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Island Hopping: The Story of Ned Begay Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two
GeoHistory
GeoLiteracy
Legacy
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Description:
In this lesson students will gain a better understanding of the Navajo contribution to the United States during World War II while following the story of the Ned as he starts out at a boarding school and later becomes a U.S. Marine who learns the Navajo Code. The students will understand how Ned’s background and culture helped him survive and become successful in his education and his experience as a Marine.
Author:
Jessica Medlin
Grade Range:
5
Duration:
2 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions:
Teacher Instructions
Student Materials:
Southwestern United States Indian Reservations map
Code Talker Locations map
Arizona Indian Reservations map
World map (Pacific centered)
Standards
National Geography Standards:
1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information
4: The physical and human characteristics of places
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