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Looking for free lessons and activities for your students? Come along as we explore five sources of content, including lessons, books, Google Earth, and podcasts. You can adapt these resources for several purposes. Dig into this content to learn more about Native American Heritage Month.
Looking for free lessons and activities for your students? Come along as we explore five sources of content, including lessons, books, Google Earth, and podcasts. You can adapt these resources for several purposes. Dig into this content to learn more about Native American Heritage Month.
#1: Indigenous Peoples Day Lessons
#1: Indigenous Peoples Day Lessons
Indigenous Peoples Day includes a rich collection of lessons. Even if you missed Indigenous Peoples Day in October, this blog entry is still relevant.
Indigenous Peoples Day includes a rich collection of lessons. Even if you missed Indigenous Peoples Day in October, this blog entry is still relevant.
a) Celebrating Indigenous Languages. Use Google Earth to explore how Indigenous languages are being kept alive. When you visit thewebsite, you will find a digital homage to at-risk languages. On the website, they share:
Indigenous communities around the globe are working to preserve and revitalize their languages. They teach them to future generations and share them with non-Indigenous speakers. You will find indigenous traditional greetings, favorite sayings and meaningful songs.
b) Indigenous Peoples’ Day Resources. This website offers lessons, books, and films. The goal is to share what happened when Christopher Columbus invaded indigenous lands. Lessons focus on:
critical analysis of the textbook version of Columbus’ discovery
role-playing a trial of Columbus’ genocide of the Tainos people in the late 15th century
analysis of President Andrew Jackson’s speeches relevant to the Trail of Tears
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