Postoje mnoge knjige povezane s Indijancima s visoravni koje mogu pomoći učenicima da bolje vizualiziraju i razumiju ljude i njihovu bogatu kulturu. Neke kratke slikovnice mogu se koristiti kao čitanje naglas za cijeli razred, dok se druge, dulje knjige mogu koristiti kao dulje studije romana. Koristeći Storyboard That, učenici mogu stvoriti sažetak radnje knjige koristeći vizualne prikaze i opise.
Korišteni primjer je jedna od knjiga Kaya Nez Perce autorice Janet Shaw. Napisane za tvrtku American Girl Doll u suradnji s plemenskim starješinama, edukatorima i povjesničarima Nez Perce (Nimiipuu), priče imaju za cilj biti točan prikaz naroda Nez Perce i njihove kulture u 18. stoljeću.
Evo još nekoliko primjera literature koji se odnose na autohtone narode visoravni:
Grom koji se kotrlja u planinama autora Scotta O'Della povijesni je roman prikladan za dob od 8 do 12 godina o poglavici Josephu Nez Percea (Nimiipuu) i njegovoj kćeri, Zvuku trčećih nogu. Opisuje bitke i konačnu predaju Nez Percea američkoj vojsci.
Vodič za djecu kroz povijest američkih Indijanaca: Više od 50 aktivnosti autorice Yvonne Wakim Dennis izvrsna je knjiga za upoznavanje učenika s mnogim različitim kulturama Prvih naroda kroz aktivnosti, igre i rukotvorine. Govori o svakoj kulturnoj regiji američkih Indijanaca, a uključuje i članke o određenim ljudima poput poglavice Josepha iz plemena Nez Perce.
Povijest američkih Indijanaca za djecu: S 21 aktivnošću Karen Bush Gibson još je jedna sveobuhvatna antologija povijesti i kultura američkih Indijanaca u cijeloj Sjevernoj Americi, uključujući narode Nez Perce i Spokane.
Trickster: Indijanske priče autora Matta Dembickija zbirka je priča koje su napisala 24 indijanska autora i 24 ilustratora. Oni prepričavaju narodne legende Prvih naroda diljem Sjeverne Amerike.
Otok kornjača: Priča o Prvim narodima Sjeverne Amerike autora Yellowhorna i Lowingera knjiga je prikladna za razrede 4-7 koja uključuje opsežnu povijest Prvih naroda iz cijele Sjeverne Amerike od Kanade do Meksika te ističe hrabrost i snagu autohtonog stanovništva.
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Cilj: Sažeti priču u radnoj ploči od 3-5 ćelija koja opisuje glavne događaje na početku, sredini i kraju priče.
Upute za studente:
Encourage active participation by prompting students to share what they already know or wonder about Indigenous Peoples of the Plateau before and after reading. Interactive discussions help students connect prior knowledge and make the content meaningful.
Bring in photographs, artifacts, or oral histories from Indigenous communities to enrich the learning experience. Primary sources offer authentic perspectives and foster deeper empathy and respect for diverse cultures.
Assign students to small groups to create artwork, skits, or posters inspired by the stories or cultural themes discussed. Collaborative projects reinforce comprehension and celebrate students' unique interpretations.
Research and share information about Indigenous Peoples local to your region and compare their traditions with those of the Plateau. Local connections make learning relevant and foster community awareness.
Ask students to write a short journal entry about what they learned and how it changed their perspective. Reflection helps students internalize new knowledge and builds empathy.
Excellent books for teaching about Indigenous Peoples of the Plateau include Kaya stories from American Girl, Thunder Rolling in the Mountains by Scott O'Dell, A Kid's Guide to Native American History by Yvonne Wakim Dennis, Native American History for Kids by Karen Bush Gibson, Trickster: Native American Tales, and Turtle Island by Yellowhorn & Lowinger. These titles offer a range of reading levels and perspectives.
Use read alouds, novel studies, and storyboard activities with books like Kaya and Thunder Rolling in the Mountains. Encourage students to summarize stories visually and discuss key events and cultural themes to deepen understanding of Nez Perce and Plateau tribes.
Have students read a story, then create a 3-5 cell storyboard showing the main events at the beginning, middle, and end. Use visuals and brief descriptions to help students sequence events and demonstrate comprehension. Tools like Storyboard That can make this easy and engaging.
Using accurate and culturally responsive books ensures students learn respectful, authentic representations of Indigenous Peoples. These books, often created with tribal elders and educators, help dispel stereotypes and foster a deeper understanding of history and culture.
Try read alouds, storyboards, group discussions, and hands-on crafts inspired by books like A Kid's Guide to Native American History. Activities that combine creativity and critical thinking make Native American history memorable and meaningful for students.