2nd-3rd Grade Standard Three, Lessons

Teacher Resource

by RVUSD

Native American Land Curriculum

Grades 2nd - 3rd

Standard Three: Contemporary American Indian Land Issues

Standard Three Goal: Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the myriad of issues affecting American Indian lands and the abilities of tribes and tribal communities to exercise sovereign powers.

Lesson 1: Develop knowledge of the geography of their reservation or tribal community. (1 Class Period)
Achievement Goal: Create maps of the reservation or tribal community in which the student lives and identify distinct places within their reservation or tribal community. Having a "sense of place" may be described as defining oneself in terms of a given piece of land. Landscape acts as a teacher in shaping our perceptions of place. The student's sense of place will help to protect their cultural heritage and promote strong kinship ties. This lesson will begin to foster a sense of place and enhance the student's feelings for their homes and lands. Research shows that childhood memories of special places are sought out during adulthood. These are the years when the roots of a sense of place are established. By preparing a simple map, students will begin to understand where their homes are in relationship to other locations in their community.
Lesson 1: Background, Student Activity, Evaluation, Resources	U.S. Federal and State Indian Reservations Map	Map of California Indian Tribes by Location (Town/City).	Map of California Indian Tribes
Read Storm Makers Tipi	Map of Round Valley Indian Tribes	Street Map of Covelo, CA	Pictures of Dwellings
Click here to see potential California State Standards for 2nd Grade within Standard Three, Lesson One. Click here to see potential California State Standards for 3rd Grade within Standard Three, Lesson One.
Lesson 2: Develop knowledge of "ownership" of Indian lands.(1 Class Period)
Achievement Goal: Describe who owns lands within reservation boundaries. Land ownership is a complex issue for young children. However, the basics are within their ability to understand. Fun educational exercises in their early years about land ownership will establish the groundwork for greater knowledge as the students grow older. There are many different types of landowners on a reservation. These owners are responsible for how the land is used. By completing a simple map with many squares and colors representing different types of ownership, the students will come to realize that the tribe collectively owns land as well as individuals.
Lesson 2: Background, Student Activity, Evaluation, Resources	Blank RVIT Boundary Map	RVIT Boundary Map with Squares
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Lesson 3: Develop knowledge of the many ways that Indian lands are used to support people. (2 Class Periods)
Achievement Goal: Study the many ways that Indian land is used to support the people. the focus of this lesson is on food and livelihood resources. Students will learn about various foods that are available from the land as natural gifts. This will include wild game, berries, and roots. They will also learn about the use and care of land for gardens and simple agriculture.
Lesson 3a: Background, Student Activity, Evaluation, Resources	Read this book.	Read this book	Read this book
	Callifornia Indian Food and Culture	Link to Native Tech: Indigenous Food and Traditional Recipes	Project Willow: Listening to Your Elders, Lesson Plan and Handout
Lesson 3b: Background, Student Activity, Evaluation, Resources	Read this book.	Fruits, Vegetables, Meats, and Diary Coloring Pages (17 pages)	Go to Learn360 and watch "Behind the Scenes: The Inside Story on Farm Animals, on Farm Products, and From Trees"
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Lesson 4: Gain knowledge of the many ways that Indian land is used to support people. (1 Class Period)
Achievement Goal: Study the many ways that Indian land is used to support the people. The focus of this lesson is on sacred sites and how the land supports the people in a spiritual manner. The students will discuss sacred areas and how these areas need to be honored and protected.
Lesson 4: Background, Student Activity, Evaluation, Resources	Review Concept of "A Sense of Place" with HSU EPA Curriculum.	Watch video before or after field trip: The Winnemem Way of Life - Water	Article on Restoring the Klamath River
	Read this story.	Watch "Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message" on Learn360
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Lesson 5: Gain knowledge of the many ways that Indian land is used to support people. (1 Class Period)
Achievement Goal: Study the many ways that Indian land is used to support the people. The focus of this lesson is on how the land produces materials used to create things and goods. In this lesson, students will read a story "The Goat in the Rug," a story about a Navajo weaver. After listening to or reading the story, the students will think about all the things needed to create a rug that are provided by the land. They will be introduced to the term "natural resources" and how these resources are gifts from the land.
Lesson 5: Background Student Activity, Evaluation, Resources	Read this book.	Lesson Plans for "The Goat in the Rug"	Video on "Navajo Weaving" (1min 50 sc)
	Script to "The Goat in the Rug" Puppet Show or Play	Teaching Children Basic Weaving	Teaching Children Loom Weaving on Various Frames.
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