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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring the History of Canyon De Chelly

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students develop a clear understanding of the history of Canyon De Chelly and how this history influences current day events. People groups are studied and students create a time line of settlers arrival to the region.
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Article
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New Mexico Office of State Historian: 1864 Navajo Long Walk to Bosque Redondo

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the military's attempts to stop Navajo raids and the eventual evacuation of the Navajo to Bosque Redondo, the Navajo Long Walk. Hyperlinks for additional information.
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Canyon De Chelly: The Long Walk

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting compilation of information about the Navajo Long Walk as told to the author by his Navajo grandparents. Good insight into Navajo culture.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Anasazi

For Students 5th - 8th
The Anasazi, the "ancient ones," were an important group among the early Southwest Indians. Read a description of their culture, housing, arts, and possible reasons for their disappearance.
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The History Place

The History Place: Best of Ansel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Here at "The History Place" is an online exhibit of 25 black and white photographs by Ansel Adams. A very interesting place to view his best work, and worth checking out.
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Article
Other

New Mexico History Museum: The Long Walk of the Navajo and Mescalaro Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the long walk of the Navajo to Bosque Redondo and Kit Carson's involvement in the relocation.