Lesson Plan: Indian Pride: Ep. 4: Tribal Relations with the U.S. Government: G3-4

Written By: Cheryl Long Feather: Bismarck Public Schools, Bismarck, North Dakota
Grade Level: 3 - 4

Time Allotment

1 class period

Overview

As a result of this activity, students will understand the history and purpose of a treaty and why it was used with Native Americans.

Subject Matter

Social Studies

Learning Objectives

• Students will be able to articulate the meaning of a treaty.
• Students will understand why treaties were used with Native Americans.
• Students will understand how the use of a treaty created a modern-day Indian reservation.

Materials

• Map of the United States land loss and current reservations [see attached]
• Map of your state (or a sample state) with Indian reservations on it highlighted