Exploring Northeast Native American Iroquois
The Iroquois
Denver Public Schools
In partnership with Metropolitan State College of Denver
El Alma de la Raza Project
Exploring Northeast
Native Americans:
The Iroquois
Seneca, Cayuga,Tuscarora, Onondaga, Oneida and Mohawk
By Denise Engstrom, M.A., ECE
Member of the Tuscarora Nation
Contributions by Elizabeth Kawenaa Montour
Member of the Mohawk Nation
Grades 6–8
Implementation Time for Unit of Study: 4 weeks
Denver Public Schools
El Alma de la Raza Curriculum and Teacher Training Program
Loyola A. Martinez, Project Director
Dan Villescas, Curriculum Development Specialist
El Alma de la Raza Series
Exploring Northeast Native Americans:
Exploring Northeast Native Americans: The Iroquois
Exploring Northeast Native Americans:
The Iroquois
Seneca, Cayuga,Tuscarora, Onondaga, Oneida and Mohawk
Unit Concepts
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Understand the contribution of the Iroquois Nation to the United States Constitution.
Discover the unique characteristics of the Iroquois/six nations and their historical journey. Experience the cultural crafts, games and religion of the Iroquois/Six nations.
Understand the importance of oral tradition and how the stories contributed to the cultural identity of the Iroquois/ Six nations.
Learn about the diversity that exists among Native Americans.
Standards Addressed by This Unit
Reading and Writing
Students read and understand a variety of materials. (RW1)
History
Students understand the chronological organization of history and know how to organize events and people into major eras to identify and explain historical relationships. (H1)
Students understand that societies are diverse and have changed over time. (H3)
Students know that religious and philosophical ideas have been powerful forces throughout history. (H6)
El
Alma
de
la
Raza
Series.
©
2000
Denver
Public
Schools
1
Exploring Northeast Native Americans: The Iroquois
Denver Public Schools
In partnership with Metropolitan State College of Denver
El Alma de la Raza Project
Exploring Northeast
Native Americans:
The Iroquois
Seneca, Cayuga,Tuscarora, Onondaga, Oneida and Mohawk
By Denise Engstrom, M.A., ECE
Member of the Tuscarora Nation
Contributions by Elizabeth Kawenaa Montour
Member of the Mohawk Nation
Grades 6–8
Implementation Time for Unit of Study: 4 weeks
Denver Public Schools
El Alma de la Raza Curriculum and Teacher Training Program
Loyola A. Martinez, Project Director
Dan Villescas, Curriculum Development Specialist
El Alma de la Raza Series
Exploring Northeast Native Americans:
Exploring Northeast Native Americans: The Iroquois
Exploring Northeast Native Americans:
The Iroquois
Seneca, Cayuga,Tuscarora, Onondaga, Oneida and Mohawk
Unit Concepts
•
•
•
•
•
Understand the contribution of the Iroquois Nation to the United States Constitution.
Discover the unique characteristics of the Iroquois/six nations and their historical journey. Experience the cultural crafts, games and religion of the Iroquois/Six nations.
Understand the importance of oral tradition and how the stories contributed to the cultural identity of the Iroquois/ Six nations.
Learn about the diversity that exists among Native Americans.
Standards Addressed by This Unit
Reading and Writing
Students read and understand a variety of materials. (RW1)
History
Students understand the chronological organization of history and know how to organize events and people into major eras to identify and explain historical relationships. (H1)
Students understand that societies are diverse and have changed over time. (H3)
Students know that religious and philosophical ideas have been powerful forces throughout history. (H6)
El
Alma
de
la
Raza
Series.
©
2000
Denver
Public
Schools
1
Exploring Northeast Native Americans: The Iroquois