Harriet Tubman: Follow the North Star to Freedom
Type:
Lesson PlanDescription:
In this lesson, students will learn about how Harriet Tubman took responsibility for helping many people escape slavery. They will also determine ways they can help others by being responsible.
Subjects:
- Social Studies > Civics
- Social Studies > United States History
Education Levels:
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Keywords:
Liberty, Individual Responsibility, Private Virtue Personal Liberty, Slavery, Liberty, Civil War, Justice Antebellum, Civil WarLanguage:
EnglishAccess Privileges:
Public - Available to anyoneLicense Deed:
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Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.
D2.Civ.5.9-12: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Evaluate citizens' and institutions' effectiveness in addressing social and political problems at the local, state, tribal, national, and/or international level.
D2.Civ.8.K-2: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Describe democratic principles such as equality, fairness, and respect for legitimate authority and rules.
D2.Civ.10.9-12: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Analyze the impact and the appropriate roles of personal interests and perspectives on the application of civic virtues, democratic principles, constitutional rights, and human rights.
D2.His.3.6-8: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant.
