Contributor’s Name (Your Name): Jennifer Sherman
This is a Social Studies unit that focuses on the early history of Minnesota. It explores how movement affect the geography, geology, and the early peoples in Minnesota.
Theme: Movement
Geared toward ages: 6-8 grade
Kick off: Bean Bag Toss
Seminar Title: Creation Myths: Dakota and Ojibwe
Discussion Topics: Sacrifice, Community, Respect
Group Initiative: Panic!
Project: My Life, My History, My Minnesota
Outside Opportunity: Archeologist in the Classroom