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Focusing on the differences between traditional Hopi government and the Hopi Tribal Council, this resource is a good addition to your unit on Native American culture. Learners conduct Internet research, analyze primary source photos, and construct a chart. They then engage in class discussion, write a paper, and create a political cartoon. Think about developing this activity into a unit that could span several days.

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native americans, the hopi indians

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native americans, hopi indians, hopi government, tribal councils, arizona state history, social studies
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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