*Stereotypes; Teaching Guides; Units of Study

Developed for sixth-grade students, this curriculum incorporates Native American issues into such areas as art, social studies, language arts, and literature. Specifically, the curriculum examines the oppression of Native Americans in American society. The curriculum takes 7 days to complete, with the final assignment requiring an additional I or 2 days. Each lesson includes objectives, learning activities, evaluation, and suggested lecture notes. Lessons aim to help students analyze their feelings and attitudes concerning Native Americans, examine the impact of negative stereotypes and misconceptions, identify common Native American stereotypes in literature, apply the concept of authenticity to their own artwork, recognize contributions of American Indians to American society, demonstrate an understanding of Native American stories and legends challenge their own previously held attitudes about Native American