Tribal History/Shared History - 8th Grade
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General Overview
In 2017, Senate Bill (SB) 13, now commonly known as Tribal History/Shared History, mandated the Oregon Department of Education to develop Native American curriculum for integration into all K-12 public schools and to provide professional development to educators within these schools. The Oregon Department of Education collaborated closely with the nine federally recognized Tribes in Oregon to create the .
This comprehensive statewide curriculum aims to respectfully explore the Native American experience in Oregon, encompassing tribal history, sovereignty, cultural practices, treaty rights, governance, socioeconomic perspectives, and current events. It adheres to standards of historical accuracy, cultural significance, community involvement, contemporary relevance, developmental appropriateness, and aligns with academic content standards as outlined in ORS 329.045.
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Curriculum & Lesson Plans
See the links below for the 8th Grade Lesson Plans by subject. This curriculum is scheduled for Quarter 4 of the school year.
8th Grade Lesson Plans by Subject
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English Language Arts
Lewis & Clark - A Native American View (English)
Lewis & Clark - A Native American View (Spanish)
News in Indian Country (English)
News in Indian Country (Spanish)
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Health
Cultural Appropriation (English)
Cultural Appropriation (Spanish)
Games of Mental Skill (English)
Games of Mental Skill (Spanish)
Native Nutrition (English)
Native Nutrition (Spanish)
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Math
Fishing for Treaty Rights (English)
Fishing for Treaty Rights (Spanish)
Traditional Housing Styles of Native Americans in Oregon (English)
Traditional Housing Styles of Native Americans in Oregon (Spanish)
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Science
Salmon Population in Oregon (English)
Salmon Population in Oregon (Spanish)
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Social Studies
Cultural Assimilation and Indian Boarding Schools (English)
Cultural Assimilation and Indian Boarding Schools (Spanish)
Importance of Treaties (English)
Tribal Sovereignty - An Inherent Right (English)
Tribal Sovereignty - An Inherent Right (Spanish)
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Questions?
For more information or questions about the ½ûÂþÌìÌà 8th Grade Tribal History/Shared History curriculum, please email Anjene Bryant, abryant@pps.net,
For more district-wide Tribal History/Shared History information, including 4th and 12th grade lesson plans, please visit the ½ûÂþÌìÌà Tribal History/Shared History webpage.
For state-wide information and additional resources, including professional development modules, please visit the