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This Native American Gender Roles in Maryland lesson plan also includes:
- Native American Gender Roles in Maryland (.html)
- Resource Sheet #1: Native American Gender Roles in Maryland: Predictions (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #2: Native American Gender Roles in Maryland: A Second Look (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #3: Images of Woodland Indians (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #4: Powhatan Gender Roles (.pdf)
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Toss gender roles out the window—some societies lived in a world where women not only possessed the family wealth but also were the farmers and butchers. Many Native American societies had more gender equity than European societies. Using a reading and primary source images, young historians consider gender roles and gender equity in indigenous groups in America.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the resource to supplement instruction about Native American peoples
- Offer visuals and discussion questions as a warm-up activity
Classroom Considerations
- Resource is geared toward Maryland history but can be adapted to classrooms across the country
Pros
- Reading includes vocabulary cues
- Included graphic organizers make classroom use simple
Cons
- None