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Social Studies: Native american Tribal Sovereignty

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils examine the issue of tribal sovereignty for Native Americans. Following a mock trial simulation based on the case of Johnson v. McIntosh, they write opinion papers based on the results of the Supreme Court decision in 1823.
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History: New England Indian Wars

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research English and Indian battles in New England. Working in groups, they examine the Bloody Brook Massacre and the falls fight. After completing battle summary worksheets, hold a class discussion to review the findings.
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Utah American Indian and non-Indian Conflicts

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine Utah's struggle for statehood. They study the relationship between American Indian and non-Indians during the Utah Territorial period and determine that the process of statehood involving cultures, and ideas left...
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Utah Indian Contributions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the contributions from the Utah Indian tribes and present their finding either orally or in a PowerPoint.
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U.S. Government & Indian Nations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explain the Constitutional basis of the Federal Indian relationship. They summarize the Constitutional references to American Indians, and evaluate the importance of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. They examine Utah's...
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Where Indians and Bison Meet

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine a transparency of the Pre-2004 Monticello Nickel and compare it to the American Bison Nickel. They research Native American tribes and discover why the bison was so important to them. They create products showing...
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Naya Nuki's Journey

For Teachers K - 4th
Pupils read "Naya Nuki Shoshoni Girl Who Ran" by Kenneth Thomasma. Students chart Naya Nuki's route on a map and identify the navigational signs she used to find her way home. Pupils also analyze the weather she encounters.
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The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush: Native American Life

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils read," The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush" by Tomie dePaola and discuss the way legends are passed down orally. They then create their own legend and illustrate it on a simulated "Buffalo Skin" made from brown paper.
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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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The Story of Sitting Bull

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students complete activities with the book The Story of Sitting Bull by Jeffrey A. Rucker. For this literature lesson, students review new vocabulary and practice finding capital letters. They read the story, answer comprehension...
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Bible Lesson: Wagons West

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students debate whether manifest destiny is right or wrong.  In this manifest destiny instructional activity, students discuss the westward movement and the role of manifest destiny as they focus on the Native Americans.  Students view...
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How the West was Won? Conflict and Change on the Western Frontier

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders assess the conflict and change that occurred in the westward expansion following the Civil War. They list specific reasons why different groups moved west and the interaction between the "white" European civilization and...
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Artistic Symbols

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast symbols used in African and Plains Indian art. In this visual arts instructional activity, students compare symbols of 2 cultural groups found in their art. Students write a description of what items might...
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Trails to the West

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research American history of the 1850's. In this American history instructional activity, 8th graders write about how different American groups looked at the idea of Manifest Destiny. Students then draw the Oregon and...
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Go Fish!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the culture of the Kumeyaay. Using their text, they discover how they used their native flora and fauna in San Diego. They participate in a matching game and examine the types of organisms who make their home...
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The Indian Wars Continue

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students focus on three incidents: the Chiapas uprising, the occupation of Alcatraz and the occupation and subsequent battle of the Wounded Knee reservation.
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Michigan's Early History

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students use maps and lecture notes to discover the diverse history of the state of Michigan. After gathering their information, students develop interview questions that might be used to interview an elderly person in their community.
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President Jackson's Indian Removal Act and the Native American Perspective, Trail of Tears

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders review President Jackson's policy towards the Native Americans. They receive a handout "Samuel's Memory" to read. The link to this handout is not included in the lesson. Students fill out a multiple perspectives chart.
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The Treaty Trail: Examining an Artist's Perspective

For Teachers K - 5th
Elementary school leanrners examine artwork from the time period of the United States and Native American treaties. They discuss the causes and effects of the treaties being signed. They also examine how cultural perspective influences art.
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Coming To America

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate the history of America with the help of children's literature. The story is structured as a timeline that begins at the time of Columbus and progresses to the present. The teacher reads the story with the class and...
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Debating for Land

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research pertinent information based on historical facts and is supported by quotations from primary sources in order to prepare for a class debate about land ownership in the 19th century.
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Native People of the Caribbean

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders use a map and locate and define the Caribbean region and then work in groups to read the passage and timeline. The groups' reader will read the passage aloud and the recorder makes a list of why colonists used slave...
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The Ancient Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research evidence discovered during Mesa Verde archaeological dig, view images of ancient artifacts, simultate real dig and reconstruct items buried on school grounds, and create newsletter or video tape skit.
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Corn in Ancient America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the importance of corn to the survival of early civilizations of the Americas. Through research and discussion activities, they read and describe how corn was used as food and currency in early civilizations. ...

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