YOUR JORNEY BEGINS NOW.

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THE UNDERGROUND-

RAILROAD

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What is the underground-

railroad?

A secret network that helped runaway slaves reach freedom

in the North.

Partner A will control the mouse.

Partner B will control the keyboard.

Remember to talk each question over with your partner. Make sure you do well on the mini quizzes, it will help you for the big one.

The slaves would runaway so they could get to the north and become free.

The red states were the slave states. The blue states are the free states.

If a slave got caught running away, they would be sent back to the plantation and forced to work harder

Today we are going to learn how slaves

managed to get away from their plantations and

become free using the underground

railroad.

Let’s begin

YOU ARE NOW A SLAVE LIVING ON THE WILSON PLANTATION.

You are approached by one of your friends. He asks you to run away with him.

What do you say?

YES

NO

Because you said yes, your friends says he knows all the secrets, and you two back your bags and head out that night.

Because you said no, your friend left without you.

QUIZ

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Secret Signs

Conductors

North StarAs you and your

friend travel throughout the

night he tells you to follow the North Star.

He points out a constellation called the big dipper. He says: “ The big dipper looks like it is catching the North Star.”

North Star

He tells you “It is the brightest star in the sky. If you ever get lost just follow the north star. It will take you all the way north to Canada.

North Star

Why do you think that slaves traveled during the night instead of during the day?

(Talk your answers out with your partner and then partner B will type your answer into the box below.)

Now it is time for the mini quiz. Make sure to do your best, and talk each

question out with your partner.

Good Luck!

What constellation did your friend point out to you?

A.

Little Dipper

B.

Big Dipper

C.

Orion

A.Little Dipper

Incorrect, try again

Remember the constellation your friend pointed out is a very big constellation.

B. Big Dipper

Correct, Good job.

You remembered that your friend pointed out the big dipper to you.

C. Orion

Incorrect, try again

Orion is a real constellation but the slaves did not use it on the underground railroad.

Secret Signs

It has been 3 very long days and you and your friend finally see a house in the distance.

As you guys are approaching the house, he points out this quilt to you.

Secret Signs

Secret SignsHe tells you that this pattern means that you have to dress up.

Confused you ask him why they use quilts.

He tells you that they are secret signs and the people use them so other people don’t know they’re part of the Underground Railroad.

Secret Signs

You ask how many different kinds of patterns there are and your friend tells you 4.

Click on each picture to find out more about each pattern. Click the arrow to move on when finished.

Secret Signs

This is the bowtie pattern. It told slaves to be dressed up. The runaway slaves would be met by someone that would give them clothes to change into.

Bowtie Pattern

This is the bears paw trail pattern. It warned slaves to follow a path through the woods.

Bears Paw pattern

This is the monkey wrench pattern. It told slaves to get their tools together and move on. Sometimes these tools were physical and other times they were mental, like courage.

Monkey Wrench Pattern

This is the drunkards pattern. It told slaves to zig-zag while they’re on the run so people would get confused while tracking them.

Drunkards Pattern

Why do you think that the safe houses used secret quilts rather than putting a

sign in their front yard?

( Partner B gets to type)

Which pattern told slaves to gather their tools and move on?

A. Bears Paw

B. Bow Tie

C. Drunkards D. Monkey Wrench

Bears Paw Pattern

Incorrect

This pattern told slaves to take a path through the woods

Try again

Bow Tie Pattern

Incorrect

This pattern told slaves to dress up

Try again

Drunkards Pattern

Incorrect

This pattern told slaves to zig-zag

Try again

Monkey Wrench

Correct

You knew this pattern told slaves to gather their tools and move on even if their tools weren’t physical.

Good Job

ConductorsYou and your friend are about to head out and continue on your journey, when you are approached by a woman.

ConductorsShe says, “ My name is Harriet

Tubman and I’m a conductor on the

Underground Railroad.”

ConductorsShe continues to

talk saying, “ I have rescued over 300 slaves and made

many trips back to the south.”

Harriet asks you “ Would you like to join me for the rest of your journey?”

YES NO

You and your friend told Harriet that you would continue with her.

Because of that the time of your journey was cut in half.

You told Harriet no.

Because of this, your journey took twice as long and you were almost caught three times.

After a night of traveling, you, your friend, and Harriet come to a clearing in the woods.

There is a house and outside they have a bears paw pattern quilt. Harriet leads you to the trail. She says “ At night fall a man by the name of Henry “Box” Brown will meet you right here.”

Finally it turns to night, and sure enough, there Henry is.

Henry then tells you his heroic story of how he got away from slavery. “ I had one of my good friends build me a box that was the perfect size for me. Once it was done I got in the box and had him nail it shut. Then he shipped me off to Pennsylvania. It was a 27 hour trip.”

After another long night of traveling, you finally reach your destination! The North. You are so excited to see people of your kind free to do whatever they want.

Why do you think Harriet went back to the south o rescue all the slaves even though she was already free?

( Partner B gets to use the keyboard)

What did Henry’s friend build for him?

A. Boat B. Box C. Bike

A. Boat

Incorrect

Henry could have used a boat but that would have been to easy to spot.

Try again

B- Box

Correct

A box was perfect because nobody could tell what was inside until it was opened.

Good job

C- Bike

Incorrect

If Henry would have traveled by bike, it would have taken longer than 27 hours

Try again

Now it is time for the big quiz. Make sure to talk each answer over with your partner. Make sure you watch the video on the next slide for review, then take the quiz.

GOOD LUCK!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDs0P4hB8R8

What does your friend tell you about the North Star?

A. It’s the biggest B. It’s the brightest C. It’s the only one in the sky

A.It’s the biggest

Incorrect

The sun is the biggest star in the sky. Try again.

B. It’s the brightest

Correct

The North Star is the brightest in the night sky and can be found in many constellations. Good job.

C. It’s the only star in the sky

Incorrect

There are many, many stars in our night sky. Try again.

Which one of these patterns doesn’t belong?

A. Bow tie B. Drunkards C. Patchwork

A.Bow tie

Incorrect

This pattern was used by slaves and told slaves to dress up. Try again

B. Drunkards

Incorrect

This pattern was used by slaves and told them to zig-zag through the woods. Try again.

C. Patchwork

Correct

This is a real pattern but it was not used by slaves on the Underground Railroad. Good job!

How many slaves did Harriet Tubman lead to freedom?

A. Over 300 B. 200C. 300

A.Over 300

Correct

She rescued over 300 slaves and made many, many trips back to the south. Good job!

B. 200

Incorrect

Harriet rescued a little more than 200 slaves. Try again.

C. 100

Incorrect

Harriet rescued almost triple that amount. Try again.