Celebrating Women's History Month: Harriet Tubman

As we celebrate Women's History Month, we take a look at one woman who changed everything; Harriet Tubman.  Araminta Harriet Ross was born into slavery in Maryland in 1820 and escaped at the age of 25. She was an African American Abolitionist, a Union spy during the Civil War, and a humanitarian. An amazing women whom help many slaves reach freedom.

Activities:

Webquest: Harriet Tubman Web Hunt: Leading the Way to Freedom. This webquest provides students with a look at her childhood, her escape, her fight for justice, and the underground railroad.

Worksheets:

Color Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman Word Scramble
Harriet Tubman Lesson Plan and Worksheet
Putting Together: Harriet Tubman Flip Book

Books about Harriet Tubman:

 

Who Was Harriet Tubman? by Yona Zeldis McDonough

 

Harriet Tubman: Freedom's Trailblazer by Kathleen V.   Kudlinski

 

Harriet Tubman by Ken Knapp Sawyer

 

Harriet Tubman: A Woman of Courage (Time for Kids Biography Series)

 

Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry

 Harriet Tubman (History Maker Bios Series) by Maryann N. Weidt