SOCIAL STUDIES UNIT
MIDDLE SCHOOL LESSONS

Table of Contents

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Blue Text Links = Teacher Instructions and Resources


NATIONAL CURRICULUM STANDARDS

TO THE TEACHER: Teaching a Positive Unit about Negative Images

Concept Area I: NATIVE AMERICAN IDENTITY AND RACISM

The Fight against Racism and the Quest for Political and Social Justice

Concept Area II: MASCOTS AND STEREOTYPING

The Portrayal of Native American People and Their Traditions as Mascots

Concept Area III: RECOGNIZING STEREOTYPES

Stereotypes, Negative Images and Misconceptions about Native American People

STEREOTYPES SUMMARY

VOCABULARY

ADDITIONAL TEACHER REFERENCE

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS:

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Making Things Better by Working Together: Child Abuse and Racism
Boarding School Blues
Making Things Better by Helping Children to Deal with Guilt and Bitterness