American Indian StudiesCourse Introduction

Ms. Holland

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Lumberton Sr High School

Expectations of AIS Students

This course requires:advanced work, since this is a Social Studies

elective;a great deal of reading;outside work on projects; and, application of the ideas & concepts in

American Indian StudiesCome to class prepared everyday with

materialsNo HOGS ! No LOGS! Everyone must

participate in class and in group work!

Class Materials3-Ring Binder & Paper for

NotesSpiral Notebook for StartersPens & pencilsSupplies for projects to be

announced throughout the semester

F.A.Q.

• What if I have to go to the bathroom?

• What If I have to sharpen my pencil?• What if I have a text message?• What if one of my friends outside the

room has to give me something?• What do I do with my portfolio?• How do I know when there will be a

test?

FAQ cont…

• What should I do if I miss class?• What should I do if I forget my

pencil?• Where do I turn in my work?• When can I make up missed work?• When is tutoring?• What if I hate the person I’m sitting

next to?

Popsicle Sticks

• Decorate your popsicle stick• Make sure your name is visible• I will call you individually to sign for

your textbook

How much do you know about American Indian Studies Quiz?

1. Where did the first Americans come from?

2. True or False. Most Native Americans share similar customs, language, and cultures.

3. Do most Native Americans want to be called “Native American,” “American Indian” or “Indian”?

4. American Indians have just recently been living in Robeson County? True or False.

5. What were some of the jobs of American Indian women in ancient times?

How much do you know about American Indian Studies Quiz?

6. What part of America did Columbus explore?

7. The English were the first Europeans to come to America. True or False.

8. Millions of Native Americans died mostly in battles when Europeans first came to America. True or False.

9. Who was Pocahontas?10.Name the 8 tribes recognized by the

state of North Carolina.

How much do you know about American Indian Studies Quiz?

11.Who was Henry Berry Lowrie?12.What is a pow wow?13.Native Americans, as a group, feel anger

toward the government & the United States for how they have been treated in the past. True or False?

14.The Lumbee get their name from the Lumbee River that runs through their homeland in Robeson County. True or False?

15.Most Native American tribes get along well with each other because they share common needs and values. True or False?

StarterFriday, August 31

Study for test• World Map• Terms

Where did the first Americans come from?

• There are many theories

• Most scholars believed the Indians migrated over 1000s of years from Asia via an ice bridge during the Ice Age

True or False. Most Native Americans share similar customs, language, and

cultures.

• FALSE! • All Native

American tribes are extremely unique, with different cultures

• The culture of tribes is determined by their ENVIRONMENT, or where they live

Do most Native Americans want to be called “Native American,” “American Indian” or

“Indian”?

• About 50% prefer “Native American”• About 50% prefer “American Indian”• *The only name that is CORRECT is to

call someone by their preferred TRIBAL name!

American Indians have just recently been living in Robeson County? True

or False.

• Native Americans have lived in Robeson County since the end of the last Ice Age

• 10,000 years ago!

What were some of the jobs of American Indian women in

ancient times?• To take care of

everything around the home, inside and out

• Women were the farmers of the tribe (men were the hunters!)

What part of America did Columbus explore?

• Columbus did NOT come to the United States

• Columbus explored islands in the Caribbean

The English were the first Europeans to come to America.

True or False.

• Christopher Columbus sailed for the Spanish

• Other European nations that explored the “New World” were the Portuguese, French, & English

• They all came to America for different reasons

Millions of Native Americans died mostly in battles when Europeans first

came to America. True or False.

• FALSE• Millions of Native Americans died from

DISEASE not battle• Native Americans had no immunity

Who was Pocahontas?

• Daughter of Chief Powhatan who was an ambassador for her people & the Jamestown settlers From the film,

New World

Name the 8 tribes recognized by the state of North Carolina.

• Haliwa Saponi• Cherokee• Waccamaw Siouan• Lumbee• Coharie• Sappony • Meherrin• Occaneechi Saponi

Who was Henry Berry Lowrie?

• Lumbee (Tuscarora) teen who rebelled against the Robeson County government during Reconstruction

• The rights of Native Americans were taken away during this time

• HBL’s father & brother were lynched & he promised to avenge their deaths

• He also helped the poor people of Robeson County (“Robin Hood”)

What is a pow wow?

• A Native American festival/celebration/gathering

• Includes dancing, drumming, vendors, food, fellowship with friends

Native Americans, as a group, feel anger toward the government & the United States for how they have been treated in the past.

True or False?• False!• Individuals may feel this

way• As a whole, American

Indians are very patriotic

• Remember: This is their Native homeland!

• More Native Americans serve in the military than any other ethnic group!

The Lumbee get their name from the Lumbee River that runs through their homeland in Robeson County. True or

False?• True• The Lumbee (or

Lumber) River has provided protection, isolation, and food for Indian people in this area for 1000s of years

• In 1956, the Lumbee people voted to name the tribe “Lumbee”

Most Native American tribes get along well with each other because they share

common needs and values. True or False?

• True & False• Each tribe is unique and has its own

unique needs and values

World MapDirections: Label & color the U.S.

map. Label the following:

Pacific OceanAlaskaGreat BritainSpainFrance

TEST on Friday!

The 7 ContinentsThe United StatesCanadaMexicoAtlantic Ocean

US

Canada

Mexico

AtlanticOcean

PacificOcean

AlaskaGreat BritainFranceSpain

For your test on Friday:

•World Map•Important American Indian Studies terms you MUST know (8 terms)!

Important Terms You MUST know!

Culture•The way of life of a people•Includes dwellings, food, clothing, holidays, religions, arts, language, customs, etc., etc….. EVERYTHING

Region•An area of a nation or state

•Native Americans are divided into 10 culture regions

Tribe•An organization of people with common ancestors, living under a chief or leader

•Today, Native American tribes often prefer to be called “nations” because they have government organizations

•They are considered independent nations within the U.S.

Sovereign•Independent of all others•In the U.S., tribes are considered independent nations with authority over their own people

“New World” vs. “Old World”

•The “Old World” includes the continents Europe, Africa & Asia

•The “New World” is the Americas (North & South)

•When Columbus located the Americas, an exchange between these two “worlds” began

Indigenous•Native of a place (plant, animal, people)

•Original inhabitant of a place

Federal•Pertaining to the NATIONAL government of the United States

•There are three levels of government: 1. federal (national), 2. state, and,

3. local

Which is correct? “Indian”

“American Indian”“Native American”

“Indian”• “Indios” is the name Columbus gave

the people he encountered on his voyages

• He thought he was in the Indies (islands of India)

• The people were misnamed, but the name has stuck

• Common English terms contain the word “Indian” (Plains Indians, French & Indian War, Indian summer)

• Many American Indian people use this term among themselves

“Native American”• Used to “correct” Columbus’

mistake of calling the native people “Indians”

• It eliminates confusion between Natives of America & people from India

• Used in formal contexts• Some don’t like the term “Native”

because of the theory that Indians migrated from Asia (making us ALL immigrants and no one a true “native” of this continent)

“American Indian”•Some don’t like this term

because it contains “Indian”•This term applies to all the native peoples throughout the Americas, except for Alaska Natives