Overview
Lesson 1: Indian Rights Today
Lesson 2: Trading in Grand Ronde Country
Lesson 3: Mapping the Grand Ronde Story
Lesson 4: Two History Timelines
Lesson 5: Epidemics Then and Now
Extending the lesson/References
Standards
GEOGRAPHY
SS.05.GE.01.01—Know and use basic map elements to answer geographic questions or display geographic information.
SS.05.GE.02.01—Use maps and charts to interpret geographic information.
SS.05.GE.02.02—Use other visual representations to locate, identify and distinguish physical and human features of places and regions.
SS.05.GE.03.03—Locate, identify and know the significance of major mountains, lakes and land regions of Oregon.
SS.05.GE.05.01—Understand how physical geography affects the routes, flow and destinations of migration.
SS.05.GE.05.02—Explain how migrations affect the culture of emigrants and native populations.
SS.05.GE.06.01—Identify and give examples of positive and negative impacts of population increases or decreases.
SS.05.GE.07.01—Understand how and why people alter the physical environment.
SS.05.GE.07.02—Describe how human activity can impact the environment.
SS.05.GE.08.02—Understand how the physical environment presents opportunities for economic and recreational activity.
CD Segments to Play
For this topic, go to Trails of Tears and Sacred Places.
Background
Suggested Strategies
Obtain Oregon maps to trace routes traveled as bands of the Grand Ronde Indians were marched to the present-day reservation. (Shortly after the 1855 treaty, one band of the Kalapuya, the Atfaliti Indians, were forced to leave the Gaston, Oregon area and move to Grand Ronde.)
Invite students to brainstorm “sacred places” in this region and nationally. (Also see “Social Analysis” section below).
How has the meaning of sacred places changed over time? Is desecration of the U.S. flag an example?
Activities
1. Listen
Listen to Brian summarize the Trail of Tears for the tribes sent from southern Oregon to the lands allocated for the Grand Ronde reservation.
2. Mapping exercise
Find Table Rock on a map. Trace 265 miles on that map in other directions to see how far it is.
3. Reflect
What is the greatest distance you have ever walked at one time?
If you were forced from your home, what would you take with you?
What keeps YOU going when times are tough?
What roads and highways in your area or state started out as Indian routes?
4. Discuss
Spirit Mountain is a landmark or sacred place for some members of the Grand Ronde confederation.
What makes a place like this so special?
Where are sacred places in other cultures and religions?
Where are sacred places for you and your family?
What is the impact when someone desecrates a sacred place?
Conflicts in other parts of the world have involved destruction of sacred sites. How do reactions to these acts impact political decisions?
