Discovering the Historical Record Mind Walk Discovering the Historical Record

Fold your paper in half vertically (hot dog style) so you have 2 columns

Your Paper

Step ONE List all the activities you were involved in during the past 24 hours (starting from this time yesterday to this moment)

Your Paper List of activities Leave blank for now 5 am: woke up 5:30am: Took a shower 6:00am: walked my dog 6:30am: fixed my lunch for the day 7:00am: arrived at work

Step TWO Review your entire list. For each activity on your list, write down what evidence, if any, your activities might have left behind. Examples: diary, notes, letters, emails, text messages, voice mail, calendar entry, checks, charge cards, receipts, eye witnesses, trash, material objects

Your Paper List of activities Evidence 5 am: woke up None 5:30am: Took a shower 6:00am: walked my dog My neighbor was also walking her dog; we exchanged hellos 6:30am: fixed my lunch for the day 7:00am: arrived at work Sign in sheet in the office; Custodian greeted me on the way in; signed into my computer

Step 3 Review your list and evidence. Then… Circle the activities that left the most trace evidence behind Of the circled items, put a box around the ones that might be preserved—explain why! Cross out all the activities that would be left out of any historical record. Based on what is left, what would a future historian be able to tell about your life?

Your Paper List of activities Evidence 5 am: woke up Computer records last for much longer than many other things; sign in sheets are kept for pay roll purposes. Your Paper List of activities Evidence 5 am: woke up None 5:30am: Took a shower 6:00am: walked my dog My neighbor was also walking her dog; we exchanged hellos 6:30am: fixed my lunch for the day 7:00am: arrived at work Sign in sheet in the office; Custodian greeted me on the way in; signed into my computer

A future historian would say… I work extremely hard given the time I arrive at work each day and the things I do on my computer.

Broaden it out Now, think of a more public event (a court case, an election, a controversy, etc.). Write this event down, then answer the following questions What kind of evidence does this event leave behind? Who records information about this event Why are these events recorded?

So…What? What does this activity reveal about what the historical record preserves? Why?

Native American/American Indian Culture Earliest part of the United States’ Historical Record Preserved through their own historical record…what artifacts might they have? Cliff Palace hand hold; Mesa Verde National Park July 2011 Spruce Tree House; Mesa Verde National Park July 2011

Validity and Fallibility Can something be both fallible (imperfect) and valid (legitimate)?

Birth of the American Dream Packet Page 1

Listen as we read selections. Nacierma Culture Listen as we read selections.

First impressions How do you feel about the Nacierma culture? In your response, consider answering the following questions… Is it a culture you identify with? Are you interested in learning more? Would you like to visit the culture? What would you say to the people of this culture if you were to visit?

Audience, Purpose and Mode Who is the audience for this article? How can you tell? What mode is this article (Narrative, expository, persuasive, or descriptive)? What is the main purpose (to inform, to explain/teach, to persuade, to reflect or to entertain)? Is there a secondary purpose?

NACIERMA AMERICAN DO YOU GET IT? 

How does that change the Audience, Purpose and Mode Who is the audience for this article? How can you tell? What mode is this article (Narrative, expository, persuasive, or descriptive)? What is the main purpose (to inform, to explain/teach, to persuade, to reflect or to entertain)? Is there a secondary purpose?

Lessons? Respect

American Indian Origins Anthropologically Culturally Who: Clovis Why: Searching for a place to dwell How: Land bridge over Siberia to Alaska Coastal migration through boats Stories passed through the generations Literal? Figurative?

Oral Tradition Stories spoken aloud rather than committed to paper; an early form of both literature and history What are the strengths of this type of preservation? Weaknesses?—Telephone/Gossip

Phrase Cliff palace in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado is the largest cliff dwelling in North America.

Speculate If something is not written down, is it still a valid source? What happens to something that is passed through the generations by word of mouth rather than through a written record? How can oral tradition be sustained?

Validity and Fallibility Can something be both fallible (imperfect) and valid (legitimate)?

In her introduction, Susan Power says, “I was taught that our lives are stories…”. Do you agree with the statement? Explain.

What does it mean to be interconnected (pg 9) What does it mean to be interconnected (pg 9)? How do you think tales of nature and the natural world show interconnectedness?

Interconnectedness Nature and the natural world and humans… How could it show interconnectedness? Symbolism

Symbolism The use of something tangible to describe something intangible. HEART = LOVE

Animal I like Symbolic Meaning

What type of person might have had this totem shield?

Fact vs. Opinion in the Historical Record PREZI:

Origin Myth Myth: a usually traditional story of allegedly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people Origin Myths: explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon Examples? Fact or opinion? Valid?

