Just a quick list of items that I’ll be adding to the wiki. I hope to be doing these more frequently so stay tuned.
Harriet Tubman Interact Map from Harcourt School — A cute little interactive that allows students to learn more about Harriet Tubman.
Harriet Tubman Webhunt from Scholastic — A great resource that includes tons of links and resources related to Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Unraveling the Underground Railroad Webquest — Nice webquest where students become individuals involved in the Underground Railroad (slaves, slave owners, conductors, Northerners) and will come together and discuss this important historical event.
Across Five Aprils Resources , Study Guide for Across Five Aprils and the Across Five Aprils Webquest — provides some good resources for those who use this book in their classroom
Free at Last: Slavery in Pittsburgh, Pa — The exhibit documents early slavery in Pennsylvania including slaves’ journeys from Africa, through the abolition movement and the aftermath of the Civil War. The website is divided into sections: the Middle Passage to Early America, The Freedom Papers, Fugitive Slave Laws and Escapes, Abolition, Civil War and Aftermath, and a Photo Gallery.
Lincoln: Booth’s Last Days — great collection of videos and links to resources from the History channel on John Wilkes Booth
You’ve found a treasure trove of artifacts that will help students of all ages learn more about the great contributions of Harriet Tubman.