Type of Lesson: Introductory 
 

Lesson Topic: Geography of the Native Americans 
 

Learner Outcome: Students will be able to recognize existence of many Native American’s tribes throughout this country. 
 

Lesson Development: At first, we will review many theories of migration of pre-historic Indians to this continent. We will discuss existence of many pre-historic Native American tribes throughout this country. Focusing primary on the west, east and mid-west regions. We will discuss the relationships among different tribes. Other main objectives of this lesson will be the adaptation of Native Americans to their geographic locations- what they eat, use of tools, clothing, and touch little on their religious beliefs.  
 

NJ Core Curriculum Standards:  

* Standard 6.5: All students will acquire historical understanding of varying cultures throughout the history of New Jersey, the Unites States, and the world.

* Standard 6.8: All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying human systems in geography.

* Standard 6.9: All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying the environment and society. 

Materials Used: Textbooks, video, web pages, and over-head projector. 

Lesson Follow-up: After this lesson, students will view The Last of the Mohegans. By showing this movie, students will have better grasps on the living conditions of many Native American tribes. I want students to use visual aid as an another option to learning. Students will link what they have read from the textbook to a visual assistance. During the movie, students will critique the main objectives of the movie. Students will list Mohegan tribes’ lifestyles- major aspects that were taught during the lesson. This list will be used in open notebook test later on of the course.