Introduction to Native American Social Studies Curricula
By Nancy Maness, M.A.

Levels 4-6 Activities

Level Four

Social Skills
•     Navajo rights: Navajo treaty.

Geography
•     Geographic features: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, pp. 239-286.

Citizenship
•     Tribal government.

Economics
•     Skills of Navajo artists: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, pp. 202-211.

History
•     Other Native American contributions: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, pp. 312-331.

Level Five

Social Skills
•     Music appreciation (Navajo songs): Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, pp. 22-45, 117.
•     Writing in Navajo: Saad Ahaah Sinil: Dual Language: A Navajo-English Dictionary.

Citizenship
•     Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Courts: local handouts.

Economics
•     Sheep Reduction, supply, and demand: A Utah Navajo History.

History
•     Cultures and backgrounds of tribes near the Navajo: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, pp. 234-237; More Than Bows and Arrows (video), and photographs.

Level Six

Citizenship
•     Honesty and integrity of citizens: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, pp. 312-331.