Image Source - The Six Grandfathers Before It Was Known as Mount Rushmore
Summary in Three
- Diversity of Cultures: Understanding Indigenous America is crucial for recognizing the rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions that existed long before European colonization. Indigenous peoples across the Americas had distinct societies, social structures, and belief systems, contributing to the diverse historical landscape of the continent.
- Impact of Colonization: The history of Indigenous America is intertwined with the impact of European colonization, leading to significant changes in political, social, and economic structures. Recognizing the consequences of colonization, including forced displacement, cultural assimilation, and loss of resources, is essential for a comprehensive understanding of American history.
- Contemporary Relevance: Acknowledging the ongoing presence and contributions of Indigenous peoples is crucial for addressing contemporary issues and fostering inclusive dialogue. Issues such as land rights, sovereignty, and cultural preservation remain relevant today, highlighting the importance of a holistic understanding of Indigenous history in shaping current social, political, and economic dynamics in the United States.
Time Immemorial:
Indigenous America
Skill Focus
Multiple Perspectives
Compelling Question
How do Indigenous Peoples interact with our environment and each other?
Standard
HS.H1.6 - Analyze the relationship among different regional, social, ethnic, and racial groups and explain how these groups’ experiences have related to national identities.
Learning Target(s)
I can identify Indigenous Peoples throughout the continent of North America.
I can describe different relationships Indigenous Peoples have with our environment?
Indigenous America
Skill Focus
Multiple Perspectives
Compelling Question
How do Indigenous Peoples interact with our environment and each other?
Standard
HS.H1.6 - Analyze the relationship among different regional, social, ethnic, and racial groups and explain how these groups’ experiences have related to national identities.
Learning Target(s)
I can identify Indigenous Peoples throughout the continent of North America.
I can describe different relationships Indigenous Peoples have with our environment?
Essential Lessons
Time Immemorial: Indigenous America
Essential Lessons are content lessons that are required by all students to complete.
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (4 Lessons)
Growing Our Vocabulary
Teaching and Learning About Native Americans
Since Time Immemorial
In Relationship with Everything
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (4 Lessons)
Growing Our Vocabulary
Teaching and Learning About Native Americans
Since Time Immemorial
In Relationship with Everything
Growing Our Vocabulary
Directions: These words need to be added to your personal glossary with definitions.
* = words that go in the Frayer Model
* = words that go in the Frayer Model
*Time Immemorial
*Indigenous (of people) World Views |
*Stewardship
oral tradition *Matrilineal Society |
Relationship
Turtle Island *Identity |
Add words that you came across throughout these Essential Lessons that you learned and add them to your glossary.
Additional Lessons
These Lessons can help you better understand different aspects of the concept we are studying.
These Lessons are NOT mandatory but would add to your learning about this time period.
These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.
These Lessons are NOT mandatory but would add to your learning about this time period.
These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.