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American Indians in the United States

Developed by Kathryn Walbert

This course is part of LEARN NC's catalog of online courses for teachers. Please see the current offerings at the bottom of this page for information about when it may next be taught.

About this course

  • Audience: teachers

Participants are encouraged to complete the Prior Approval Form and file it with your local school system to ensure your school will award the appropriate CEUs.

Discover American Indian history in the United States from the earliest evidence of human habitation through first contact with Europeans, conflicts in the West, World War II and other key events in 20th century U.S. history, the American Indian rights movement, and into the present day.

Archaeological finds, traditional stories, the writings of early European explorers, government documents and treaties, oral histories, photographs, the arts, newspaper articles and more will enrich your exploration of key issues in Native American history nationwide.

The course will proceed chronologically. Within each topical module you will have the opportunity to choose from several different geographically grouped assignments, allowing you to customize your own learning experience based on your interests, the demands of the curriculum, and your own priorities for teaching American Indian history.

For example, in any given unit, you may choose to focus on the Southwest, the Pacific Northwest, the Great Plains, the Northeast or the Southeast. You may either follow one geographical track throughout the course or mix up their selections to allow for a broader view of American Indian history.

Prerequisites

None

Course objectives

As a participant, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Analyze primary sources through engaging, well- designed activities
  • Create a lesson plan you can use in your classroom
  • Receive individualized constructive feedback and answers to content-oriented questions from a well-versed instructor
  • Join other teachers from across the state in lively online discussions that will enhance your exploration of critical issues in American Indian history

Current offerings

Begins April 7.

This course is open for enrollment. Enroll in this course