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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Immigration: Destroying the Native American Cultures

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Detailed and extensive account of the plight of Native Americans during the westward growth of America. Includes maps, audio recordings, authentic letters, speeches,a great timeline, and much more.
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Website
Utah Education Network

Uen: Themepark: Liberty: Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around Native Americans. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs the West: George Armstrong Custer

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a biography of General George Armstrong Custer who was killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn against the Lakota Indians.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs the West: The Everywhere Spirit

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS site describes events between 1866 and 1868 in the Indian Wars. Including the Lakota attack on a wagon train bringing supplies to Ft. Kearny and Custer's attack on the Cheyennes on the Washita River.
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Website
Oklahoma State University

Chronicles of Oklahoma: Custer's Hunting Horse [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of a Kiowa Native American named "Hunting Horse" who lived from 1846 to the 1950's and for a time served with General George Custer as a scout. The article gives cultural details on the life of the Kiowa.
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Handout
American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: George Armstrong Custer

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical profile of George Armstrong Custer. Makes note of the engagements he fought during the Civil War and his postwar service in the American West.
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Little Bighorn Battlefield: George Armstrong Custer

For Students 9th - 10th
Short description of Custer just before the Battle of the Little Bighorn, as well as a brief listing of information about his military career.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Wind Cave National Park: History of the Black Hills

For Students 9th - 10th
Story of the discovery of gold in the Black Hills of South Dakota and resulting violations of 1868 treaty with Lakota Indians.
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Graphic
Curated OER

George Armstrong Custer

For Students 9th - 10th
A great picture of Custer and and a brief account of his famous "luck."
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Custer

For Students 9th - 10th
(1839-1876) American general that lead 277 troopers to be slaughtered by a group of Indians.