Format
1. Program Introduction
2. Discussing initial perceptions of Tecumseh
3. Examine and discuss the life events of Tecumseh and events that lead to the forced removal of American Indian nations from the Ohio River Valley.
4. Questions from students
5. Wrap up
Objectives
- Understanding historical context
- Identifying historical causation
- Exploring change over time
- Evaluating multiple perspectives on a historical topic
Standards Alignment
National Standards
National Standards Connections
NCTE – ELA K-12.4 Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
NCTE – ELA K-12.12 Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
NCSS - SS.2 Time, Continuity, and Change
NCSS - SS.5 Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
NCSS - SS.6 Power, Authority, and Governance
NCSS - SS.8 Science, Technology, and Society
Common Core State Standards
ELA CCSS: SL.3.1-8.1, SL.3.2-8.2, SL.3.3-8.3
State Standards
Portions of the following content standards may be covered over the course of the program:
Ohio Revised Standards – Social Studies
Grade Eight
Theme: US Studies from 1492 to 1877: Exploration through Reconstruction
Topic: Colonization to Independence
Content Statement 2: North America, originally inhabited by American Indians, was explored and colonized by Europeans for economic and religious reasons.
Content Statement 3: Competition for control of territory and resources in North America led to conflicts among colonizing powers.
Topic: Expansion
Content Statement 10: Westward expansion contributed to economic and industrial development, debates over sectional issues, war with Mexico and the displacement of American Indians.
Topic: Human Systems
Content Statement 16: Cultural biases, stereotypes and prejudices had social, political and economic consequences for minority groups and the population as a whole.