Indian Stereotypes
Tom Laythe
Introduction
Standards
Objectives
Activities
Assessment 
Results
Resources
Introduction
This is a stereotype of Indian children.  It was found it in a Christmas coloring book for children.  It's one of the worst kinds of "wrong information" we've seen in quite awhile.  At the end of the lesson, let's hope that students will be able to see how many stereotypes the picture has in it.On TV, in the movies, and even in our current textbooks Indian stereotypes abound.  Our desire is that our students will see stereotypes and seek out the truth.
Subject: U.S. and California History
Topic: Indian Stereotyping
Grade Level: 4th 
Student Lesson name and URL: 
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Standards Addressed

Fourth Grade
History/Social Science
      *Develop character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and courage
     *Understand geographic features that define places and regions in California
      *Describe the social, political, cultural, and economic life and  interactions among 
        peopleof California from pre-Columbian societies to the Spanish mission and 
        Mexican ranchoperiods.
Art
     *Using a variety of media, create 2D and 3D works of art that communicate or present
      an idea.
     *Explore and connect common themes from different cultures as they relate to 
        present day communities.
 
 

 
Instructional Objectives
      *Students will: 1. write a definition of stereotype 
                                 2. compile and create a writtenlist of at least 8 Indian stereotypes and 
                                    explain why they arestereotypes.
                                  3.construct an Indian home model other than a tipi using popsicle 
                                         sticks and other natural materials.
                                    4.  write a description of the student builtIndian model home detailing 
                                            whatoriginal homes were constructed of and what geographic region
                                             those Indian homes came from.
 
 
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Last Revised: 08/01/00