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Harriet Tubman: Hero of the Underground Railroad
In this social studies lesson, kids learn about Harriet Tubman, a courageous leader of the Underground Railroad. This video explains who Harriet Tubman was and how she helped enslaved people escape to freedom by guiding them along the Underground Railroad. Students learn why her actions were so brave and why her work was important in the fight against slavery in the United States. This lesson is designed for elementary students and is great for classrooms, homeschooling, and independent learni
How it works
- Press play to start the video.
- Videos 5 minutes or longer pause once or twice for a quick check. Get it right and you're on your way. If not, you'll see a friendly explanation and the video simply keeps going. Short videos skip the checks.
- At the end there's a 4-question test. Score 60% or more to complete the lesson, and 80% or more to master it. You can always watch again and try for a higher score.