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Lewis and Clark Encounters with Native Americans

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research what the exchange was between the various Native American groups and Lewis and Clark. They are able to write reflections after truly considering the issue with the help of research.
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Autobiographical Postage Stamp

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students design a postage stamp that communicates to the world who they are, what they hope to be, what they are good at, and factual information. They use, "My Great Aunt Arizona" by Gloria Houston as a model for a biography.
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Quoting the Dalai Lama

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read and reflect on statements made by the Dalai Lama and discuss with cooperative group members what they believe is meant by the statement and how to report this information the rest of the class. They take turns presenting...
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The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush: Native American Life

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read," The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush" by Tomie dePaola and discuss the way legends are passed down orally. They then create their own legend and illustrate it on a simulated "Buffalo Skin" made from brown paper.