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Osage, Legend, and Arkansas History Lesson PlanOsage, Legend, and Arkansas History Lesson Plan
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Osage, Legend, and Arkansas History

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Elementary schoolers evaluate the legend of Norristown Mountain by looking at facts about the Osage Indians and the legend itself. They do an exploration of Arkansas' Native American groups which includes a look at their legends, stories, culture, traditions, and way of life. The Norristown Mountain legend story is included in the plan, and serves as the basis for the entire lesson.

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arkansas history, arkansas

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arkansas history, osage indians, norristown mountain, english language arts
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4th - 6th
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English Language Arts
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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