Notable Women in History- Harriet Tubman
In this self paced class students will learn about the courageous life of Harriet Tubman. We will take an in depth look at her life and legacy as she fought to end slavery.
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1 hour per week. Assignments should not take more than 20-30 minutes per week and is mostly reading 5-8 pages a week. Should it take longer, please contact me so we can work on a solution.Projects
Rubric of research project will be emailed to families.Assessment
I will give feedback on student's reflection sheet after readings and with their slide presentation.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Take a journey through history as we learn about one of the most famous abolitionists, Harriet Tubman! In this self-paced class, we will learn about her life, accomplishments, and legacy. We will follow her life as a child through adulthood. How she became involved with the Underground Railroad, her role in the Civil War, and what she did in life after the 13th amendment was ratified. Through readings and video presentations, your learner will come to understand what made Harriet Tubman the legend we know her as today. Your child will also learn about the Underground Railroad, the 13th amendment as well as understood the beginning stages of conducting thorough and valid research. Materials and Resources: Students will be given a 36-page E-Book and stylized timeline poster on Harriet Tubman along with video presentations, google forms (PDF) and any other materials needed. Student evaluations will be given at the end of the course based on a Slide Presentations. Please refer to the class syllabus for a detailed outline of the class. I am available through through emails and will provide timely feedback to students.
Learning Goals
The student will learn about Harriet Tubman's life.Students will understand what the Underground Railroad was and how it operated.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)6 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
A Brave Child
Objectives:
Through video format and by reading the Introduction and Chapter 1 of the Biography, the student will learn about Harriet’s early years as an enslaved girl in Baltimore.
Competencies:
Students will be able to answer a google form covering the Introduction and Chapter 1 and start keeping a working document with research ideas. 3 assignments
Lesson 2:
The Underground Railroad
Objectives: Through video format, the student will learn about the Underground Railroad: its origins, how it worked, and what happened to it after the 13th amendment was ratified.
Competency:
Students will be able to answer a google form about the Underground Railroad. 2 assignments
Lesson 3:
A Daring Woman
Objectives:
Through video format and reading Chapter 2 of the biography, the student will learn about Harriet's teen and adult years. What led her to seek freedom and how she led other freedom seekers.
Competency:
Students will be able to answer a google form covering Chapter 2 of the Biography and add to their working document. 2 assignments
Lesson 4:
The 13th Amendment vs The Emancipation Proclamation
Objective:
Through video format, the students will learn how enslaved people were freed with the 13th Amendment and what the Emancipation Proclamation was and why it did not free enslaved people.
Competency:
Students will be able to answer a google form about the The 13th Amendment vs The Emancipation Proclamation. 2 assignments
Other Details
Learning Needs
As a special education teacher and school counselor, I have worked with students who need differentiated instruction. I will provide audio files of the assigned readings for any students who need it.
Parental Guidance
N/A
Pre-Requisites
n/a
Joined August, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Dallas Baptist University
I am a certified general education teacher EC-4th grade. As a classroom teacher, I taught social studies for six years. I have extensive college hours in history, and own a small business that promotes women in history. All total, I have written 11 biographies on historical women. Reviews
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$11
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