Overview
Lesson 1: What Do Treaties Mean in Today’s World?
Lesson 2: The Fur Trade as a Model for Economic Systems Today
Lesson 3: Sacred Sites
Lesson 4: Key Figures and Events
Lesson 5: Paying Respect
Extending the lesson/References
Standards
HISTORY
SS.CM.HS.01—Reconstruct, interpret, and represent the chronology of significant events, developments, and narratives from history.
SS.CM.HS.02—Compare and contrast institutions and ideas in history, noting cause and effect relationships.
SS.CM.HS.03—Recognize and interpret continuity and/or change with respect to particular historical developments in the 20th century.
SS.CM.HS.04—Understand how contemporary perspectives affect historical interpretation.
SS.CM.HS.06—Understand how individuals, issues, and events changed or significantly influenced the course of U.S. history after 1900.
SS.CM.HS.07—Understand the causes, characteristics, and impact of political, economic, and social developments in Oregon state history.
SS.CM.HS.08—Understand the causes, characteristics and impact, and lasting influence of political, economic, and social developments in local history.
CD Segments to Play
For this topic, go to Parallels in American History, Prominent Figures of the Past, and Elder Wisdom.
Background
Suggested Strategies
Activities
1. Discuss
How was the Grand Ronde Trail of Tears like and different from others in American Indian history (including Chief Joseph)? Was the Japanese internment a similar event? The Bataan Death March?
How did Lewis and Clark interact with tribes now comprising the Grand Ronde confederation?
2. Listen
Listen to the story of Martha Sands.
3. Reflect
Name persons you look up to and why. Pick one (living or dead), and write a letter to this person expressing your feelings about the legacy they left. (You won’t have to send this letter.) (Need a list of prominent Indian men and women in Grand Ronde tribal history, such as former Council Chair Harrison.)
Who are the newly-emerging Indian heroes?
Why is it important to remember these persons?
What stands out in their career that you can relate to?
4. Discuss
How has giving to others continued to be an important dimension for Grand Ronde tribal members today? (Spirit Mountain Community Fund)
How is wisdom passed down through stories and learning skills like basket weaving and beadwork?
