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.
Respect
Interdependence of Corn, Beans, and Squash and the Land
Understanding the connection and interdependence of all things, students will discuss and analuze the symbotic relationship between corn, beans, and squash.
Our Creator’s Gifts: Owning our Stories
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.
Mathematics All Around Us
Measuring, geometric principles, recognition of shapes and more knowledge was involved in order to build houses made of adobes and other materials. Students will use observational skills to discover geometric shapes within the structures of houses and buildings.
Looking to the Sky – Ancient Observations of the Sun in Chaco Canyon
Chaco Canyon plays a significant role in the history of many of New Mexico’s Pueblo communities. This unit will explore how the ancestors of modern-day Pueblo people were able to display a legacy of deep understanding of natural scientific knowledge to track significant solar events and cycles throughout the year
Who are the Pueblo People?
This Unit utilizes mapping and storytelling as a means for introducing students to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico to develop an awareness of the interrelationship between Pueblo peoples of New Mexico, socially, culturally and economically.
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.
Our Environment and Way of Life
Students can identify geometric shapes and structures in their community and categorize the figures according to similar properties, which may include areas of farming, homes, sidewalks, etc.
Community
Explore how the Pueblo People demonstrate a way of life that thrives on community in day to day life and during community events.
My Culture Helps Me
Explore distict ways that family and community collaborate collectively in nurturing cultural identity.