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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