The Rez Sisters Lesson Plan

Gender in Native Culture

Kind of Activity:

Research

Objective:

Students will deepen their understanding of gender in Native American culture and history by conducting research and creating a presentation to inform others.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.8, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.6

Structure:

Research the term Two Spirit, investigating how the term Two Spirit and traditions around it compare to the history and struggles of...