Image Borrowed From http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/united_states.html Ask students to Identify New York

Onondaga Tribe Present territory is south of Syracuse, New York. Continues to maintain its ancient form of government, including a traditionally-selected council of chiefs. Short video Clip00-2:00; 10:40 What do animals symbolize to the Onondaga?

Animal in “The Earth on Turtle’s Back” Symbolic Meaning Swan Beaver Loon Muskrat Sacred; holy Duck Graceful on the water; sees clearly through emotions; spirit helper of mystics and seers.

Vocabulary Review The muskrat had to ________________________ (verb) strength and perseverance in order to successfully bring the earth to the surface. After hearing of the dream, the Chief was not willing to ________________________ (verb) his wife. He believes her dream is symbolic and has to be followed or bad luck would follow. No one can explain how the Turtle carried the Earth on his back. Perhaps he had some kind of ________________________ (adjective) to keep it from falling off while he put it into place. After the creation of the earth, it is likely that the wife of the Chief blessed the new creation by giving a ________________________ (noun). The wife of the Chief involuntarily _____________________(verb) her position among her people when she fell through the hole in the sky. Combine contradict adhesive benediction abdicated

Origin Myths “The Earth on Turtle’s Back” The world Trees and Seeds Selection Phenomenon Explanation “The Earth on Turtle’s Back” The world Trees and Seeds Scratches on Turtle’s Back “When Grizzlies Walked Upright” Mount Shasta Beaver Otter Fish Birds Grizzlies Navajo Origin Myth Navajo People The World Sun, Moon, Stars etc.

Image Borrowed From http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/united_states.html Ask students to Identify Mount Shasta in Northern California

Modoc Tribe Originate from Northern California and Southern Oregon They are currently divided between Oregon and Oklahoma. The latter are a federally-recognized tribe, the Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma. The Oregon Modocs are enrolled in the federally-recognized Klamath Tribes.

Mt. Shasta

For Later… When Grizzlies Walked Upright Symbolic Meaning Grizzly Bear

Grizzlies Reading Check What natural phenomenon is explained in the first paragraph? What is the difference between the bears of the “beginning of the world” and bears of today? What does the sky spirit warn his daughter about? Where does the daughter disappear to? Why does the sky spirit curse the grizzlies? Who were the first Indians? Look at the graphic on pg. 22. In what way does the artist blend the natural world and the human world? What Point of View is this origin myth told in?

Origin Myths “The Earth on Turtle’s Back” The world Trees and Seeds Selection Phenomenon Explanation “The Earth on Turtle’s Back” The world Trees and Seeds Scratches on Turtle’s Back “When Grizzlies Walked Upright” Mount Shasta Beaver Otter Fish Birds Grizzlies Navajo Origin Myth Navajo People The World Sun, Moon, Stars etc.

Navajo Began as Hunters/Gathers as far north as Canada and worked their way southward Heavily influenced by Pueblo people (animosity…) and Spanish settlers. Largest sovereign tribe in the US.

Connect: How do you think “Wile E. Coyote” relates to this symbolism? Navajo Creation Myth Symbolic Meaning The Coyote plays an important role in this creation myth… Sometimes considered an omen of bad things; also considered a trickster. The embodiment of the things we cannot change or understand. He is about acceptance of human limitation. Connect: How do you think “Wile E. Coyote” relates to this symbolism?

Navajo Creation Myth Now, answer the following questions: 1. How many worlds were created total? 2. Who many beings existed in the beginning? 3. Who is Begochiddy? What did he create first? 4. How is this story similar/different than other creation stories? Pay close attention to the Navajo Creation Myth. Listen and watch. Do nothing else.

How can this symbolism apply to the myth? Navajo Creation Myth Symbolic Meaning The Coyote plays an important role in this creation myth… Sometimes considered an omen of bad things; also considered a trickster. The embodiment of the things we cannot change or understand. He is about acceptance of human limitation. How can this symbolism apply to the myth?

Origin Myths “The Earth on Turtle’s Back” The world Trees and Seeds Selection Phenomenon Explanation “The Earth on Turtle’s Back” The world Trees and Seeds Scratches on Turtle’s Back “When Grizzlies Walked Upright” Mount Shasta Beaver Otter Fish Birds Grizzlies Navajo Origin Myth Navajo People The 4th World Sun, Moon, Stars etc.

Origin Myths Opinions How are they similar? How are they different? Facts Opinions What people BELIEVE… Cannot be PROVEN How are they similar? How are they different?

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