Literature- Iroquois Constitution, Resolution 331 (law), Article about the U.S. Seal
Discuss: Similarities and Differences (throughout the class for discussion points)
JOURNALS DUE TODAY
Lead into video- Please note that this video was composed by Native Americans and gives a cultural lens to view the Constitution through. Note their tone and the connotation of certain words used in the video. Ask yourself how much you believe to be true. Take NOTES in your journal as you view the video. Begin your note entry with today's date and the following heading: Video Notes- Iroquois Nation.
Video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRP8C2xpyEQ
Discuss what the video suggests and if you agree or disagree. (Discussion points throughout the class today)
Picture- The U.S. seal (show)
- What do the different items in the seal symbolize?
Eagle, arrows, olive branch, etc.
- Take Journal Notes then Discuss- Benjamin Franklin and 13 arrows story (handout below) Label as "U.S Seal" for your journal notes
Read- Resolution 331 (on overhead screen) Label as Res. 331 in notes http://www.senate.gov/reference/resources/pdf/hconres331.pdf
- Discuss each section and the use of both the cultural lens and the feminine lens
- Think back to the Pineridge Indian Reservation video we viewed before
- Make note of the dates and number of treaties mentioned (put these in your journal notes)
- Make note of the specified promises or obligations to the Indian Nation through this resolution
Read (on overhead) & Discuss- Sections of the Iroquois Nation's Constitution
- What were the similarities and differences between their constitution and our constitution? (historical lens)
- What role did women play? (feminine lens)
sections attached below and in textbook
- Partner Activity
Venn Diagram- compare and contrast perceived similarities and differences between Iroquois Constitution and our Constitution (we will be studying the Constitution in depth later) - Skim pages 154-155 in your textbook: Iroquois Nation Constitution*
*Note that it says "from" above the title. Their constitution is much longer than this excerpt. Skim through this and think about the sections we just discussed on the overhead.
iroquois_constitution_ties_and_us_seal.docx |