We Have a Story to Tell: Native Peoples of the Chesapeake Region
From: The Smithsonian's Native Knowledge 360°
Grade Level: (MS), HS
Remote Ready: With Modifications
Time: 2-3 class periods for all activities
Length of Reading: Chapter
Link: We Have a Story to Tell: Native Peoples of the Chesapeake Region
Students do a map activity. They then read a chapter on Native peoples in the Chesapeake, answer questions, and discuss. Finally, each of 3 groups is assigned a topic. They read 2 pages on that topic and then explain it to their classmates.
Start with a map activity locating the locations of the Powhatan tribes and aligning them with modern boundaries.
Then have students read 9 pages (including ample illustrations) on Native peoples in the Chesapeake region and the effects of colonialism. Thereafter the class can discuss answers to the provided questions.
Next students are divided into 3 groups. Each group reads an assigned section of text on a given topic (2 pages on either treaty making, civil rights, or legal recognition). You can elect to have students conduct more research or go directly into group presentations on their assigned topics.
More Information:
Grade Level:
(MS), HS: This lesson is meant for middle school students; however, we thing it would be well suited for high school students too
This Activity Involves:
Secondary Source: This activity utilizes secondary sources.
Group Work: This activity calls for working in pairs or groups or having a group discussion.
Map Activity: This activity asks students to examine map(s) (interactive or standard).
Image: Smith, John, and William Hole. Virginia. [London, 1624] Map. Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/item/99446115/.
