Note: This class is open to middle school students only.
Social Studies Credit (Cultural/Global Studies)
In this one day per week English class, students will learn about the history of the original people on the land referred to as Turtle Island. Participating students will be studying and analyzing text from the book, “Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States: A Graphic Interpretation,”by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. The class will cover many stories and historical events that are not openly shares in mainstream historical accounts and we will use the information to connect to major events in American history.
Students will be required to read the assigned text and take quality notes in preparation for our group discussion. To receive credit for this class, you must complete all assigned readings, turn in all notes, complete short and medium sized essays, including research work and possibly a research paper or larger writing assignment.
Required texts/materials: The instructor will procure the texts/materials.