Lesson plan
A River, Dead or Alive: Native Americans' and European Colonists' Treatment of a River
GeoHistory
GeoLiteracy
ELL
Description
In this lesson, students will learn the different philosophies of the Native Americans and European Colonists on the usage of natural resources by studying the Nashua River. This lesson includes adaptations for diverse learners (ELLs).Duration
2 class periodsAuthor
Jane
Chambers
Standards
6: How culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions12: The processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement
13: How the forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface
14: How human actions modify the physical environment
17: How to apply geography to interpret the past
18: How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future
Teacher Instructions
ChambersRiverT.pdf
(127.44 KB)
Student Materials
ChambersRiverS.pdf
(61.46 KB)
Materials To Assist Teachers and English Language Learners
ChambersRiverELLV.pdf
(378.07 KB)
Supplemental Files
AZ6traitsRubric_Full.pdf
(114.76 KB)