This lesson investigates the Navajo Nation which extends into the states of Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. The Navajo refer to themselves as Diné, which means “The People.”  This lesson focuses on the Diné’s past and their future by comparing and contrasting land, homes, clothing, farming, art, government, and traditions. We will also study the Navajo Code Talkers and the Long Walk. 

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History

Arizona’s Most Populous Tribe-The Diné lesson will compare and contrast the Diné traditional life to the present day.

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ELA

The Arizona’s Most Populous Tribe-The Diné (ELA) portion contains nonfiction reading passages with comprehension questions, an exploratory virtual library, and vocabulary activities. 

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STEAM

The Arizona’s Most Populous Tribe-The Diné STEAM resources for this lesson contain an interactive Navajo Code Talker activity, hands-on engineering and design activities, and jewelry and weaving activities.

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Resources

This course includes a list of links to resources that can be used for extended learning about the Navajo Code Talkers and how to use the Navajo language in the classroom.

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