Interpreting Points of View During Indian Removal

Author Jessica Paolini
School Barrington Place Elementary

Length of Lesson

120 minutes (over 3 days)
Abstract In this lesson, students will be introduced to the Indian Removal Act of 1830 and the Trail of Tears by responding to art and text. They will analyze differing points of view by comparing primary sources. Finally, students will interpret a timeline of events related to Indian Removal.
District Fort Bend ISD
Historical Time Period
  • Westward Expansion
Historical Themes
  • History
Grade
  • Five (5)

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