Distance Learning
- Grade Level:
- High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
- Subject:
- Social Studies
- Common Core Standards:
- 9-10.RH.1, 9-10.RH.2, 9-10.RH.3, 9-10.RH.4, 9-10.RH.5, 9-10.RH.6, 9-10.RH.9, 11-12.RH.1, 11-12.RH.2, 11-12.RH.3, 11-12.RH.7, 11-12.RH.8, 11-12.RH.10
- State Standards:
- Missouri Learning Standards for Social Studies: (Theme 1) 1B, 1D, 1E, 2A, 2C, 3A, 3B, 5B (Theme 2) 1B, 2A, 3B, 4B (Theme 3) 1A, 3A
This distance learning program is intended to serve as an introduction to President Ulysses S. Grant’s Indian policies and the consequences of those policies. Students will be introduced to several primary source documents ahead of the ranger’s presentation to provide brief background information about 19th century U.S. Indian policy. During the virtual presentation, the ranger will lead a facilitated dialogue with students to examine the concept of “Manifest Destiny,” the growth of Indian reservations, and their connections to Grant’s presidency. By the end of the lesson, students will better understand the nature of President Grant’s Indian policies and consider the ways their own lifestyle has been shaped by outside forces such as government, schools, and family decisions.
The virtual presentation lasts between 30 and 40 minutes long. Teachers may also opt to lead the facilitated dialogue themselves in lieu of a ranger presentation. You can download the pre-visit materials and facilitated dialogue below.
To register your class for this Distance Learning program, contact the Education Coordinator at 314-842-1867 ext. 229. Schools must have video conferencing software such as Microsoft Teams or Skype, or Zoom to participate in this program (Zoom can be used as long as the school initiaties the call).
Materials
Download "Who Should Determine Where and How You Live" Resource Packet
Last updated: October 20, 2020