Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
In this English ACT prep activity, students will focus on usage conventions. First, students will identify what is “not quite right” with some poor grammar depicted on memes. Then, students review seven of the most prevalent usage standards through a Card Matching activity. Finally, students apply their... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: September 22nd, 2023
In this professional development session, educators explore the benefits of acknowledging students' cultural backgrounds in the classroom. Participants explore lessons that incorporate Native Culture in order to identify strategies for creating culturally inclusive lessons that integrate diverse perspectives... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: September 22nd, 2023
After the discovery of oil on their land, members of the Osage Nation became millionaires overnight. This made them a target for fortune hunters. In this lesson, students will investigate the events of the “Reign of Terror” that occurred during the 1920s in Osage County. Students will think critically... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: August 22nd, 2023
The Osage Nation
In this first ACT English prep activity, students will focus on reflecting on their score from taking the test and setting a goal for a future ACT. First, students review and reflect on test-taking tips from other students. Then students review their existing English scores before setting a goal to... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: August 11th, 2023
In this lesson, students gather information about traditional native homes before learning about the design of the First Americans Museum (FAM). Students next work in groups to create a design for a community center for a tribe. They write press releases to advertise their community center's design... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: August 4th, 2023
Traditional Tribal Architecture
College and career readiness is a predictor of a student’s success in postsecondary endeavors. Critical thinking and analysis are two powerful skills that support college and career readiness. In this session, participants will be placed in the role of their students and be asked to explore and apply... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: April 4th, 2023
This collection of social studies lessons will provide teachers of Native American Studies with resources, lessons, and activities for students’ exploration of this subject. These lessons will enhance students' knowledge of various historical events and time periods, including pre-contact with Europeans,... Read more »
In this lesson, students will research, analyze, and evaluate the history of the Indian Reorganization Act, individual tribal governments, and their impact on Native Americans. Students will watch a short video describing the purpose of tribal governments. Then, they will choose one of the 39 Oklahoma... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: April 17th, 2023
Tribal Governments
Through small-group activities, research, and discussion, students will be exposed to a variety of careers, along with their average salaries, educational institutions, and postsecondary requirements. Students will learn about a variety of jobs in eight career clusters and the educational institutions'... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: September 22nd, 2023
In this lesson, students will review, analyze, and evaluate the history of Native American education, focusing on boarding schools (specifically Carlisle Indian Industrial School), terminology, and their transformation over the past 150 years. Students will analyze primary sources from the past, learn... Read more »
Created by: Patricia McDaniels-Gomez
Date Updated: May 22nd, 2023
Assimilation
