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White reformers thought they were "killing the Indian" to "save the man." Native children were taken from their parents and placed at boarding schools, such as the Carlisle School. Using a comparative photo analysis of children before and after they were taken, young historians think about what this meant for indigenous peoples, the culture, and their children.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use as a warm-up activity to introduce Native American boarding schools
- Incorporate into teaching on genocide
Classroom Considerations
- Topic raises disturbing themes about childhood trauma and genocide
Pros
- Photograph is engaging for students seeing the effects of US policy on kids their ages
- Activity is easy to integrate into a variety of lessons
Cons
- None