Tribal History/Shared History - 8th Grade
General Overview
In 2017, Senate Bill (SB) 13, now commonly known as Tribal History/Shared History, mandated the Oregon Department of Education to develop Native American curriculum for integration into all K-12 public schools and to provide professional development to educators within these schools. The Oregon Department of Education collaborated closely with the nine federally recognized Tribes in Oregon to create the Essential Understandings of Native Americans in Oregon.
This comprehensive statewide curriculum aims to respectfully explore the Native American experience in Oregon, encompassing tribal history, sovereignty, cultural practices, treaty rights, governance, socioeconomic perspectives, and current events. It adheres to standards of historical accuracy, cultural significance, community involvement, contemporary relevance, developmental appropriateness, and aligns with academic content standards as outlined in ORS 329.045.
Curriculum & Lesson Plans
See the links below for the 8th Grade Lesson Plans by subject. This curriculum is scheduled for Quarter 4 of the school year.
8th Grade Lesson Plans by Subject
Questions?
For more information or questions about the PPS 8th Grade Tribal History/Shared History curriculum, please email Anjene Bryant, abryant@pps.net,
For more district-wide Tribal History/Shared History information, including 4th and 12th grade lesson plans, please visit the PPS Tribal History/Shared History webpage.
For state-wide information and additional resources, including professional development modules, please visit the Oregon Department of Education's Tribal History/Shared History webpage.