An Introductory Exploration of the Underground Railroad
Introduction:The Underground Railroad was neither a railroad, nor was it underground. It is instead a term used to describe a system in which slaves were secretly taken to the northern United States or to Canada where they could live free. People who risked their lives to help these slaves were called "conductors" and the secret places slaves hid while waiting to go further on their route to freedom, were called "stations".
Objectives:
1.) Describe the hazards of traveling on the Underground Railroad.
2.) Name a few famous "conductors".
3.) Create a timeline of the life of Harriet Tubman.
Products:
1.) Write an essay defining the Underground Railroad and describing the hazards faced by its travelers.
2.) Create at least two "wanted" posters naming famous Underground Railroad conductors. This poster should include a short summary describing the person who helped slaves travel north.
3.) Create a timeline of Harriet Tubman's life. Include at least six significant events.
Assessment - Checklist:
_____ Descriptive essay
_____ Wanted posters with short biographical summary
_____ Timeline of Harriet Tubman's life, (6+ events noted).
As you begin your journey, take notes about what you see and hear. Your journey begins here.
The Underground Railroad