The boarding school era is "a history that all of us need to know about," says Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. Here's a activity that examines that history. High schoolers examine video interviews of Native Americans who detail their experiences at these schools. Class members then craft a summary of what they have learned from their study.

Concepts

assimilation, native american culture, native american history, native americans, native american tribes, north american native americans, schools, manifest destiny

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Instructional Ideas

• Instructors should set aside extra prep time to read the "Teacher's Guide" and review all the materials on the "Resource Choice Board"
• Extra time is also required to prepare the many needed materials before conducting the lesson
• Use the resource during November's Native American Heritage Month

Classroom Considerations

• Requires internet and projection equipment for the slide show
• Groups must have access to devices with internet to research the links on the Resource Choice Board
• Some of the materials on the Resource Choice Board are no longer available

Pros

• Offers links for directions on how to conduct the learning strategies mentioned in the lesson
• Provides learners with information that is often overlooked in the study of American history

Cons

• None