B5 ACAD 2014 Improving Instruction of the Utah State Core. What can Native Americans Teach us?

​All U.S. History teachers in the State of Utah, are required to use the Utah State Core to dictate what they will teach. The core requires educators to do the following when teaching Native Cultures
Objective 1
Explore life among the various American Indian nations prior to European exploration of the New World.
Identify the major regional American Indian nations of North America.
Examine the cultures of American Indian nations; e.g., languages, beliefs, traditions, and lifestyles
Given the amount of content they are required to teach the majority of  Social Studies teachers have eliminated or simplified the teaching of Native Americans within their curriculum. 

​Write a persuasive essay to an educator, school board member and/or legislator explaining why the teaching of Native Cultures must be included in the Utah State Core.  Explain what you believe we can learn from studying Native cultures.  Use specific historical examples to support your essay.  Explain why you believe sharing Native stories and culture is important, and how a study of these cultures can enrich us today. 
Please follow the format provided on the webpage to prepare, write and publish your essay.  Completed essays are due October 25th, 2015.

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The question you will address is posted above, the instructions are on the right.  Please review both PRIOR to posting your completed essay.