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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
Perspectives on the Trail of Tears
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.
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Grade Level: HS, (College)
- This lesson is intended for high school (HS) students
- However, we think it would be excellent for College students as well.
Remote Ready: With Modifications
- Links to the sources can easily be emailed or posted for students.
- Teachers can post a recorded lecture or lecture over video conferencing.
- Students can make posters together on a Google Doc and post them to your LMS.
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This activity calls for working in pairs, a group, and/or having a class discussion
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This activity asks students to examine map(s) (interactive or standard)
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