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PBS

Pbs: American Masters Edward Curtis

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site about Edward Curtis who took over 40,000 images and recorded rare ethnographic information from over eighty American Indian tribal groups, ranging from the Eskimo or Inuit people of the far north to the Hopi people of...
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Chief Joseph

For Students 1st - 6th
History for Kids reference page provides an outline of the leadership and history of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce tribe as they were forced from their land in the late 19th Century.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: October 5: Chief Joseph's Surrender

For Students 9th - 10th
This Today in History site provides a good account of Chief Joseph's retreat and eventual surrender to General Nelson Miles on October 5, 1877. The text of his surrender speech begins the page. There is also a good picture of 'The Big...
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Chief Joseph

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief student-written article on Chief Joseph and his efforts to maintain peace between his people and the white settlers includes several links to further information and books for further reading and research.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Cesar Chavez

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the man who founded the National Farm Workers Association, Cesar Chavez. This biography explains why and how Chavez fought on behalf of migrant workers. Includes images and links to further information.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Chief Joseph

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of Chief Joseph an important Native American Indian and chief of the Nez Perce tribe on this site.
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Curated OER

Chief Joseph

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Chief Joseph.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Chief Joseph

For Students 9th - 10th
Chief Joseph (March 3, 1840 - September 21, 1904) was the chief of the Wal-lam-wat-kain (Wallowa) band of Nez Perce Indians during the attempt to forcibly remove his band and the other "non-treaty" Indians to a reservation in Idaho.