Harriet Tubman
What makes a hero? Who is your hero from the past? Are there still heroes today? Learn more about Harriet Tubman, our hero, with this Exploration Guide for students in grades 3-5. You may notice on this list that we use the words "enslaved Africans" to talk about Black people who were owned by Americans and forced to work without pay. Why do you think it's important to choose our words carefully when we describe a group of people?
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Harriet Tubman by Eloise Greenfield | Academy of American Poets
Eloise Greenfield wrote a poem celebrating Harriet Tubman's bravery and determination. As you learn more about Harriet Tubman and her life, see if you can understand how she was able to keep putting herself in danger even after she was free.
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Harriet Tubman read by Tarana Burke | Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls
Listen to the fascinating story of Harriet Tubman read by Tarana Burke. We also recommend you check out the books from the "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls" series too to learn about other heroic women.
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Harriet Tubman | Britannica Library for Children
Harriet Tubman was brave and courageous, a real American hero! She risked her life to free hundreds of enslaved Africans through the Underground Railroad. This database has 2 reading levels - choose which level works for you!
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Underground Railroad| Biography in Context
Harriet Tubman used what was called the Underground Railroad to lead enslaved Africans to freedom. Because it was so dangerous it had to be kept secret! Code words and songs were used as a guide - even Harriet Tubman had a code name!
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Conductor on the Underground Railroad | Access Streaming Video
This video tells the story of Harriet Tubman's early life, her role in the Underground Railroad and the legacy she left behind. Pay close attention and test your knowledge with questions asked throughout the film!
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Music and the Underground Railroad | Pathway to Freedom
Read the lyrics of and listen to the songs that enslaved Africans sang on the road to freedom.
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Follow the Drinking Gourd
Enslaved Africans escaped at night and used the constellation you might know as the "The Big Dipper" as a guide to tell them which way was north towards freedom. They called it The Drinking Gourd - a long-handled wooden spoon that was used to scoop water on the plantations where they lived. This video brings to life the beautiful music enslaved Africans sang to help them get to freedom
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Harriet Tubman Opera | American Opera Project
Songs were an important part of the lives of enslaved Africans hundreds of years ago and have remained a very important part of African American culture up to today. Composer and librettist, Nkeiro Okoye created an opera production based on Harriet Tubman. Scroll through this website and listen to the songs she created celebrating Harriet Tubman's life.
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Forward by Jacob Lawrence | North Carolina Art Musuem
Harriet Tubman was an inspiration to many generations of African Americans born after her. This included the famous painter, Jacob Lawrence, who portrayed her in his painting "Forward". Lawrence lived in Seattle and was a professor at the University of Washington. When it's safe to go back, you can see some of his other art at the Seattle Art Museum
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Harriet Tubman
Looking for more information about Harriet Tubman's life? Here's another biography you can check out from the Library.
Format: eBook
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