We read "The story of Harriet Tubman- Freedom Train" as a classroom novel study.  We did it at the end of the year with my grade 4,5,6 classroom.  Next time, I would do during Black History Month.  

Novel Cover

1. Comprehension/Extension Questions/Activities- Lots of free stuff online & teacher's pay teachers.  Some activities/resources linked below:

•  Freedom Train Questions: Lake Wood City Schools
• Canadian Heritage Minute Video: Underground Railroad
  
• We also spent "Music" class finding, listening & dissecting songs for their hidden meanings such as "Wade in the Water" & "Swing Low Sweet Chariot"

Learn 360 Videos: We watched and paused as we moved through the book. (Ask your PeBL Mentor or Librarian for your school login access)

1. Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad: Watch this video and learn about Harriet Tubman and her role as a conductor in the Underground Railroad. Hear 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,' and find out the significance of this spiritual. See photographs of Tubman and interviews with experts about her life. A National Geographic Production. National Geographic Video: Harriet Tubman and Underground Railroad
2. Sing Out Freedom Train (40min):Climb aboard the Underground Railroad in this musical drama. You'll hear the songs and stories of a small group of slaves as they follow Harriet Tubman north to Canada. Witness the strength they draw from spirituality.  Sing Out Freedom Train

Wrap Up Activities:

1. Using a scholastic resource & some comparisons

2. Animated Hero Classics: Harriet Tubman (Youtube) 41 min cartoon:

Animated Hero Classics: Harriet Tubman video link

Animated Hero Classics Harriet Tubman Questions PDF