Lesson Ideas
Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears
Trail of Tears Lesson Plan: Dramatic Reenactment
Lesson Plan Summary
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students use BrainPOP resources to explore how and why American Indians were uprooted from their homes. As students re-enact the events of the Trail of Tears, they will gain a deep understanding of a tragic era in history and identify what lessons we can learn from it.Read more »
Trail of Tears Lesson Plan: American Indians and the Cherokee Culture
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K through 3, students use BrainPOP Jr. resources to learn how and why American Indians were uprooted from their homes. Students will re-enact the events of the Trail of Tears and gain a deep understanding of Cherokee culture. They will also identify lessons we can learn from the tribe's experiences.Read more »
United States History Lesson Plan: Exploring Cause and Effect
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades 3-12, students select two topics in United States history and use BrainPOP resources to explore the relationship between those topics. Students will work collaboratively to determine the cause and effect relationships and present their research to the class in a creative format of their choice.Read more »


