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Using Perspective Shifting to Imagine History

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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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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
social awareness, casel, social-emotional learning, perspective, diverse perspectives, critical thinking
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • 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 
Pros
  • The link is provided to teacher support materials that include ideas for various grade levels
Cons
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