ERIC Number: EJ893066
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
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Native American History in a Box: A New Approach to Teaching Native American Cultures
Helms, Emory C.; Hitt, Austin M.; Schipper, Jason A.; Jones, Adam M.
Social Studies, v101 n4 p160-165 Jul-Aug 2010
This article describes the Native American History in a Box curriculum which is designed to introduce elementary and middle-level students to Native American cultures. The curriculum consists of a five day unit addressing the following concepts pertaining to Native American Nations: settlements, tools, sustenance, pottery, and contact with Europeans. In addition, the development of the curriculum, the daily lessons, and the activities are discussed. Each daily lesson includes step-by-step instructions and the required materials. Finally, the authors discuss some of the pragmatic issues that influenced the development and implementation of the curriculum. (Contains 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, United States History, American Indian History, American Indians, American Indian Culture, History Instruction, Teaching Methods, Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, Lesson Plans
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Middle Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Carolina
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