Introduction
SS4H7 The student will examine the main ideas of the abolitionist and suffrage movements
1. Discuss the biographies of Harriet Tubman and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Today you will learn about Harriet Tubman and how she was a key player in the abolitionist movement. Before we begin I would like for you to take a look at the questions below. Talk with someone next you about your answers for about five minutes.
What does freedom mean to you?
What is trust? Who do you trust?
Think for yourself! In the picture below do you recognize this women? Do you know what she stood for? Or what she did?
Task
On the next page you will be given multiple links. You are to search through all the links in order to find out more about Harriet Tubman. When you have completed the investigation you will get with your partner that I have assigned you and create a presentation. For the presentations you can use a power point, prezi, poster board, or moviemaker. In your presenation make sure to include answers to the question listed below.
- How was Harriet Tubman's life as a slave? Did she go through any hardships?
- How did she escape from slavery?
- How do Harriet Tubman and the abolitionist movement link together?
- Why is Harriet Tubman considered part of the suffrage movement?
- Name 3 interesting facts that you learned about Harriet Tubman.
- How do you think Harriet Tubman contributed to our society?
Process
Definitions to remember:
- Plantation: a large farm
- Abolitionist: a person who was against slavery
- Liberty: freedom
- Suffrage Movement: the push for women's rights
Picture of Harriet Tubman:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Harriet_Tubman_1895…
Read some interesting facts about Harriet:
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/women_leaders/harriet_tubman.php
This is a review of Harriet Tubman and what she did throughout her life:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ_gRFYgXMo
Mock interview between Ms. Arneson and Harriet Tubman:
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0gjVX8XVhrY
http://vocaroo.com/i/s13NMBXeIVpB
Evaluation
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| CATEGORY | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Title | Title can be read from 6 ft. away and is quite creative. | Title can be read from 6 ft. away and describes content well. | Title can be read from 4 ft. away and describes the content well. | The title is too small and/or does not describe the content of the presentation well. |
| Required Elements | The presentation includes all required elements as well as additional information. | All required elements are included on the presentation. | All but 1 of the required elements are included on the presentation. | Several required elements were missing. |
| Knowledge Gained | Student can accurately answer all questions related to facts in the presentation and processes used to create the presentation. | Student can accurately answer most questions related to facts in the presentation and processes used to create the presentation. | Student can accurately answer about 75% of questions related to facts in the presentation and processes used to create the presentation. | Student appears to have insufficient knowledge about the facts or processes used in the presentation. |
| Mechanics | Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the presentation. | There is 1 error in capitalization or punctuation. | There are 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation. | There are more than 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation. |
| Accuracy | At least 7 accurate facts are displayed on the presentation. | 5-6 accurate facts are displayed on the presentation. | 3-4 accurate facts are displayed on the presentation. | Less than 3 accurate facts are displayed on the presentation. |
| Attractiveness | The presentation is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. | The presentation is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. | The presentation is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. | The presentation is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. |
Conclusion
***If you are at this point you should have already completed your project.
We are going to refocus on the questions I gave you at the beginning of the webquest. Write these questions in your journal and answer them. Has your opinion changed?
What does freedom mean to you?
What is trust? Who do you trust?
Now pick one of the following questions to answer on a separate piece of paper.
Harriet Tubman made it all the way to north and became free. She didn't stop there, she went back though the underground railroad and spent her entire life helping others to get to freedom. She was brave. At anytime she could have gotten caught and severely punished, but she knew she was doing the right thing. Is there a time when you have ever had to be brave?
OR
Harriet Tubman is a woman whom we will remember for the rest of our lives. She helped so many people achieve freedom and changed their lives forever. She knew what she was doing was the right thing to do. How could you make a difference like Harriet Tubman did?