Information Skills — Grades 9–12

The Removal of the Cherokee Indians

This lesson allows students to assess the influence of the Trail of Tears. Students will read a brief history of the Cherokee Indians, past and present. They will watch the Unto These Hills video and read excerpts from Native Americans and government officials during the Indian Removal. Students will write an essay supporting or opposing the Indian Removal Act.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Information Skills and Social Studies)

By Amy Oxendine.

There's more out there than just Democrats and Republicans!

Students will use the Internet to research minority political parties and interest groups. Students will create a PowerPoint presentation (or other type of presentation), write a paper, and create a commercial advertisement for their group using a propaganda technique.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Information Skills and Social Studies)

By Abby Stotsenberg.

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Ad dissection 101

Students learn how to interpret the messages in mainstrean advertising to become more informed consumers. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies)

Provider: IDEAS and Ryan Anderson