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Underground Railroad Simulation

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can describe the challenges faced by people escaping slavery on the Underground Railroad.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Harriet Tubman’s Escape to Freedom | The Underground Railroad

Unknown Channel

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Describe one challenge freedom seekers faced while traveling at night on the Underground Railroad. Describe one challenge freedom seekers faced due to the risk of being captured and returned to slavery. ”

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