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Native Americans Today Resources and Activities for Educators, Grades 48
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Arlene Hirschfelder, Yvonne Beamer
Book Code: LU6948
ISBN: 1-56308-694-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-56308-694-6
243 pages
Teacher Ideas Press
Publication: 1/15/2000
List Price: $28.00 (UK Sterling Price: £16.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Paperback
Trim Size: 8 1/2 x 11
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Description: Literature and educational books about Native Americans frequently present stereotypical images or depict the people as they existed hundreds of years ago. Seeking to dispel misrepresentations, this book examines Native American culture as it exists today as well as its historical background. Reproducible activities, biographies of real people, and accurate background information help educators present a realistic and diverse picture of Native Americans in the twentieth century. With each lesson, the authors include a suggested grade level, materials list, objectives, readings, activities, enrichment extensions, and a list of resources for further study. Chapters cover ground rules, homes and environment, growing up and growing old, a day in the life, communications, arts, economics, and socio-political struggles. Appendixes contain oral history guidelines, global information sources, lists of Native media, and related Web sites. Other resources are listed along with a bibliography of
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