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Georgetown University

Georgetown University: N. Scott Momaday (Kiowa) (B. 1934)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A Georgetown professor's perspective on teaching Momaday's work, focusing on "Rainy Mountain." Offers insights on form/style/artistic conventions, and major themes/personal issues/historical perspectives.
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Other

American Historical Association: Angie Debo

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of Angie Debo, an American historian who worked to help Native Americans gain civil rights.
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US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Crafting an Identity

For Students 9th - 10th
Early congresswomen struggled with their identity in Congress. Was it better to work within the institutional channels or push a "feminist" agenda? Examine different viewpoints on this issue in the following summary.
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PBS

Now With Bill Moyers: u.s. Trade Embargo on Cuba (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson that can be used to investigate the historical background and the perspectives for and against the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba. Directs students to develop a position on the embargo and to articulate viewpoints in a public forum.