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The Involvement of the Oneida in the War of 1812

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and discuss article with emphasis on Oneida participation in the War of 1812 and the federal government's treatment of the Oneidas during and after the war. Students discuss why the Oneida fought on the America side in the...
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Curated OER

First Nations Contributions

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the 6 nations of the First Nations. In this native studies activity, 8th graders research the 6 nations in the confederacy and their contributions to society. Students create displays featuring the their...
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Thirteen Moons Language Lesson

For Teachers 1st
First graders pronounce and define the Thirteen Moon Cycles in Oneida language. In this multicultural literacy and calendar instructional activity, 1st graders view a video clip in which Oneida elder speakers say the name of each moon...
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The Great Hunter Storytelling Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars listen to and use resources to translate an old Oneida story told in the Oneida language by an elder in the community. They then develop an illustrated slideshow of the story.
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Thirteen Moons Language Lesson

For Teachers 1st
First graders study, discuss, and memorize the meanings in the Oneida Language of the most commonly used names for each of the Thirteen Moon cycles in their community. They draw pictures corresponding with the name of each of the moon...
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Onikolha (wampum) Belts

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners study the seven wampum belts displayed on the outside of the Turtle School. They create a team project using hyper studio on wampum belts. They study the important historical role and significant details of the wampum belts and...
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Literature Study of the Civil War Era

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learn more about the Civil War. Young scholars will choose a novel based on the Civil War to learn more about the viewpoints of that time period. They will then discuss the roles of the members of a Literature Circle and then participate...
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National Park Service

Making Choices

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
What factors go into a decision to enter a war? Use a collection of primary source documents and images to prompt a discussion about the American Revolution and the reasons for entering a war against Britain.
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The Vietnam War

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students acquire information about the Vietnam War Era from the internet, textbook and various sources. They transfer the information that they have acquired into a newspaper format. Students create editorials, cartoons, graphics and...
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Native Americans

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students choose two photographs and explain how they illustrate traditional Native American culture. They discuss how traditional Native American culture has been affected by two specific actions of the United States Government, (they...
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Lee & Low Books: Giving Thanks Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in reading comprehension activities associated from a teacher's guide. In this reading comprehension lesson, 4th graders read Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Chief Jake Swamp and...
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Three Little Pigs and Heat Transfer

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use the Internet to research the ancient practices of building structures and to help them recognize what building materials serve as good conductors and insulators of heat. They build a structure using straw bale walls.
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Trash Goes To School

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils explore solid waste background information. They are presented with a well balanced picture. Students review ideas on how to use solid waste issues in many fields including math, science, English, social studies and home...
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Making Treaties and Weaving Wampum

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are exposed to the cultural and artistic importance of wampum belts and the importance of the belts in American history as markers of relations between the Native Americans and European settlers.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Allies in War, Partners in Peace

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners will develop digital picture book telling the history of the Oneida People at Valley Forge.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Native American Cultures Across the United States

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore different aspects of the cultures of the First Americans in this lesson plan. Stereotypes are often associated with Native Americans through movies and in the context of the Thanksgiving holiday. Specific information and...