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Peoples of the Niobrara River Valley

Niobrara National Scenic River

Grade Level:

High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

Subject:

Literacy and Language Arts

Peoples of the Niobrara River Valley Lesson Plan

History and Culture Writing Lesson
Niobrara Scenic River & Nebraska Writing Project

Materials	Peoples of the Niobrara River Valley Lesson Video  Writing materials – pencil, pen, paper, word processor
Objectives	Students will be able to compose thoughtful written responses centralized on themes of family and care-taking for the land of the Niobrara River Valley.  Students will reflect on their own life experiences and family stories through reflective discussions following the example of selected speakers.  Students will give their “place” a voice considering those who take care of it and how it takes care of them.
Lesson Outline 60 minutes  OR   Two 30 minute sessions	Introduction to the Niobrara National Scenic River  Peoples of the Niobrara River  Native Americans  Guided Discussion  Guided Writing  Homesteader/Ranchers  Guided Discussion  Guided Writing  Outfitters  Guided Discussion  Guided Writing  Conclusion and Thank you to Partners
Introduction 2 Minutes	Susan Cook, NPS, Niobrara NSR – 2 minutes  Introduction to the Niobrara National Scenic River  76 miles of river  6 Ecosystems  Outstanding Resources of Value: scenery, recreation, geology, paleontology, wildlife  Introduction to the Peoples of the Niobrara  Native Americans  Homesteaders/Ranchers  Outfitters
Native Americans 17 Minutes	Phyllis Stone, Lakota Elder Interview – 7 minutes  Knowledge gained from Family  Star Stories and Traditions  Caring for the land  Star Poem  Guided Discussion - 5 minutes  Family passes down knowledge  Guided Writing - 5 minutes  What had your family taught you about stars?
Homesteaders/Ranchers  20 minutes	Debby Galloway, Homesteader/Rancher interview – 10 minutes  Living on the Niobrara River  Ranching Culture, community events  How family thrives for generations  Guided Discussion - 5 minutes  Community on the river  Grit and survival  Struggles your family has overcome  Guided Writing - 5 minutes  How water is essential for life  Place or experience that exemplifies your heart
Outfitters 17 minutes	Steve Breuklander, River Outfitter – 7 minutes  The age of recreation on the Niobrara  River Valley economy over time  River outfitting/affect on family culture  Guided Discussion - 5 minutes  Use of environment and local economy  Guided Writing – 5 minutes  Story of the Niobrara River through history  Give your “place” a voice on industry, economy, and family livelihood
Conclusion  1 minute	Susan Cook, NPS – 1 minute  Call to action to care for the Niobrara National Scenic River
Notes from the Creators:	To access the full playlist of Ever-Changing Currents Lessons, please visit our YouTube page, “Niobrara National Scenic River NPS,” and see our “Lesson Plans” playlist https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyHbU2YEJH9WA_owDStTa1Q/playlists  Lesson outlines and materials are available on the Niobrara National Scenic River Website, www.nps.gov/niob/learn, or through the Nebraska Writing Project, www.unl.edu/newp.  With these resources you are allowed to:  Print as many copies as needed for your classroom and for the students under your immediate instruction.  Use in conjunction within a secure and closed online environment, such as Google Classroom or Schoology.  Share with partnering teachers/organizations.  YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO:  Post this resource on any class/personal website or blog.  Edit, redistribute, sell, or post this resource as your own.

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