LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 1

The learner will EXPLORE sources and formats for reading, listening, and viewing purposes.

Objective 1.09

Recognize that ideas are produced in a variety of formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).

Resources aligned to this objective

20th century warfare: Unique contributions of the American Indian
In this lesson, high school students will assess the importance and contributions of the American Indian in the United States' twentieth century wars. They focus in particular on the Navajo Code Talkers.
Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Information Skills and Social Studies)
By John B. Jones.
The Removal of the Cherokee Indians
This lesson allows students to assess the influence of the Trail of Tears. Students will read a brief history of the Cherokee Indians, past and present. They will watch the Unto These Hills video and read excerpts from Native Americans and government officials during the Indian Removal. Students will write an essay supporting or opposing the Indian Removal Act.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Information Skills and Social Studies)
By Amy Oxendine.