This all-inclusive unit plan consists of five lessons on the study of the Indigenous people of the Great Lakes region and their impact on the region over time. Students will [more]

Indian Nations of Wisconsin: Histories of Endurance and Renewal explores Wisconsin’s Native’s histories, contemporary struggles over treaty rights and sovereignty. Readers also learn about Native communities’ economic, social, and environmental [more]

Paul Rykken and Mike Shepard, social studies educators in the School District of Black River Falls, created this comprehensive curriculum that integrates American Indian history into grades 8-12 history courses. [more]

In this lesson, students explore effigy mounds in Southern Wisconsin, including their history, location, and types. Students first locate effigy mounds on a map, then create tally charts and pie [more]

Walter Bresette passionately worked to educate others on issues such as tribal sovereignty, American Indian treaty rights, and environmentalism. This member of the Red Cliff Band of the Lake Superior [more]

During this powerful simulation, students reenact the Menominee ceding their land to the US government, an experience that led to emotions like stress and loss. This lesson also helps students [more]

Teach your students about Wisconsin Native cultures, political structures, and relationships to the environment with Wisconsin Indian Treaties and Tribal Sovereignty. Students will explore Wisconsin American Indian’s relationship with the [more]