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This Wilma Mankiller: Cherokee Leader lesson plan also includes:
Middle and high schoolers consider the characteristics that make for a great leader. For example, they investigate Wilma Mankiller, the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Researchers read a short biography, watch a video, read excerpts from her autobiography, and discuss what makes her a great leader. To end the instructional activity, groups use what they have learned to craft a "Shark Tank" style proposal for a three-minute self-help project that would serve their community.
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Instructional Ideas
- If the class is unfamiliar with "Shark Tank," show an episode
- Plan the lesson for March, Women's History Month
Classroom Considerations
- Requires projection equipment for the videos and copies
Pros
- An exit ticket asks individuals to identify one leadership characteristic that matches the list the class generated
Cons
- None