Coming Together: Entering the Powwow Circle
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Source Documents
Purpose of Curriculum
Unit Concepts and Generalizations
Questions for Inquiry
Philosophy
Indian Education For All
Indian Recognition Instruction
Instructional Framework and Important Resources
Curriculum Standards and Learner Competencies
Lesson Components
Implementation Guide
Assessment
Survey
Bibliography

Lessons
Lesson Summaries
Lesson 1: Who is an Indian?
Lesson 2: Powwow as a Celebration
Lesson 3: Entering the Powwow Circle
Lesson 4: History and Purpose of the Powwow
Lesson 5: Video Visit to a Powwow
Lesson 6: Powwow Structure and Rituals
Lesson 7: Powwow Music
Lesson 8: Powwow Dance and Regalia
Lesson 9: Powwow Etiquette
Lesson 10: Coming Together and Closing the Circle



 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Coming Together: Entering the Powwow Circle was created and designed for Social Studies Grade 4. It complies with Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) Social Studies Standards, MCPS Fine Arts Standards, National Council on Social Studies (NCSS) Themes, and Montana Code Annotated 20-1-501, "Indian Education for All."

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