Lesson Title:  Indian Wars Study MapLesson Title:  Indian Wars Study
Map

Lesson Design by  Ryan Madden
                               Tarkio R-1 School District
                               Grade 8
                               American History
                               July 2005

Lesson Overview:  Students will create a map that designates where the
major Indian tribes were located, where the major battles happened, and
where the Native Americans were moved to (Reservations).

Objectives:
·	To geographically locate the areas that were inhabited by the
Sioux, Pawnee, Crow, Cherokee, Nez Perce, Apache, Arapaho, and other
tribes.
·	To geographically locate where each reservation was set up.
·	To locate each major battle of the Indian Wars
·	To create a study guide for the remainder of the unit.
The GLE's to be addressed are Standard 2a, concept F for 8th grade;
cultural interactions among ethnic groups.
Standard 5, concept A, Geographic research sources & how to use them.
Concept  C, Place.  Concept G, Relationships between & among places  and
Concept I, uses of Geography.
Standard 6, concept D, effect of laws & events on relationships.
Standard 7, concepts B, C, & D:  Using maps, graphs, timelines, etc.
Creating maps and graphics.  Using technological tools for research.

Materials:  blank U.S. map, multi-colored pens or pencils, historical
atlas, markers.

Class time:  1 class period (70 minutes) perhaps more.

Teacher Input:  This is prior to the unit.  We will not go over
anything prior to the assignment.  Students will keep notes on the map
for entire unit.

Activities:  Map Making

Questions:  Where were the tribes located?  Where were the major
battles?  Where were/are the reservations?

Closure:  Ask students why we made this map.  Ask why the battles
happened where they happened.  Ask why the reservations are located
where they are located.  (food for thought)  ( I will answer these
questions in later class periods & they will be tested on the
material).

Assessment:  The next class period, myself and the students will go
over maps and make sure everything is where it needs to be.  (50 pts)
pass/fail.

References:

Extension:  Student's should write small.  They can use the back of
their map for extra notes.  Study Guide



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