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\nBecoming Us: Borderlands\n

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\nThree case studies make up a unit the looks at the power contentions and exchanges in the borderlands that have shaped the United States. The first case study focuses on creating the US southern border and the experiences of people...\n
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\nBecoming Us\n

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\nThe mission statement of the National Museum of American History’s Becoming US: Teaching Immigration and Migration History in the 21st Century series is to provide “educational resources for high school teachers and students to learn...\n
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\nNavajo Pottery: Beautiful Objects\n

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\nYoung potters make their very own version of the classic Navajo Pottery. With helpful worksheets and applicable cross-curricular activities, the lesson is an enriching way to mold both your clay and the multicultural...\n
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\nNavajo Code Talkers\n

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\nAn engaging lesson focuses on the contributions of the Navajo people during World War II. Learners read the book Navajo Code Talkers by Andrew Santella, answer a series of comprehension questions about the text, and write a letter...\n
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\nNavajo Sand Paintings\n

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\nResearch the use of sand paintings in the Navajo tribe. Your students work together to design their own sand painting. They share their creation with the class describing what the symbols mean.\n
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\nComparing Kwakiutl, Cheyenne and Navajo tribes\n

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\nThird graders study the difference between the Kwakiutl, Cheyenne and Navajo tribes. They identify the people, resources, lifestyle and beliefs of the Kwakiutl, Cheyenne, and Navajo Indians. Afterward, they present their projects on each...\n
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\nCharacteristics of Navajo Pottery\n

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\nIn this Native American pottery worksheet, students will look at examples of Navajo pottery online and complete 5 short answer questions about the pottery. A rubric for evaluating the answers is included.\n
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\nNavajo Code Talkers\n

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\nLearners research information about Navajo Code Talkers on the internet to explain their significance in World War II. Students access dictionary of words used in the secret code. Learners create messages, using the Navajo words...\n
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\nNavajo Weaving: A Lesson in Math and Tradition\n

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\nCombine geometry and tradition with a lesson that spotlights Navajo weaving. The book, The Goat in the Rug by Charles L. Blood and Martin Link hooks scholars before watching a video of Navajo people tending their sheep and beginning...\n
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\nNavajo Pottery\n

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\nIn this Navajo pottery worksheet, students conduct an experiment using various samples of earthen material. Students are required to collect at least three samples of dirt. Students can make observations about the texture of the sample...\n
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\nThe Díne (Navajo) Native American Tribe\n

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\nStudents participate in a variety of activities to become familiar with the Navajo Indians. In this Díne (Navajo) Native American tribe lesson, students understand where the Navajo tribe lived and find them on a map. Students discuss the...\n
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\nMemorandum Regarding the Enlistment of Navajo Indians\n

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\nStudents examine the Navajo dictionary used by the U.S. military in W.W. II. They role-play Navajo messengers and Marine Corp staff. They research the Battle of Iwo Jima and confirm or discount the claim that Navajos made the victory...\n
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\nNavajo Rug\n

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\nNavajo art incorporates many fascinating shapes and designs. In this shapes lesson, pupils explore how shapes may be combined to create art and architecture. They also discover shapes in the world around them.\n
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\nDrawing Conclusions-Miss Navajo\n

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\nLearners practice the higher order thinking skill of drawing conclusions.  For this language lesson, students use the Miss Navajo pageant to discuss the role of language in selecting a winner.  They view portions of the...\n
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\nReemergence of the “Vanishing Americans” ‐ Native Americans and World War II\n

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\nDiscover the many contributions and sacrifices of Native Americans during World War II. After gaining background information through a detailed PowerPoint presentation and guided notes, your young historians will participate in...\n
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\nNavajo Weaving\n

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\nStudents explore the Navajo culture. In this Navajo Indians instructional activity, students gain information about their weaving and dancing. Students note the patterns in the weaving. Students create a dance that corresponds with the...\n
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\nNavajo Yei\n

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\nStudents explore geometry in Navajo culture. In this geometry lesson, students search for different geometrical shapes in Navajo art. Students then create their own rug or jewelry design using geometrical shapes.\n
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\nNavajo Rug\n

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\nStudents explore geometry in Navajo rugs. In this shape art lesson plan, students create a Navajo rug design using triangles and squares. Students investigate designs on the Internet and then create an original design.\n
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\nNavajo Code Talkers\n

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\nStudents investigate the Navajo Code Talkers and their role in World War II. They complete a Webquest, explore various websites, encode a short message, analyze maps, answer discussion questions, and read newspaper articles about secure...\n
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\nNaming Zoo Animals (In Navajo)\n

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\nStudents investigate zoo animals and name various zoo animals in Navajo. They take a field trip to the zoo, take digital pictures of various animals, conduct research, and name each animal in Navajo.\n
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\nThe Navajo Homeland\n

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\nStudents identify the historical and traditional location of the Navajo Homeland. They study the four original clans system and the development of other adopted clans, e.g. Nakai Dine (Mexican), Notahi Dine(Ute), Ozii Dine (Hopi); and,...\n
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\nLesson Plan: A Bird's Tale\n

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\nWho wouldn't love to get a letter from a blue bird? Elementary art enthusiasts analyze the social and historical context of Ason Yellowhair's Navajo piece, Bird and Cornstalk Rug. They examine the construction and images on the rug...\n
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\nThe Cultural Significance of Naming\n

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\nThe Navajo would disagree with Shakespeare that the naming of things is irrelevant. Navajo people have to earn their names. Middle schoolers learn about the cultural significance of Navajo names in a lesson that uses a video and reading...\n
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\nUnit 8: Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac Teacher Guide\n

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\nJoseph Bruchac's Code Talker tells the remarkable story of Navajo Marines' role in battles of the Pacific Theater during World War II. As scholars read the novel, they also engage in activities that expand their knowledge of Navajo...\n
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