American Indians Of The West
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Quiz: American Indians Of The West
First contact with American Indians out West came on many fronts. The Spanish encountered the Chumash on the California coast. Centuries later French fur traders met the Nez Perce on the Northwestern plateaus. In this video, students will uncover the mysteries of the Makah whalers in an archeological dig. They will be introduced to the unique way of life of the Miwok tribe and discover the impact of the Gold Rush of 1849 on them and all the Native Peoples of California. The concept of tribal self-government in today's American Indian nations is also included.
Student Application
Enjoy this brief introduction to Native Americans in the West through folk tales, where they lived, how they lived with each other and how they live today.
Learning Objectives
- Students will gain a greater understanding of the contributions of different groups of American Indians from the West.
- Students will realize the importance of culture, storytelling, arts, and the respect for nature in different American Indian groups.
- Students will understand how the cultures of those groups...
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Supporting Activities
- Make a Totem Pole. Ask students to think of a message, a story, or a lesson that they would like to relate to others. Have students create a totem pole using the medium of their choice (carve soap, paint on paper, etc – ask students to be creative). Ask each student to write down what each part of their totem pole symbolizes and explain it to the c...
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