Instructor: Shelley
Bunkowske (2010)
Perham High School
Description of Lesson:
Day 1: Students will
read Text material on the “Trail of Tears”, and take Cornell Notes. The
students will search Early American newspapers for information about the “Trail
of Tears.”
Day 2: Utilizing the
research done on Day 1, students will assume the historical role of a reporter
who was sent to follow the removal of the Cherokee Nation, as they are sent
from their homeland to Oklahoma. In the role of reporter, students will create
a poster using GLOGSTER with a minimum of 8 entries. The poster must have,
eight separate entries (including the dates), pictures, maps, images, and the
work cited for all sources must appear on the poster. The posters will be
shared with the instructor via e-mail. [sbunkowske549@gmail.com]
Minnesota Standards:
IV.
HISTORICAL SKILLS: A. Historical Inquiry, The student
will analyze historical evidence and draw conclusions.: 3. Students will compare and contrast
primary sources to analyze first-hand accounts of historical events and
evaluate such sources for both credibility and bias.
4. Students
will review primary and secondary sources and compare and contrast their
perspectives to shape their presentation of information relevant to their
research topic.
5. Students
will understand the historical context of their research topic and how it was
influenced by, or influenced, other historical events.
6. Students will evaluate alternative
interpretations of their research topic and defend or change their analysis by
citing evidence from primary and secondary sources.
2. Monographs, scholarly journals, periodical literature,
newspapers, web sites, films, other electronic media.
Objective:
Students will gain understanding in the use of newspapers as
a primary sources, Students will gain understanding in comparing a textbook
(secondary source to a primary source (newspaper), Students will use critical
thinking skills by analyzing the evidence presented in both the primary and
secondary sources.
Time: 2 class
periods (75 minutes)
Materials and Resources Needed
1. Textbook, Jacksonian Era, “Trail of
Tears”
2. Computer Access:
http://edu.glogster.com/ (FREE Teacher Access Program)