I Wonder...

Now that I have chosen my topic, I am beginning to wonder more and formulate questions related to the Trail of Tears. These are just some of my questions:

• Who were the Cherokee Nation before the Trail of Tears?
• How did they get forced out of their own land?
• What happened along the Trail of Tears?
• How has this changed the Nation today?
• What was done to change this event in history?
• How would the Cherokee Nation be today, if not for this?
• What can be done to educate the children of the future?

From each of the questions, come into effect sub-questions. I want to know more and more about this tragedy and the people that suffered. I want to know what I can do to help and how I can help the future generations understand.

As said by Annette Lamb, "Brainstorming, discussing, and reflecting on questions, concerns, and ideas are all part of the wondering phase." Wondering is an important part of any project and/or research that a students completes. Without this component, students would create a research project without actually thinking about what they are learning. The key to success is the ability to learn!

Since this topic is very important to me, I think it is best to ask a lot of questions before I begin all of the research. I have used Inspiration in the past and found it very helpful to gather my thoughts, questions, and ideas. My wondering web is shown below.




My main focus for this project will be just to learn!