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Harriet Tubman: Courage and Freedom

American Heroes: Character and Courage

Day 163of 180
Week 33of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how Harriet Tubman showed courage

2

Learn about the Underground Railroad

3

Recognize God's love for all people

📖 Scripture Connection

Galatians 3:28

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

— Galatians 3:28 (WEB)

Shows God's equal love for all people, regardless of background

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large map of United States
  • Paper chain links
  • Colored markers
  • Picture book about Harriet Tubman
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and ask: 'What does courage mean? Can you think of someone brave?'

💭 Review Question: Who helps people who are scared or in trouble?
2Teaching (10 min)

Tell the story of Harriet Tubman, emphasizing her bravery in helping enslaved people escape to freedom

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Harriet was born as a slave but believed every person deserved to be free
  • She made many dangerous trips to help people escape
  • She trusted God to protect her during these journeys
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How did Harriet show courage?
  • Why is it important to help others?
  • How can we be brave like Harriet?
3Activity: Freedom Paper Chain (7 min)
hands-on

Create a paper chain representing people Harriet helped to freedom

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student paper strips
  2. Write names or draw people on each link
  3. Connect links to make a long chain
  4. Talk about how each link represents a person's freedom
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps connect chain links

Challenge: Students research real names of people Tubman helped

4Closing (3 min)

Recap Harriet's bravery and God's love for all people

📝 Review Questions:
  • What made Harriet a hero?
  • How can we show courage?
  • Who does God love?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for showing us courage through people like Harriet. Help us be brave and love others like you do.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about another brave American hero!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 118:6

“Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

— Psalm 118:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Courage Hand Motion: Make a brave pose while saying verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Harriet Tubman was an African American abolitionist who rescued many enslaved people

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language about slavery
  • Focus on courage and helping others
  • Emphasize God's love for everyone
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find historical concepts difficult to understand

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of bravery, empathy for others

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of Harriet Tubman
  • Learn more Underground Railroad routes
  • Act out a rescue story

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