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Designed by Eric Hewitt
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1868-1937 The American Indian is of the soil, whether it be the region of forests, plains, pueblos, or mesas. He fits into the landscape, for the hand that fashioned the continent also fashioned the man for his surroundings. He once grew as naturally as the wild sunflowers, he belongs just as the buffalo belonged.... |
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| The native peoples of our continent were here for thousands of years before Europeans even knew that the continent called North America existed. Who were these people, what were they like? Were they a single nation like we are? Most importantly, what effect did Europeans have on their culture? Let's find out... |  |
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Using the resources below, you will have the opportunity
to find information on the different culture groups found in the United
States. Find maps, images, legends, first-hand accounts, and much
more to develop an understanding of your culture. Explore and see
what happens when Europeans enter the picture. Create a PowerPoint
presentation to share your newfound knowledge with your friends and answer
the following question:
How did European Exploration effect the Cultures of Native Americans? |
| Follow these steps to become a part of your favorite
Native American Culture:
1. You will be assigned to a team of 5-6 students. 2. Each person in your group will choose one of the five topics to research: (a) Food Source (team leader), (b) Clothing, (c) Geography, (d) Shelter, (e) Effects of Exploration. Individual Graphic Organizer. All members of your team are responsible for finding one fact that is not covered by the above five. 3. Your team leader will draw a number to see which Culture Area your team will explore. 4. After you find out which culture is yours, head to a computer and use the following links to start your exploration: 5. As you are searching, use your graphic organizer to take notes on and save any images you may find. (Remember to save your work often and remember copyright rules!)6. When you finish your research, return to your group and discuss your findings. 7. As a group, create, using your group graphic organizer, and present a PowerPoint show with a minimum of 6 slides and a maximum of 10 slides describing your Culture and the effect European Exploration had on it. (The presentations will take place in the classroom over the next 2 classes) 8. When all shows are completed, answer the question:
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Did you cover your assigned topic plus one other non related fact? Read the name of the link before you start clicking. You may find it is not what you are looking for. |
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| Use of Technology | Electronic note are
disorganized and incomplete. Few or no images are saved. |
Electronic notes are
disorganized or incomplete. Some images are saved, but in the wrong place. |
Electronic notes show
organization and completeness. Some images have been saved in correct folder. |
Electronic notes
are very well organized and complete. Several images have been saved in correct folder. |
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| Evidence of
Research/Accuracy |
Demonstrates little research. Evidence/examples are irrelevant or inaccurate. | Demonstrates minimal research. Some relevant and accurate evidence and examples. | Demonstrates adequate research. Evidence and examples are mostly relevant and accurate. | Demonstrates extensive research. Evidence and examples are relevant and accurate. | |
| Essay Structure | Disorganized and difficult to follow. No clear structure. | Somewhat organized, and can be followed with extra effort. Beginnings of an introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusion. | Organized and easy to follow. Introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusion are evident. | Well organized and easy to follow.
Introduction, supporting paragraphs, and conclusion are very clearly defined. |
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| Grammar/Spelling | Numerous spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Mistakes make essay difficult to understand. | Frequent spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. | Occasional spelling, grammar,
and punctuation errors. |
Free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation
errors. Easy to read and understand. |
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| Completeness/Evaluation | Presentation does not show understanding of how each topic contributes to the culture. Extra facts missing. Culture area is not given or is unclear. | Presentation shows some understanding of each topic in the culture. Extra facts incomplete. Culture given, though not explained. | Presentation shows general understanding of each topic in the culture. Extra facts are present. Culture is somewhat explained. | Presentation shows clear understanding of each topic in the culture. Extra facts are present. Culture is well explained. | |
| Evidence of
Research/Accuracy |
Demonstrates little research. Evidence/examples are irrelevant or inaccurate. | Demonstrates minimal research. Some relevant and accurate evidence and examples. | Demonstrates adequate research. Evidence and examples are mostly relevant and accurate. | Demonstrates extensive research. Evidence and examples are relevant and accurate. | |
| Use of Technology &
Organization |
Somewhat organized, and does not take advantage of the technology employed. | Reasonably well organized and makes some use of the technology employed. | Well organized and makes good use of the technology employed. | Well organized and makes full use of the technology employed. | |
| Grammar/Spelling | Numerous spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Mistakes make essay difficult to understand. | Frequent spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. | Occasional spelling, grammar,
and punctuation errors. |
Free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation
errors. Easy to read and understand. |
| Now that your quest is complete, you learned that
the Native Americans were not all the same. Many different cultures
existed in this land before the arrival of Columbus. The knowledge
of what became of these cultures and how that happened gives you perspective
on how it is for people who are having their way of life changed today.
People whose homeland is being changed in the name of progress. To
learn more of what is happening in the world today, check these sites:
Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment Canada's Tibet - The Killing of the Innu. A report by Survival International. |
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Last Updated 6/30/04
