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 * Interdisciplinary Literacy in the Study of Native Peoples of New Hampshire**


 * Subject/Topic Areas**: Social Studies, Reading, Language Arts


 * Key Words**: Perspective, Critical Analysis, Bias, Cultural Influences, Cultural Literacy, Cultural Stereotyping, Eurocentric

This interdisciplinary unit draws on the curricular areas of Social Studies, Reading, and Language Arts in order to challenge students to construct a dynamic understanding of the history and contemporary lives of the Abenaki Peoples of New Hampshire that takes into consideration the roles of perspective, bias, cultural literacy and stereotyping in the recording and analysis of history. Through a variety of formative and summative assessment tasks, students will develop the reading, comprehension, and writing skills necessary to demonstrate a deepened understanding of Abenaki history and culture as well as an ability to think critically about history and culture.
 * Brief Summary of Unit**:
 * The unit will culminate in a digital movie project that combines research and creative texts for inclusion in student portfolios as a demonstration of skills developed, knowledge attained, and understandings gained.**