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Imagine what it would have been like to walk from Georgia to Texas! Perspective shifting, a key part of developing social awareness, involves just this sort of imaging. A short mini-lesson asks learners to shift their point of view and adopt the perspective of a young Cherokee force to walk the Trail of Tears.
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- Use the activity when studying the Trail of Tears and the Indian Removal Act of 1830
Classroom Considerations
- The activity may be used to help students connect to any historic event
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- The link is provided to teacher support materials that include ideas for various grade levels
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