Recognization of the 11 Federally-Recognized Native Nations located in Wisconsin and their placement on the Wisconsin Map.
- Subject:
- American Indian Studies
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Author:
- Elizabeth Wanetan
- Date Added:
- 04/29/2019
Recognization of the 11 Federally-Recognized Native Nations located in Wisconsin and their placement on the Wisconsin Map.
In this episode, children are introduced to Congress. To connect with primary grade students’ existing knowledge, they discover how a member of Congress is part of two communities- their home community that they serve, and the community of Congress.
Students analyze primary sources to explore how Congresswoman Patsy Mink began in her home community and traveled to a join a new community in Washington, DC where she worked in Congress.
Children observe the details of a photograph of Congresswoman Mink in Hawaii (See). Working with in-game character Ella, students generate and test hypotheses based on evidence, figuring out how Congresswoman Mink traveled from Hawaii to the Capitol (Think). Children explore the structure of the Capitol building and conclude the episode by reflecting on how other members of Congress represent different communities around the country (Wonder).
This resource features historical resources that focus on Wisconsin's geographic role in abolition and the development of supportive and positive African American communities. These resources support students’ development of an accurate, integrative, and comprehensive knowledge of our nation’s history with a focus on the critical role African Americans played and continue to play in our country’s development.