Major themes or topics: Native American, American Indian, indigenous, monolithic, culture, backgrounds, environment

Key content: Students explore various works of narrative art among the Native nations of the Great Plains - with an emphasis on family life, ceremonial events, Native identity, and pop culture.

Focus questions: What animals were important to different Native American tribes? What is one tradition, ceremony, or celebration that Native American communities have?

DCPS alignment: Grade 4 Social Studies, Unit 1