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Unit of Study Outline

I.  Basic Introduction to Native Americans
      A.  Origin
      B.  Tribal Regions and Characteristics
      C.  Native Americans

II.  Cherokee Nation Prior to Removal
      A.  Brief History
            1.  Land/People/Maps
            2.  Care of the Land

      B.  Family Structure/Clans
      C.  Religion
      D.  Dances 
            1.  Stomp Dance
            2.  Eagle Dance
            3.  Green Corn Dance


      E.  Language
           1.  Sequoyah and Syllabary
           2.  Cherokee Phoenix
      F.  Dwellings
           1.  Village Set-Up
           2.  Summer/Winter Home 
           3.  Council House
      G.  Clothing/ Masks
           1.  Materials
           2.  Man/Woman
           3.  Ceremonial
      H.  Food
           1.  Hunting
           2.  Gardening
           3.  Recipes/Traditional
       I.  Heath/Medicine
           1.  Herbs
       J.  Weapons and Warfare
       K. Recreation
       L. Arts and Crafts
            1.  Beadwork
            2.  Basket Weaving
            3.  Canoes
            4.  Weaving
            5.  Pottery
       M. Myths and Legends


III.  Cherokee Nation During Removal
       A.  Brief History
             1.  Tsali
             2.  Reasons
             3.  Government Treaties
        B.  Trail of Tears/Removal
             1.  Map of Trails
             2.  Life on the Trail
             3.  Cherokee Rose
             4.  Arrival in Oklahoma

IV.  Cherokee Today
       A.  Education
        B.  Land/Reservations
        C.  Shelter
        D. Clothing

V.  Cherokee Leaders

VI.  Cherokee Contributions to Society

 

     

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