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Which subject	History
What topic	Native resistance between 1850 and 1900
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Native Resistance Between 1850 and 1900

Subject

History

Topic

Native Resistance Between 1850 and 1900

Grade/Age Group

Middle/High School (Grades 6-12)

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Understand key events and figures in Native American resistance from 1850 to 1900.
• Analyze the strategies used by Native Americans to resist displacement and loss of territory.
• Discuss the impact of U.S. policies on Native American communities.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and computer
• PowerPoint presentation on Native resistance
• Handouts with key dates and events
• Video clip on Native American resistance (3-5 minutes)
• Exit tickets for assessment

National Curriculum Standards

• Students will analyze the historical significance of Native American resistance movements.
• Students will evaluate the impact of government policies on Native American sovereignty.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the topic and objectives. Engage students with a question: "What do you know about Native American resistance?"
2	Video Presentation	5 minutes	Show a short video clip highlighting key events and figures of Native resistance between 1850 and 1900.
3	Group Discussion	10 minutes	Divide students into small groups. Assign each group a specific event or figure. Discuss impacts and resistance strategies within their group.
4	Class Sharing	5 minutes	Have each group share their findings with the class. Encourage questions and facilitate discussion on the varied experiences and perspectives.
5	Summary and Reflection	3 minutes	Summarize key points of the lesson. Ask students to reflect on the significance of resistance in the context of American history.
6	Homework Assignment	2 minutes	Distribute exit tickets for students to write their thoughts on the lesson's topic and assign homework to research one Native American leader's resistance efforts.

Homework

Students will complete a short written assignment on one Native American leader’s strategies for resistance between 1850 and 1900. The assignment will be collected and reviewed for comprehension but will not require students to present in front of the class.

Assessment

Students will be assessed based on participation in class discussions, completion of exit tickets, and the quality of homework assignments.

Notes

• Ensure that technology (projector, video) is working before the lesson.
• Prepare handouts and set up seating arrangements for group work in advance.
• Adjust the lesson pace depending on student engagement and understanding.

Lesson script