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US Emergence of Power in the Pacific Northwest: General Howard and the Nez Perce Tribe War
Students discuss the role of the military in acquiring territory in the Pacific Northwest. Using a map, they locate the areas in which the Nez Perce were prominent and the routes used by the military to chase them. They discuss whether...
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My Important Place
The story of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Indians of Oregon is told here. Pupils are shown pictures of the ancestral lands of the Nez Perce, and they learn about how they were forced to leave it. Students complete an essay which...
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Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce
Eleventh graders explore the life of Chief Joseph and Nez Perce. In this US History lesson, 11th graders analyze paintings and photos detailing the flight of Nez Perce. Students create a narrative newspaper article based on...
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Family History Through Art
Students discuss various ways families and communities pass down oral and visual art forms to younger generations. This multi-subject introductory lesson prepares students to create a project about their own families.
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Clean Water vs. Dirty Water
Students study the importance of clean water to the survival of organisms and what activiities and material pollute water. They measure the temperature of water samples and create a class graph.
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Idaho
In this Idaho reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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Writing: Advertisements
Students explore these web pages to explore how to write good advertisements.
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Reading Comprehension: Oregon
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a 2-page article regarding Oregon and respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the selection.
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Internet Native American Scavenger Hunt
In this Native American scavenger hunt instructional activity, students research 10 famous Native Americans using the Internet. First, they read each questions to determine which famous Native American they need to search. Then, students...
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The Buffalo Jump
Eighth graders investigate the disappearance of buffalo. They conduct research into the uses of buffalo by the Native Americans. There are resource links included in this instructional activity. They answer specific questions to help...
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Explorations of Lewis and Clark
Students research the Louisiana Purchase. Groups of students are given the choice of topic for a creative project. Pretending to be Lewis and Clark, students write a report to President Jefferson describing their expedition. Other...
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Timeline of Yellowstone History
Students research important dates and events in the history and development of Yellowstone National Park. They create a timeline that denotes the events after watching the associated video clips.
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American Girl: Kaya: An Adventurous Nez Perce Girl
Meet Kaya, a character in the American Girl series, and learn about Native American life and the Nez Perce tribe through this collection of stories, games, and activities. Also, includes teacher's guide and worksheets.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Nez Perce
Read about the culture and history of the Nez Perce tribe.
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Nez Perce Tribe: History: Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed descriptions of food, land, government, shelter and tools used by the tribe before and after contact with white men. Includes photos and maps.
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Bhnb: Political Elements of Nez Perce History During Mid 1800s and War of 1877
In this essay on the Nez Perce conflicts you will read about how the tribe attempted to live within the treaties signed, but because of outside influences, could not.
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Nez Perce History
Use this site to find out the history of this Native American tribe of Idaho by clicking on "Jackson Sundown." Go to the other links for more information on the Nez Perce.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Chief Joseph
History for Kids reference page provides an outline of the leadership and history of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce tribe as they were forced from their land in the late 19th Century.
PBS
Pbs: The Native Americans
The Corps of Discovery came into contact with "Nearly 50 Native American tribes." This site from PBS discusses the tribes that had the most significant interactions with Lewis and Clark.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The End of Resistance
Find a brief recounting of resistance by several Indian tribes in an attempt to maintain their territory. See how the settlers participating in the Oklahoma land rush stole land set aside for several Indian tribes.
PBS
Pbs: Lewis and Clark: Wishram Indians
A look at a little-known tribe, the Wishram Indians, encountered by the Corps of Discovery on their return trip up the Columbia River. Read about the importance of trade networks to the Indians. From PBS.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Chief Joseph
Kids learn about the biography of Chief Joseph an important Native American Indian and chief of the Nez Perce tribe on this site.
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Lumen Learning: Encroachment and Resistance
In the latter part of the 1800s, settlers began to ignore treaties when expanding westward. The government followed suit by declaring they would no longer negotiate new treaties, that they had the power to enforce laws on reservation...