Student Activities, Teacher Reference Materials
- Grade Level:
- Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subject:
- Social Studies
- State Standards:
- Utah State Office of Education Social Studies Standards 7-12
Standards and Alignment are found on pages 61-66 in this curriculum guide.
The purpose of the Southern Paiute Cultural History supplemental curriculum lessons is to provide opportunities for students to learn about the region’s cultural history. Studying about past cultures and traditions provide a context for deeper understanding that links today’s Southern Paiute people with their rich cultural legacy. Archeology helps to provide a better understanding of these connections.
The Southern Paiute Cultural History Curriculum Guide is a supplemental curriculum for middle grade classrooms highlighting the rich cultural history of the monument. The project was funded by the Parks as Classrooms program. The curriculum development process involved face-to-face meetings and workshops with resource personnel from the Grand Canyon – Parashant National Monument, Southern Paiute tribal representatives, and Washington County, UT middle grade social studies teachers. An initial group met during the summer of 2010 to draft the lessons. Two subsequent meetings were held to review the materials. The resulting lessons reflect an educational process and curriculum structure based on national and state standards appropriate for middle grade classrooms. The materials also incorporate the cultural perspectives and history of Southern Paiute people in a culturally appropriate and respectful manner. We hope that you enjoy your educational journey presented in these materials.
Materials
Supplemental Lessons for Grades 6-9
Last updated: March 26, 2024