Major events in Native American History

The trail of tears: In 1830 the Indian Removal Act was passed and forced the removal of Native Americans throughout the United States. By the spring of 1838 all tribes east of the Mississippi had been relocated farther west or killed in battle. During this removal many Native Americans died because of the harsh conditions they were subject to during their journey west.

http://chieftainstrail.com/stories/trail_of_tears.html

The Sioux Uprising 1851-1890: The Sioux tribe had to give up their land on live on reservations, but some of the Sioux people (renegades) attacked and killed American citizens. This starts a war in which many Native Americans as well as Americans die.

http://americanhistory.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=americanhistory&cdn=education&tm=8&gps=326_383_1362_564&f=00&tt=14&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/dakota/dak_chrono.html

I chose these events because the people in our class can quickly identify with the two events. One is something many people are taught in schools and the other is where our county gets its namesake from.


Description of learners from this culture: These learners are from a variety of places and home lifes. Also they have strong ties to their families as well as communitites. These students are not only competent with the work given, but on many occasions can excell in the classroom.

http://www.as.wvu.edu/~equity/native.html

2 Suggested Teaching Strategies:

Ensure that all activities provide for effective communication with parents who have limited English-language skills.

Be knowledgeable about native students' different modes of learning.

http://www.as.wvu.edu/~equity/native.html