connect to their own lives |
| Development | - Discuss with the students the concept of courage and bravery |
| | - Have the students share personal stories or examples of |
| | demonstrating courage |
| Conclusion | - Reflect on the importance of standing up for what is right |
| Assessment | - Ask the students to write a short paragraph about a time when they |
| | showed courage or bravery |
Lesson 5: Designing a Timeline of Harriet Tubman's Life
Time allocation: 60 minutes
Resources needed: Paper, pencils, markers or crayons, printed timeline template
| Section | Description |
|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Introduction | - Show the students an example of a timeline |
| | - Explain the purpose of a timeline and how it can organize |
| | information |
| Development | - Provide the students with a printed timeline template |
| | - Have the students research and fill in important events from |
| | Harriet Tubman's life |
| Conclusion | - Each student presents their timeline to the class |
| Assessment | - Assess the accuracy and completeness of each student's timeline |
Lesson 6: Harriet Tubman's Legacy
Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Whiteboard or blackboard, markers or chalk, paper, pencils
| Section | Description |
|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Introduction | - Recap what the students have learned about Harriet Tubman |
| | - Discuss what the term "legacy" means |
| Development | - Ask the students to brainstorm ways in which Harriet Tubman's |
| | legacy can be seen in today's society |
| | - Discuss how her courage and determination continue to inspire |
| Conclusion | - Reflect on the importance of recognizing and celebrating |
| | inspirational figures from history |
| Assessment | - Ask the students to write a short paragraph about someone they |
| | consider to be an inspirational figure |