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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.
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Students will reflect on their own life experiences and family stories through reflective discussions following the example of selected speakers.
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Students will give their “place” a voice considering those who take care of it and how it takes care of them.
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Lesson Outline
60 minutes
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Two 30 minute sessions
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Guided Discussion
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Guided Writing
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Guided Discussion
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Guided Writing
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Guided Discussion
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Guided Writing
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Introduction
2 Minutes
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76 miles of river
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6 Ecosystems
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Outstanding Resources of Value: scenery, recreation, geology, paleontology, wildlife
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Native Americans
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Homesteaders/Ranchers
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Outfitters
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Native Americans
17 Minutes
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Homesteaders/Ranchers
20 minutes
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Living on the Niobrara River
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Ranching Culture, community events
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How family thrives for generations
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Outfitters
17 minutes
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The age of recreation on the Niobrara
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River Valley economy over time
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River outfitting/affect on family culture
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Story of the Niobrara River through history
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Give your “place” a voice on industry, economy, and family livelihood
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Conclusion
1 minute
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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.
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