Uncovering Kentucky history: Ancient American Indian textiles
This article highlights aspects of Kentucky’s deep – and not so deep – past as revealed by uncommon and often overlooked documents, archaeological sites and the artifacts they hold.
National Museum of the American Indian offering lessons
The National Museum of the American Indian in Washington has launched a new website that includes new resources available from its education office. The Native Knowledge 360 page is a starting point for the museum’s national initiative to inspire and promote improvement of teaching and learning about American Indians. A new removal lesson includes modules designed for use by grades [...]
Sand Gap Elementary School studies Native Americans
By Amy Wallot amy.wallot@education.ky.govWhile traveling in Eastern Kentucky, I had the chance to make a short visit to Jackson County. I stopped by Sand Gap Elementary School and visited with 2nd and 5th-grade classes. The school is striving to meet the needs and curriculum goals of its students through vertical alignment and school-wide themes. According to 5th-grade teacher Regina Flannery, [...]