Education Web Links

The are education materials and information on the world wide web that relate to the National Park Service and the Nez Perce people, culture and history.

Big Hole National Battlefield
Big Hole National Battlefield is the site of a battle between the Nez Perce Indians and the 7th U.S. Infantry with civilian volunteers. In 1877, five bands of Nez Perce and their allies were fleeing the U.S. government’s attempt to confine them on a small reservation in Idaho. On August 9 & 10, 1877 between 75 – 90 Nez Perce men, women and children and 31 soldiers lost their lives in one of the bloodiest battles in the history of the American West.

Lewis and Clark National Historical Trail
The official web site for the Lewis and Clark National Historical Trail. Offers information on events related to the bicentennial of the Corps of Discovery and on their journey across the American west.

Lewis and Clark Rediscovery site
An interactive website for educators on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Offers an indepth look at the Nez Perce reaction to the expedition and the consequences of their visit. Includes units on the Nez Perce and Coeur d'Alene Tribes.

National Park Service
The official web site for the National Park Service.

National Park Service Education Materials
This web site provides access to the curriculum based learning tools developed by the park service; teaching resource; and junior ranger programs.

Nez Perce/Nee-Me-Poo National Historical Trail
The official web site for the Nez Perce/Nee-Me-Poo National Historical Trail. Provides information on how to access the trail and its history.

Nez Perce Tribe
The official web site for the Nez Perce Tribe. Provides information on tribal departments, officers, programs, and history.