Lesson Plan

What's in a Name? The Use of Native American Images in Sports

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Young scholars discuss and analyze the pros and cons of using Native American names and images to represent sports teams. Using primary sources, including position statements from Native American tribes, interviews with school alumni and individual Native Americans, they write an persuasive essay that demonstrates their opinion on the issue.

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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