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Museum Website: National Museum of The American Indian

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Students study the native American Indian. Using the internet, students visit the Museum of The American Indian. They study several specified exhibits and choose a photo, original artwork or an artifact to explore Indian history. Students examine artifacts such as a reservation rationing ticket and a beaded handbag. They answer questions and follow instructions of a Photo Analysis Worksheet.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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