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Lesson Plan
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Events at Sand Creek, 1864

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A great lesson plan about an incident that receives little coverage in most textbooks. This plan lays out the objectives and procedures for learning about and discussing the actions of Col. John...
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Primary
PBS

The West: Documents on the Sand Creek Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains the text of documents on the Sand Creek Massacre, including two editorials from the Rocky Mountain News, Congressional testimony by John S. Smith, and a deposition by John M. Chivington
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Handout
PBS

The West: Black Kettle

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a profile of the Southern Cheyenne Indian chief, Black Kettle, who escaped death at the Sand Creek Massacre only to later be murdered by the forces led by General George Custer at Washita River.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs the West: Who Is the Savage?

For Students 9th - 10th
Tells the story in pictures, narrative and quotes of the Sand Creek Massacre, which took place in 1864 on the Cheyenne reservation near Denver.
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Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the significance of the Sand Creek Massacre as well as historical information about the massacre. Clicking on "People" on the left margin will give you information about individuals associated with the Sand Creek...
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Article
Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: Sand Creek Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains information about pinpointing the exact site of the Sand Creek Massacre.
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Website
PBS

Pbs the West: Colorado

For Students 6th - 8th
Provides general information on the Sand Creek Massacre with links to information about John Chivington and Black Kettle.