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 periods

Author

Jane
Chambers

Standards

6: How culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions
12: 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