This week we are combining our introduction to the Indigenous tribes in Colorado with a lesson on the true history of Thanksgiving. Students will learn about the tribes affected by the Europeans on the East Coast and connect it back to what we are learning in Colorado.

This week we are finishing our short unit on Voting Rights in the United States. Students will get to explore digital museums and learn about the history of voting in the United States and Colorado. We will focus heavily on the suffrage movement and access to voting. Then, we will transition into our introduction to Indigenous populations in Colorado.

 

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This week we will take a quick detour from our normal schedule to learn about voting history and voting rights in the United States. Then, we will begin a unit that is an introduction to Indigenous populations in Colorado. As we progress throughout the year, we will learn more about specific tribes and events in Colorado history (and the current day). 

This week we are finishing up learning about 10 of the largest rivers in Colorado: Rio Grande, Arkansas River, Colorado River, Canadian River, Green River​, North Platte River, Cimarron River, Smoky Hill River​, South Platte River, and the San Juan River​.​

 

Students will create a short presentation.

This week we are presenting our Safe Hiking Posters and move into our unit on Colorado Rivers. We are going to learn about 10 of the largest rivers in Colorado: Rio Grande, Arkansas River, Colorado River, Canadian River, Green River​, North Platte River, Cimarron River, Smoky Hill River​, South Platte River, and the San Juan River​.​

 

We are continuing to work on our Colorado topography and rivers unit. Students will create safe hiking posters for trails while also learning about different topographical features and the impact they have on the surrounding environment.

Students will present their Colorado Cities Itinerary projects to their classmates. Then, we will transition into a unit on Colorado topography and rivers. Students will learn about safe hiking practices, mountain vs. mountain range, mountain range research, and big horn sheep.