Teachers
Students will learn how four American Indian communities
are working to address serious environmental problems.
They will watch brief videos, answer focus questions, use
interactives, and complete the online
Story Project Planner
to see how environmental issues are intertwined with cultural
preservation. To demonstrate what they’ve learned, students will
share a presentation with the class. Teachers, you are invited to
upload your students’ projects to our
Shared Stories Gallery.
How to Use the Website
Take some time to check out the website and decide how to use
it with your students. Read the background information for each
tribe, watch the videos, and review the interactive and focus
questions. Explore the Shared Stories Gallery to see completed
projects by other students.
To reset the progress tracking feature, use this reset
button or close out of the browser.
Reset Progress
Lesson Plans
Do you need lesson plans for a full week of classes or just one
or two periods? Click here for suggested plans and related links.
Background Information
Read these brief overviews to learn more about the tribes on this website.
Additional Resources
These web and print resources can extend your lesson or enrich student research.