Have you ever heard of the Trail of Tears before?

Look at the starting and ending points of the trail. What do you notice about the distances between these points? What do you notice about the number of different paths?

How would you feel if you had to leave your family and go on a walk like this one to a place you have never been?

Have you ever seen a hand-drawn picture of someone you didn't know? What can pictures like that tell us about a person or how the person who is drawing feels towards someone?

What do you notice about how the people in Catlin's pictures are wearing and using? How are these outfits and tools different from today?

Catlin traveled a long way to meet these people and draw them. If you traveled a long way to meet someone new, what would you wonder about them? How would you feel about drawing their picture?

Have you ever read a story written by someone in your community? Have you ever read a newspaper?

Do you notice the different languages used in the newspaper? Why do you think the Cherokee community would want to include their message in their tribal language and in English?

How would you feel about writing and sharing your own story with your family, friends, and community?

Have you ever seen an old photograph of people from a long time ago? What did you notice about the person in the photo's clothes, face, and posture?

What do you see in this picture? What is unique about the woman's clothes, jewelry, hair, etc.? How is this different from the way you see people dress today?

Based on what we have learned about Native American woman up to this point, what do you think a day in the life of this woman may have been like?

Have you ever been in a museum? Have you seen special artwork or objects from a long time ago? What did you notice about those pieces?

How are these pictures different from the art you see in your classroom or at home?

Imagine these pictures and objects were made by someone you know. How would you feel if you saw your friend's art in a big museum for everyone to see?

Have you ever seen objects from other people or places in a museum? Like artifacts that belong to a person that has passed away or community?

Why do you think some museums have not returned the remains of Native American ancestors? Why do you think other museums have returned remains?

Imagine these remains belonging to someone's grandparents or great-grandparents. How do you think their families feel with their ancestors remains being in museums rather than being home on their ancestral land?

Have you ever seen or heard about people protecting bodies of water? What do you know about keeping water clean or safe?

In the story, the water becomes sick when it is in danger. What do you notice about the pictures and words that show how the water is feeling? How is this different from how we think of water in real life?

How do you think the people in the story felt when they protected the water? What would you do if someone was harming a body of water near your home or in front of you?

What do you know about Native American people and tribes that lived on the Great Plains?

You saw teepees, buffalo, and gender roles in the video. How are these elements of life similar and different from how people live today?

Can you imagine waking up in a teepee and helping your family chase the buffalo for food and resources? How would you feel about living this way?

Have you ever heard of someone telling a story about their life to help others understand them?

How do you think Sarah's life was different from the life you live today?

How do you think Sarah felt when people didn't treat her or her family fairly? How would you feel if you or your family were treated in this way?

Have you ever made or eaten a special food with your family or friends?

In the book, the fry bread is described in many different ways. Why do you think the fry bread means something different to each person?

How do you think the people in the story feel when they make and eat the fry bread together? Have you ever felt this way when eating a special meal with family or friends?

Do you have any special necklaces, bracelets, or belt that have a story behind them?

Look closely at the shapes and colors in the belt. What do you notice? How is this belt different from the type of belt you may wear?

If you had to make a belt that told a story about your family or community, what colors and/or shapes would you use?

Have you ever seen or heard a drum before?

How is a Powwow Drum different from other drums you have seen?

How would you feel if you were at a traditional Powwow and heard this drum? What kind of feeling do you think the beat of the drum created for the people who are dancing and watching at the Powwow?