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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Black Hawk and the Black Hawk Trail

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the American Indian tribe of Black Hawk and its trail. They use computers and a variety of technology resources to find information and put together a multimedia presentation. The end result is a storyboard...
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Activity
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography: American Indians: Black Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to the portrait of Black Hawk to read a brief biography of this famous Native American chief. From the Smithsonian Institution.
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Lesson Plan
Wisconsin Historical Society

Turning Points Lesson Plans: Roles of Leadership

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Discuss leadership of the past and today while learning about Indian chiefs Tomah, Black Hawk, Keokuk, and others. This website includes a link to the article "Indian Chiefs and Pioneers of the Northwest," group activity and game ideas,...
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Website
Other

Illinois Department of Natural Reserve: Prophetstown History

For Students 6th - 8th
This resource provides background historical information of the creation of Prophetstown.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Black Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
(1767-1838) Native American Chief of the Sac and Fox tribes famous for his involvement in the War of 1812 and the Black Hawk War.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Famous People From Illinois Black Hawk

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Famous People from Illinois - Black Hawk."