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Indigenous Cultures, Sacred Places, and Traditions

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-WY-SS

9 lessons

Goal

Explore the diverse cultures, traditions, sacred landscapes, and place names of Indigenous Tribes in Wyoming and the Plains.

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  1. Indigenous Peoples of Wyoming and the Plains: An OverviewUp next
  2. Daily Life and Kinship in Plains Tribal NationsNot started yet
  3. Native Languages, Storytelling, and Oral TraditionsNot started yet
  4. Sacred Art, Music, Regalia, and Powwow TraditionsNot started yet
  5. Sacred Landscapes: Devils Tower (Bear Lodge) and Bighorn Medicine WheelYou are here
  6. Sacred Landscapes: Yellowstone, Hot Springs, and Crowheart ButteNot started yet
  7. Sacred Landscapes: Vedauwoo, Heart Mountain, and Wind River MountainsNot started yet
  8. Indigenous Place Names Across Wyoming and the WestNot started yet
  9. Preserving Indigenous Heritage and Sacred Sites TodayNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-wySS5.5.3.a.iWyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Describe how cultural values of the Indigenous Tribes of Wyoming influence the importance and preservation of place and sacred sites (e.g., Devils Tower/Bear Lodge, Hot Springs State Park, Vedauwoo, Crowheart Butte, Bighorn Medicine Wheel, Estes Park, Yellowstone, Heart Mountain, and Wind River Mountains).