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Captivate your US History students with this Underground Railroad Gallery Walk with a flexible visual timer. Harriet Tubman and the effort to help slaves escape on the Underground Railroad are highlighted and analyzed in this engaging activity through a series of primary source documents, visuals and thought-provoking prompts. It is designed to foster critical thinking, primary source analysis skills and help students develop a full understanding of the historical significance of the Underground Railroad.

This activity encourages students to understand the risks and strategies involved in the Underground Railroad, and explore the historical significance of figures like Harriet Tubman. Perfect for a 45–50-minute class period, it’s also adaptable for longer or shorter time frames.

What’s Included (in a downloadable .zip file):

• 8 Station Pages: Each station features a unique primary source, such as paintings, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. Prompts challenge students to analyze and connect with the history of the Underground Railroad, including figures like Harriet Tubman.
• Student Response Sheets: Preformatted sheets for recording answers to each prompt, complete with reflection questions to encourage deeper understanding.
• Teacher Instructions: Detailed guidance for setting up and running the activity, making it stress-free for teachers of all experience levels.
• Visual Timer: A fully adjustable PowerPoint timer with 8 timing options (15 seconds to 10 minutes). Easily reset and switch between options for smooth station transitions.

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Slides/Pages: 25 total (11 slides, 14 pages)

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How to Use This Resource:

1. Set up each station with the provided materials.
2. Use the visual timer to keep students on track and engaged.
3. Encourage reflection and discussion with the included prompts and response sheets.

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Why You’ll Love It:

• Flexible for stand-alone lessons or enrichment activities.
• Printable station materials make setup quick and easy.
• The visual timer is a versatile tool that can be used for station rotations, timed quizzes, group work, and more.

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This Underground Railroad Gallery Walk is ideal for helping students connect with history while honing analytical and collaborative skills. Add this resource to your toolkit today!

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51ºÚÁÏ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.