AMERICAN INDIAN CURRICULUM GUIDE & LESSON PLANS

In 2012, Nevada State Board of Education adopted the History and Contemporary Lifestyles of the Northern Paiute, Southern Paiute, Washoe and Western Shoshone Curriculum Guide. The groundwork was begun with dedicated individuals who recognized the unique educational needs of American Indian students in Nevada.

• History & Contemporary Lifestyles of the tribes in Nevada Curriculum Guide (check back)
• Essential Understanding (pdf)
• Brochure

Lesson Plans

• Grade Levels K-2: Making Winnowing Tray
• Grade Levels K-2: Pine Nut Dance Song
• Grade Level 5: Home to Medicine Mountain, Introducing Boarding Schools
• Grade Levels 6-8: Lesson Plan Legal Terms
• Where the Wood Meets the Metal

Lesson Plan Writing Retreat is offered in the summer. If you are interested in providing a lesson contact the NDE Indian Education at (775) 687-9143.