tamara gray, courtney norgren, and daniel kilpatrick
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Tamara Gray, Courtney Norgren, and Daniel Kilpatrick
Great Beginnings: The Native American
Experience
SUBJECT MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Language ArtsKWL Chart about Myths and legendsDefine characteristics of Myths vs. Legends
How the Sea Began; A Taino TaleOrigins Myth about the SeaIdentify Myth Elements
Fire Race; A Karuk TaleMoral legend of respect and appreciation for all living thingsIdentify Legend Elements
Native American PlayMoral legendIdentify Legend Elements
The First Strawberries; A Cherokee StoryMoral legend of friendship and respectIdentify Legend Elements
Social StudiesUse Compasses to determine locations of special rooms in the school. Use Mnemonic devise for compass rose.
4 corners (N,E,S&W) gameDirect instruction on Cardinal Directions & Animals on the farm game
Introduce & Practice Intermediate Directions.Label 6 Geographic Regions on a map of North America
Examine Native American artifacts and make predictions about regional origins& about natural food sources
Tribes of the Southeastern Woodlands
Mathematics
Beaded necklace pattern activity
Science
Schedule: Week 1
SUBJECT MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Language ArtsTwo Legends of the Dream Catcher; Ojibwe vs. Lakota Tribes versions(Fighting over the Great Lakes territory spread this tradition)Complete Venn Diagram
How the Horses Came Into The World; A Blackfoot TaleOrigin myth about the introduction of horses to the plainsIdentify Myth Elements
Coyote Places the Stars; A Wasco TaleOrigin myth about the constellations and why coyotes howl Identify Myth Elements
Complete graphic organizer to plan all elements of an original Myth or Legend
Chehaw Native American FestivalField Trip
Social StudiesTribes of the Northeastern woodlandsNative American Culture ChartMake a tribal mask
Tribes of the Great Plains RegionNative American Culture ChartMake a feather head dress
Tribes of the SouthwestNative American Culture ChartMake a pinch pot
Tribes of the Great BasinNative American Culture ChartMake A Pow-Wow Drum
Chehaw Native American FestivalField Trip
Mathematics Dream catcher measurement activity
Teepee Measurement Activity
Mat Weaving Pattern Activity
Sand Painting measurement conversion Activity
Chehaw Native American FestivalField Trip
ScienceChehaw Native American FestivalField Trip
Schedule: Week 2
SUBJECT MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Language ArtsUse Graphic Organizer to write rough draft of original Myth or LegendInclude descriptive language
Review use of scoring rubric Peer review of student’s original Myth or LegendEdit for spelling, capitalization, and grammar
Final Draft of student’s original Myth or Legend
Illustration for student’s original Myth or LegendFollow Poster Rubric
Culminating Activity:Presentation of Original Myths and LegendsWatch Video
Social StudiesTribes of the Pacific NorthwestNative American Culture ChartMake Totem Pole
Classification of Native American DwellingsAdd Shelter Info. To Native American Culture Chart
Group construction of one type of Native American shelter
Complete Shelter Models Then complete a circle map about the region where this shelter is used & its people
Culminating Activity:Model Shelters & Regional Circle Maps Displayed
Mathematics Pow-Wow Drum Pattern Activity
Culminating Activity:Native American Foods Feast & use of patterned woven mats & necklaces
ScienceCulminating Activity:Display of geographic region collage & soil samples
Schedule: Week 3