Storytelling in all cultures has been a way of life from the beginning of time. In this unit, our children will be given opportunities to share their voice, their knowledge, and their wisdom about the world around them through their words.
Language Arts
Urban Relocation and Its Impact on Pueblo People
Implemented in 1952, the Urban Indian Relocation Program was a federal policy to assimilate Native Americans to mainstream society. Studens will learn about the program and explore urbanization to understand how it impacted the Pueblo People of New Mexico.
Life of Pueblo People
The lives of Pueblo People are complex, embodying many layers and requiring depth of understanding. Explore the historical significance of the Pueblo Canes and their link to Pueblo governments today.
Protecting Zuni Lake
For a little over two decades, the Zuni Pueblo people fought to protect their beloved Salt Lake. In this unit, students will gain an understanding about this complex struggle as they analyze Zuni perspectives on Salt Lake, viewing it as more than a landmark with the use of metaphor, personification, and analogy.