Public learning track
Tribal Governance, Citizenship, and Wind River Political Systems
7 lessons
Goal
Examine inherent tribal governing powers, dual citizenship, and the distinct political and electoral structures of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes.
7 lessons
0 of 7 done
- Inherent Tribal Powers: Taxation, Membership, and Resource ManagementUp next
- The Per Capita Act and Tribal Resource DistributionNot started yet
- Dual Citizenship: Rights and Duties of Tribal MembersNot started yet
- Governance Structures of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho TribesNot started yet
- Comparative Tribal Political Systems Across the United StatesNot started yet
- Tribal Elections and Political Participation on Wind RiverNot started yet
- The Wind River Indian Reservation: History and BordersNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS12.1.5.aWyoming Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Describe the inherent powers held by Indigenous Tribes of Wyoming due to their sovereignty. (e.g., taxation, membership, per capita payments, fish and game)
- SS12.1.3.aWyoming Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Analyze the historical development of governance of the Indigenous Tribes of Wyoming through U.S. Congressional Acts and U.S. Supreme Court decisions (e.g., Per Capita Act, Marshall Trilogy, U.S. v. Shoshone Tribe of Indians)
- SS12.1.1.aWyoming Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Compare the rights, duties, and responsibilities (inherent rights, treaty obligations, and tribal sovereignty) of being a tribal member on the Wind River Indian Reservation to the rights, duties, and responsibilities of an American citizen.
- SS12.1.2Wyoming Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Explain and/or demonstrate how to participate in the political process and form personal opinions. (i.e., tribal, local, state, and national elections).
- SS12.1.6.aWyoming Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Compare and contrast various tribal political systems (e.g., ideologies, structure, and institutions) within the United States.
- SS12.4.1.aWyoming Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Describe patterns of change (cause and effect) and evaluate how past events impact current realities for Indigenous Tribes of Wyoming (e.g., migration, evolution of tribal leadership, treaties, Powder River Expedition, Red Cloud's War, Great Sioux War, Battle of Little Bighorn, land cessions, and 1905 Shoshone Reservation Congressional Act).
Curriculum Framework
9th Grade · Social Studies · US-WY-SS
1
6 lessons
Constitutional Foundations and Civil Liberties in the U.S. and Wyoming
Analyze the philosophical origins, structural frameworks, and comparative principles of the U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions alongside key civil liberty protections.
2
8 lessons
Civic Participation, Elections, and Governance in Wyoming
Evaluate the mechanisms of civic responsibility, electoral systems, political advocacy, and treaty-based intergovernmental relationships affecting Wyoming governance.
3
10 lessons
Comparative Government and Political Ideologies
Compare and contrast global political systems, state structures, and ideological frameworks with the democratic republic of the United States.
4
5 lessons
Civil and Criminal Legal Systems and Procedures
Examine the foundations of American law, differentiate civil and criminal proceedings, and analyze litigation processes alongside constitutional protections for the accused.
5
7 lessons
Court Systems, Jurisdiction, and Sovereignty
Analyze federal, state, and tribal court structures, evaluate jurisdictional boundaries and conflicts, and examine specialized justice frameworks.
6
6 lessons
Tribal Sovereignty, Federal Indian Law, and Wind River Treaties
Analyze the legal foundations of inherent tribal sovereignty, foundational federal Indian law doctrines, and the historical treaties establishing the Wind River Indian Reservation.
7
7 lessons
Tribal Governance, Citizenship, and Wind River Political Systems
Examine inherent tribal governing powers, dual citizenship, and the distinct political and electoral structures of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes.
8
10 lessons
Culture, Institutions, and Human Needs
Evaluate how social, political, and cultural institutions meet human needs, shape individual and collective identity, and foster human expression.
9
10 lessons
Indigenous Cultural Expression and Resilience in Wyoming
Analyze the rich cultural traditions, artistic heritage, economic initiatives, and ecological stewardship of the Indigenous peoples of Wyoming.
10
10 lessons
Assimilation, Cultural Preservation, and Wyoming Heritage
Evaluate the historic and ongoing conflicts between forced assimilation and cultural preservation, and assess the diverse contributions of ethnic groups to Wyoming.
11
10 lessons
Microeconomic Principles, Markets, and Decision-Making
Analyze fundamental microeconomic concepts including scarcity, opportunity cost, supply and demand dynamics, market structures, and the influence of values on choices.
12
10 lessons
Comparative Economic Systems, Macroeconomics, and Finance
Compare capitalism, socialism, and command economies, and analyze macroeconomic policy, banking, monetary regulation, and public debt.
13
10 lessons
Global Trade, Technology, and Economic Interdependence
Evaluate the mechanics of international trade, absolute and comparative advantage, emerging digital technologies, and global economic interdependence.
14
11 lessons
Historical Causation, Conflicts, and Wyoming Tribal History
Analyze patterns of historical causation, technological revolutions, nineteenth-century Plains conflicts, and critical events shaping modern Wyoming and Indigenous realities.
15
9 lessons
Federal Indian Policy, Tribal Sovereignty, and Historical Interactions
Analyze the complex interactions between Indigenous nations, federal, and state governments throughout U.S. and Wyoming history, evaluating policy shifts, tribal sovereignty, and Indigenous historical sources.
16
9 lessons
Spatial Geography, Indigenous Lands, and Regional Resource Conflicts
Utilize geographic tools and spatial analysis to examine ancestral tribal lands, regional resource disputes, and environmental management across Wyoming and the West.
17
8 lessons
Sense of Place, Environmental Transformation, and Global Comparisons
Analyze how human modifications of the environment, cultural identity, and global current events shape communities and human experiences across diverse places.
18
8 lessons
Social Studies Inquiry, Media Literacy, and Historical Writing
Master advanced social studies research methods, evaluate evidence from diverse media and perspectives, apply digital research tools ethically, and craft rigorous evidence-based arguments.