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Unit Overview
Topic Time Frame Objectives Assessment
Lesson 1: Social studies: family tree, circle, diversity 2 days -To learn own
background/origin and
the
similarities/differences
of different
backgrounds

-to learn the
connection all people
share and to promote
a positive relationship
between people of
different backgrounds		 Journal, discussion, family tree
Lesson 2: History, sources of knowledge 2-3 days, plus time for sewing quilt -the quilt will promote
diversity, how each
piece is important to
the good of the whole

-learn where history
comes from: it is a
story that is made up
of small puzzle pieces,
rarely with the entire
puzzle in mind		 Participation in bringing in objects, discussion, journals, quilt piece
Lesson 3: Social studies, geography, history 2-4 days -develop esteem for
the customs and
history of
Haudenoshaunee
people

-to learn specific
information on the Five
Nations

-to learn the
importance of stories
to cultures		 Journal, story, writing, discussion
Lesson 4: Language, Iroquois Creation Story 4-7 days -use literature to
develop an
appreciation of
Haudenoshaunee
culture

--gain satisfaction from
participating and from
sharing the
participation of others
in various forms of
artistic expression		 Journal, story, writing
Lesson 5: Three Sisters 3 days -learn the importance
of oral history and
learning/internalizing by
relistening to the
Creation Story

-learn the importance
of the Three Sisters
and their
relationship/importance
in Haudenoshaunee
culture		 Assessment by teacher, journal, skit or creative project

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