Web+Quest

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 * After being placed in teams of two or three, your team will be assigned a question to research (using this website). Please be prepared to share your answer aloud to the class. You have about 5 minutes. Happy searching! **======

1. According to the website, name three stereotypes of Native American and infer why each of these stereotypes came about.

2. According to the website, name an act (and year) that forced Native American tribes to evacuate their land. What ordinance did this act break and name one or two consequences of the act.

3. Where did the Native Americans originate? What happened to the Native American population in the 18th century? Explain one or two reasons for this.

4. Name three parent involvement strategies and comment briefly how you would implement one of these strategies in your school environment (considering Native Americans specifically)

5. Name one of the parental involvement strategies listed that you have implemented (or one similar) and tell a few benefits or concerns you experiences.

6. Chose one of the barriers to involvement and share either an example of the barrier which you have witnessed or an idea for how you, as a teacher, might combat the barrier within your classroom.

7. Access the suggested website (sources) //**Native Languages of the Americas: List of Native American Indian Tribes and Languages.**// Find the Apache page and click on the Apache Indians Fact Sheet link. Answer the following question: What language do the Apache speak?

8. Access the suggested website (sources) //**Native Languages of the Americas: List of Native American Indian Tribes and Languages.**// Find the Apache page and click on the Apache Indians Fact Sheet link. Answer the following question: Which Nations have websites linked to this page?

9. According to researcher Karen Cockrell, what are three common feelings Native American parents have toward schools?

10. What are five things Native Americans value? Explain how each of those could be seen by school personnel as a barrier to their success.

11. What are three recommendations for ensuring that communication between school and Native American communities is a "two-way street"? Describe one communication strategy you have used in your classroom that might also be appropriate.

12. What are three examples of a "historically adversarial relationship" between mainstream U.S. society and Native Americans mentioned throughout the four sections of the website?