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Curated OER

Paleo-Indian Traditions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders, in groups, name and describe the three traditions of the Paleo-Indian period.
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Other

Joseph Bruchac Home Page: Joseph Bruchac

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is Joseph Bruchac's homepage. It provides links to his biography, a listing of his major works, and other online resources for the author. It also provides links to several of his poems to open or download on mp3.
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Article
Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: The Osage Joins the Missouri

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides details of Lewis and Clark's visit to the Osage River territory in June 1804.
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University of Arkansas: The Osage Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but thorough look at the Osage Indians of Missouri. Discusses their way of life, clothing, traditions, and culture.
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Oklahoma State University

Chronicles of Oklahoma: Osage Indians and the Liquor Problem [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which describes the issue of drinking (alcohol) and how it affected the various Native American groups. This article focuses on the Osage and how it has led to many problems. Attempts to control the sale and distribution of...
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Handout
Oklahoma State University

Chronicles of Oklahoma: Buffalo Valley: Osage Hunting Ground [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Once the Osage were relocated to the Indian Territory in what is today Oklahoma, they had to find food. This article describes one place which was very good for the hunting of buffalo and how the Osage would hunt their prey. In addition,...
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Article
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Osage "Reign of Terror" Murder Trials

For Students 9th - 10th
The "Reign of Terror" that overtook the Osage Reservation in 1921 is just one chapter in the long story of mistreatment of Native Americans by whites, but is one of the most horrifying. Before the chapter ends, untold dozens of Osage...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Osage

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Osage Native American tribe. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Other

A Gathering of Nations: Images of History of the Indian Tribes of North America

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection of twenty-four images from The History of the Indian Tribes of North America, each representing a different Native American Nation. Each image is accompanied by a brief description.