Teacher Guide Exploring The Sioux Nation By Linda Dano Meet the Author "How can we learn more about the Sioux Nation and share what we learned?"  Overview  Understandings and Standards  Activities  Resources  Student Guide Powered By 3527 Mt. Diablo Blvd. #268 Lafayette, CA 94549 510.635.8033 Fax 866.383.4570 info@my-ecoach.com Contact Us Overview Grade Levels: 5, 6, 7, 8 Curriculum Areas: Focus: History/Social Science Secondary: Reading, English/Language Arts Topic: Native Americans Theme: Culture Duration: 3, 40 minute periods Summary Students will select 10 facts from the resources listed. They will create a paragraph using these facts and a guide sheet handout. A translator site and graphics enhanced links are included here. Rationale This project was originally designed as a pre reading assignment for an 8th grade , Title I class. We felt the students needed background material before reading the upcoming selection which heavily dealt with the Sioux culture. Multimodality resources, support links and clear expectations will help all students attain success as they develop vocabulary and writing concepts.