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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: N. Scott Momaday

For Students 9th - 10th
Relying on many elements, including traditional Native American and European American traditions, this biography features the rich literary contributions of N. Scott Momaday. See "N.Scott Momaday Activities" for more resources.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Chief Kicking Bird

For Students 9th - 10th
This in-depth biography discusses the life of Kiowa peace chief Chief Kicking Bird of Oklahoma. Learn about his work to prevent acts of war and create a peaceful relationship between Native Americans and white settlers.
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Website
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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Website
Oklahoma State University

Chronicles of Oklahoma: The Kiowa's Defiance

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed article describing how the Kiowa at first resisted the Americans, focusing on the efforts of their chief, Satanta in 1871.
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Website
Oklahoma State University

Chronicles of Oklahoma: The Annual Sun Dance of the Kiowa Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed description of the dance giving information about the purpose of the dance, the symbolism of the "Taime", how it is organized and much more.
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Website
Oklahoma State University

Chronicles of Oklahoma: History of the Kiowa Comanche Reservation

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy article examining the historical background of the use of Oklahoma as a place for Native American reservations. The idea started with Jefferson and led to the eventual relocation of the Kiowa tribe.
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Primary
Yale University

Avalon Project: Treaty With Comanche, Kiowa, and Apache; July 27, 1853

For Students 9th - 10th
Actual text of the treaty, which establishes the U.S. right to build highways, military forts, and depots on tribal land. Promises annual money and supplies to Indian nations.
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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
Oklahoma Historical Society

Oklahoma State University: Library: Chief Kicking Bird

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography discusses the life of Chief Kicking Bird, a 19th century leader and peace chief of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Oklahoma

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides detailed descriptions of the Great Plains Native Americans. Find out more about the "Route 66 Museum." Discover how Oklahoma settlers became known as "Sooners."
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Website
Oklahoma State University

Chronicles of Oklahoma: The White Kiowa Captive

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting true story about a young white boy who was taken by the tribe, became part of the Kiowa culture and what happened to him later in his life. His name was Tahan.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Kiowa

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the native American people, the Kiowa.