Perspectives on Trail of Tears
From: Gilder Lehrman
Grade Level: HS, (College)
Remote Ready: With Modifications
Time: 1-2 class periods
Length of Reading: Pages
Students check out maps, a painting, primary sources (three 1-2 page docs) and secondary sources. The teacher provides a short introduction to the Trail of Tears. On day 2 of the activity, students make posters which answer provided questions.
More Information:
Grade Level:
HS, (College): This lesson is meant for high school students; however we think it would be well suited for college students too
This Activity Involves:
Map Activity: This activity asks students to examine map(s) (interactive or standard).
Primary Source: This activity utilizes primary sources.
Secondary Source: This activity utilizes secondary sources.
Gene Thorp/Cartographic Concepts, Inc. © Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of the American Indian.
