Early StatehoodLesson Plans

settlementThe Settlement of the American West

Grades: 6-8
Students will identify the roles of government policy and technological improvements in the settlement of the West, and explain their impact on Native Americans.

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 quiltsPicturing America – Quilts

Grades: 6-12
Learn about the cultural, technical, and regional influences reflected in the craftsmanship of 19th and 20th century American quilts in this film from Picturing America on Screen.

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