Native History
Dublin Core
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Native History
Items in the Native History Collection
Native American Code Talkers
This unit is intended to work within the framework of World War II and help rework the master narrative that Native American communities disappeared after Westward Expansion. The final lesson plan, in particular, focuses connecting past injustices…
Lesson 1: Introduction to Native American Involvement in WWII
This lesson plan is meant to expose students to how Native Americans contributed to WWII and how that contribution is remembered today. While this lesson plan looks specifically at Native American code talkers, the more traditional war roles (i.e.…
Lesson 1 Worksheet: Source Analysis of Native American Code Talkers
The following sources are meant to be a part of Lesson 1 and asks students to analyze an array of primary and secondary sources in an attempt to have students rework the master narrative of Native American contributions to WWII.
Lesson 2: Code Talkers
This lesson plan is meant to be integrated into a larger discussion about World War II and how native peoples narratives have been largely ignored in relation to their military contribution. The lesson plan details the achievements of code talkers,…
Lesson 2: Code Talkers PowerPoint
The following PowerPoint is meant to accompany Lesson 2 material
Lesson 2 Worksheet: Source Analysis for Native American Code Talkers
The following sources are meant to be a part of Lesson 2 and ask students to compare code talkers from WWI and WWII.
Lesson 3: History of Being Forgotten
As a capstone for the mini-unit this lesson plan is meant to remind students of the continuity of severe injustices the American government perpetuates against Native American communities. The lesson plan brings in records of loyalty that the…
Lesson 3: The History of Being Forgotten PowerPoint
The accompanying PowerPoint for Lesson 3.
