Contributor’s Name (Your Name): Jennifer Sherman
This is a Social Studies Unit focusing on how responsibility, or a lack thereof, has shaped the early relationships between American Indians and European settlers in Minnesota history. It occurs during the time of the year that we do History Day, so we take a break from the MN Studies curriculum to focus on History Day research and projects.
Theme: Responsibility
Geared toward ages: 6-8th grade
Kick off: Listening Lesson
Seminar Title: Treaty of Traverse de Sioux
Discussion Topics: reponsibility, trust, perspectives
Group Initiative: Minefield
Project: History Day
Outside Opportunity: A New Bam