Students will explore the 1942 U.S. historical event, the Bataan Death March, in which many New Mexicans including Pueblo soldiers were taken as prisoners of war in the Philippines.
Social Studies
Origins of Democracy – Observing Ancient Civilizations in Modern Practices
In many ways, Pueblo practices of cooperation to care for the land and the people, are common in the development of civilizations across the world. This unit explores the concurrent development of ancient practices in democracy as ancient Pueblo people and ancient Greeks established principles of governance for their people.
My Culture Helps Me
Explore distict ways that family and community collaborate collectively in nurturing cultural identity.
Martin and Miguel: A Comparison of Two Heroes
Explore and identify the contributions made by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Miguel Trujillo (Isleta Pueblo) during the 1950’s and 1960’s.
Railroad Impact on NM Pueblo Indians
Prior to and after New Mexico became a state, the railroad had a major economic impact on the Pueblo People who lived there. The use of land, the creation of jobs and the impact on Indian art changed the landscape of New Mexico and how “Indians” were viewed.