An important aspect of studying Native American history is understanding the nature of trust lands. Budding historians will learn that as Native Americans were removed from their home lands, trust lands were provided in the form of reservations, rancherias, and allotments. They'll use sticky notes and a regional map to show where the trust lands are located throughout the southern central California region. 

Concepts

land use, native americans

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Additional Tags

native american, land issues, indian reservation, land use, social studies

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Pros

• The lesson is a good way to set the stage for historical concepts students will encounter later in their educational career

Cons

• None