Native America: Understanding the Past through Things

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 06.04.09

1. Unit Guide

1. Introduction
2. Unit Rationale
3. Pedagogical Strategies
4. Demographic Profile
5. Unit Objectives
6. Unit Background
7. Historical Background
8. Tribal Social Systems
9. Functions of Music with Dance in the Indian Culture
10. Native American Culture Areas
11. Performance Practices
12. Survey of Dance Genres
13. Survey of Music Genres
14. Northeast Culture Area
15. Performance Practices
16. Conclusion
17. Lesson Plans
18. Appendix
19. Power Point Presentation
20. Field Study Design
21. Annotated Bibliography
22. Discography
23. Music Software Programs
24. Students Resources