Welcome to our In the Know topic for October, Native Truths at the Field Museum of Natural History. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 learn about an exciting new exhibit at the Field Museum. A Spanish translation can be found here.
Grades 2-3 explore how Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories gives space for Native Americans to tell their own stories. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 examine why it is important for people to tell their own story. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.
You may wish to use these articles from our archives for more resources to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day:
Sports Teams Rename to Avoid Stereotypes
Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day
For ideas on how to use this site, extend your lessons, guide discussion and address controversy, go to the Teaching Tools Tab.
Photo Credit: Holly Henderson, Gun Lake Tribe
