Native Americans: Then and Now
A Pictorial Journey
By Cynthia Banks
Complete the Photographic Analysis Worksheet.
What you see What you feel based on what you see What you already know What you can conclude
Reflective Process
The teacher will introduce the source:
Library of Congress
http://loc.gov Students will go to the LOC Web site and find that photograph and others.
Student “I CAN” statements
• Give brief, historical background data • Discuss regional living conditions • Identify the types of clothing worn • Identify a notable hero/legend from the tribe • Use the LOC • Create/design a scrapbook
• Discuss customs
• Describe the housing
Lesson Objectives
After reading Chapter 18.3 in the American Journey, students will begin their research and learn…….. Why the federal government forced the Native Americans to move to reservations How conflict between Native Americans and whites led to a series of battles on the plains
Group Assignment
Create a pictorial scrapbook that will include A brief history Include geographical regions Tribal customs Housing or dwellings Clothing A description of a hero or legend
Tools for Research
Primary resources on-line:
http://loc.gov http://www.americaslibrary.gov/ http://memory.loc.gov/
Chicago Reading Initiative
Every subject taught must include the four components of the Chicago Reading Initiative: Fluency Word Knowledge Comprehension
Writing
Fluency
Students will develop fluency as they read the assigned chapter and discuss various aspects of the reading.
In this process, they will gain factual information as well as develop individual perspectives based on historical data.
Word Knowledge
What is ….? Students will create a dictionary of at least 10 new words as a result of their research. Answer: papoose?
How did they communicate?
Native American had a special way of using their words. Often, their words were so descriptive that they could identify places on the map, especially since they did not use maps.
Click here to see what I mean.
Writing
After viewing the 4 photos, students will create either a short narrative, a poem, or an evaluative interpretation of any of the photos.
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Comprehension
Each group will make a 10-minute oral and visual presentation. From their presentation, the students will develop 2 test questions: one factual and one evaluative.
The Project
And be sure to include…
A Brief History
Describe the early history [Then] and end with the [Now] Include any regional changes Summarize findings 2-3 typed pages Include bibliography
Customs
• Role of tribal members
• Important rituals • Family
Ceremonial Bathing by shaman woman
Marriage at cliff dwelling
Women Gathering
Medicine man, Dead-dog
Housing & Dwellings
Which tribes lived where and why?
Clothing
Heroes and Legends
Red Cloud
Cochise
For Posterity’s Sake
Make your project creative, fun, and exciting. You be the storyteller.
Every page should reflect a truth.