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