Overview

Literature and educational books about Native Americans frequently present stereotypical images or depict the people as they existed hundreds of years ago. Seeking to dispel misrepresentations, this book examines Native American culture as it exists today as well as its historical background. Reproducible activities, biographies of real people, and accurate background information help educators present a realistic and diverse picture of Native Americans in the twentieth century. With each lesson, the authors include a suggested grade level, materials list, objectives, readings, activities, enrichment extensions, and a list of resources for further study. Chapters cover ground rules, homes and environment, growing up and growing old, a day in the life, communications, arts, economics, and socio-political struggles. Appendixes contain oral history guidelines, global information sources, lists of Native media, and related Web sites.

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Author:   Arlene Hirschfelder ,  Yvonne Beamer
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.625kg
ISBN:  

9781563086946

ISBN 10:   1563086948
Pages:   243
Publication Date:   15 January 2000
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction U.S. Indian Lands and Communities Chapter 1—BASIC GROUND RULES Lesson 1.1. Terminology: American Indians or Native Americans? Lesson 1.2. Terminology: Eskimo or Inuit? Lesson 1.3. Terminology: S-word Lesson 1.4. Stereotypes in General Lesson 1.5. Past-Tense Stereotyping Lesson 1.6. Anachronisms Lesson 1.7. Sovereignty Chapter 2—WHERE WE LIVE Lesson 2.1. Where We Live Lesson 2.2. Tribal Names Lesson 2.3. Place Names Chapter 3—GROWING UP, GROWING OLD: A FEW EVENTS ALONG THE WAY Lesson 3.1. Personal Naming Traditions Lesson 3.2. Adolescents Lesson 3.3. Adolescents, Different and Alike: Teen Problems Today Lesson 3.4. Adults Lesson 3.5. Elders Chapter 4—A DAY IN THE LIFE Lesson 4.1. Hogans: Navajo Dwellings Lesson 4.2. Clothing Lesson 4.3. Seminole-Miccosukee Patchwork Clothing Lesson 4.4. Eagle Feathers Lesson 4.5. Feathered Headdresses of the Plains Nations Lesson 4.6. Food Lesson 4.7. Recreation/Sports Lesson 4.8. Powwows Lesson 4.9. Giveaways Chapter 5—LET'S TALK: COMMUNICATIONS Lesson 5.1. Native Press Lesson 5.2. Native Radio Broadcasting Lesson 5.3. Native Television Reporters Chapter 6—WALK IN BEAUTY: ARTS Lesson 6.1. Written Arts Lesson 6.2. Visual Arts Contemporary Native American Dolls Contemporary-Style Native American Pouches First Nation Artists Lesson 6.3. Performing Arts Chapter 7—PAYING THE BILLS: ECONOMICS Lesson 7.1. Indians in Careers/Employment Lesson 7.2. Indian-Owned Companies Lesson 7.3. Tourism and Gaming Chapter 8—THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES Lesson 8.1. Native Language Recovery Lesson 8.2. Burial Ground Desecration and Repatriation Lesson 8.3. Sacred Objects and Repatriation Lesson 8.4. Sacred Sites Lesson 8.5. Team Names, Mascots, and Logos Appendix A Oral History Guidelines Appendix B Global Information Sources Appendix C National Native News Radio Stations Appendix D Web Sites Resources American Indian Curriculum Units or Sources Audiovisual Resources Catalogs of Native American Books Periodicals Bibliography Books for Students and Teachers Contemporary Art Books Photography Books Glossary Index

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ARLENE HIRSCHFELDER is an award-winning author and educational consultant specializing in Native American Studies. YVONNE BEAMER, a multicultural consultant and curriculum developer, also works as an advocate and support person for American Indian families with at risk children.

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