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The Tax Man Cometh

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine websites and resources related to Bush's 2001 tax plan. They discuss the history of taxes and other tax topics. They look for evidence in the local newspaper of government spending at work.
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American Indian Cooking Before 1500

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read and discuss an article about Native American cooking practices before 1500. In small groups they recreate a recipe for pemmican and sample the results. They discuss how food preparation and ingredients differ from modern...
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Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the difference between the Cold War and the "hot" wars and contrast the benefits of solid and liquid fuel ballistic missile systems of the era. The impact of the Cold War upon their communities is explored.
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Buffalo-Ta Tanka

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils study the buffalo. They watch a video and read a story about the buffalo and what it meant to Native American Indian tribes. They practice naming the parts of buffalo in Lakota.
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Lakota Beaded Leather Bag

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine and review Lakota beadwork designs. They watch an instructional video on how to bead and then design and graph a design on paper. Finally they bead the design onto a leather bag.
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Sacred Ceremonial Use of the Buffalo

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners invite an elderly person to come talk about the significance of the buffalo in their Native American community. They record and videotape all the activities and create a visual presentation of the day.
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Environment: Mealworm Observations

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners observe plant and animal growth and participate in class discussions about the subjects. They also record their observations in a log. Using observation and the scientific method, they describe the characteristics of mealworms.
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A Journey to Language Arts

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars explore events of the Lewis & Clark expedition. Students observe a PowerPoint presentation. They demonstrate journal writing using first person point of view. Young scholars describe life in North America during the...
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" I will hear that play"

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners listen to the play A Midsummer's Nights Dream and analyze how sound influences the overall film. They study about Foley and how sound effect artists use this in the film industry. Students compare what they have heard between...
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FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Identify agricultural products grown in each region of the country. Discuss how geography affects what is grown or raised in a particular area.1. Hand out a copy of the two activity sheets "Food From Sea to Shining Sea" to each student....
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HIT THE TRAIL

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners draw three cattle trails that passed through Indian Territory, using a written description of the trails and will create a diary of trail life. Students research a historical trail as assigned. Learners share their information...
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What is Economics?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students define economics and explain the importance and process of making economic choices and decisions. Students participate in four lessons revolving around economics and select activities to complete.
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The Institutions of Government: The Judiciary

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners explain the difference between tribal, state and federal sovereignty. Using the internet, they read Supreme Court cases that focus on Native American law. They compare and contrast the view of the case from the Native...
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Separate is Not Equal: Brown v. Board of Education

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze photographs that feature segregation. In this human rights lesson, students examine photographs of a segregated movie theater, a Ku Klux Klan gathering, a segregated business sign, and an illustration from "Harper's...
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Let's Celebrate Our Land!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate Woody Guthrie's beliefs. In this citizenship instructional activity, students research and discuss the beliefs of Woody Guthrie and write down several facts that they learned.
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Worksheet
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Map Activity: Place Name

For Students 4th - 6th
For this map worksheet, students locate given words on a map of the United States, then answer a set of 4 related short answer questions.
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North American Horse Breeds Quiz

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of multiple choice trivia questions about North American Horses. Page has a link to answers.
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Worksheet
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Native North American Dog Breeds

For Students 4th
  In this trivia quiz, the information focuses on native North American dog breeds. Students respond to 10 multiple choice questions and submit answers electronically via this interactive website.    
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: South Dakota

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of South Dakota! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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A&E Television

History.com: North Dakota

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of North Dakota! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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South Dakota State University: South Dakota Art Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the website of the South Dakota Art Museum, which is housed at the South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. You can click through various exhibitions and collections to view many of the artworks held by the the museum.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: South Dakota

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has a colorful display of information about South Dakota. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: North Dakota

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has a colorful display of information about North Dakota. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
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South Dakota Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site for South Dakota provides information on state government, business, family, health, education, employment, travel, and parks.

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