High School Curriculum
Welcome to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde High School Tribal History Curriculum.
Location & Contact:
Curriculum Specialist - Cheyanne Heidt
Phone: 503-879-2144
Email: Cheyanne.Heidt@grandronde.org
Curriculum Specialist: Cheyanne Heidt
The process of creating the curriculum was a Tribal wide effort. Several departments including the Tribe’s Education Department, Tribal Library, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources Department and many other Tribal staff were involved.
The curriculum include numerous topics that span social studies, math, science and language arts; and each lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards.
Each lesson is designed to stand alone and includes activities such as story writing, fiction and non-fiction reading, compare and contrast, presentations, mapping, investigation and much more. Lessons were created by keeping diverse student learning styles in mind. Teachers can easily adapt lessons to fit the needs of their classrooms and student learning styles.
We encourage teachers to preview each lesson and adjust it so that it fits the students they are serving, while keeping the content intact. If there is a need or desire to modify any piece of the curriculum, please reach out to our Curriculum Specialist Cheyanne Heidt, cheyanne.heidt@grandronde.org, for assistance with this task.
We would like to thank you for taking the time to learn and teach about the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. This curriculum began as a pilot project in the fall of 2013 that was brought about by the need in Oregon schools for historically accurate and culturally relevant curriculum about Oregon Native Americans and as a response to countless requests from Oregon teachers for classroom ready materials on Native Americans.
High School ELA Literacy
CTGR High School ELA Unit
The lesson plans below are easily modified and adaptable to the needs of any classroom. They place an emphasis on identity and presence for Native Americans. These lessons can be taught in-conjunction with each other or as stand-alone lessons.
The lessons cover a variety of topics including identity, stereotypes, multiple perspectives, and language revitalization. If you are looking for more Native American stories to apply these concepts, we have provided a list of recommended Native American titles to help further educate students about Native American history and culture.
The Recommended Reading List can be found in the “Other Resources” section of the Curriculum webpage. The lesson plans below include both PDF and presentation documents to be used in the classroom.
Questions: Contact our Curriculum Specialist at cheyanne.heidt@grandronde.org.
High School Government
CTGR High School Government Unit
In conjunction with High School Common Core Standards and the goals of Oregon Senate Bill 13, these government lessons focus on concepts such as Federal Indian Policy, sovereignty, and tribal government.
These lessons are designed to be incorporated into a standing government curriculum. Covering some of the more important dates and events in Grand Ronde Tribal History, these lessons will share details regarding our Tribal Members, legislative acts and decisions that impact the Tribe, and our journey to be recognized again.
The lesson plans below include both PDF and presentation documents to be used in the classroom.
Questions: Contact our Curriculum Specialist at cheyanne.heidt@grandronde.org.
High School Math
CTGR High School Math Unit
The math lessons below are designed to be taught in-conjunction with each other as a small unit and build off the previous days’ lesson. Students will explore the Tribe’s process of monitoring their natural resources and discover the many steps taken before decisions can be made in that department.
The goal of these lessons is to create a comprehensive Native American curriculum that spreads Native American culture and history across multiple subjects, rather than specifically Social Studies.
The lesson plans below include both PDF and presentation documents to be used in the classroom.
Questions: Contact our Curriculum Specialist at cheyanne.heidt@grandronde.org.
High School Science
CTGR High School Science Unit
The science lessons below cover a variety of cultural/historical subjects as well as scientific concepts, emphasizing the building of traditional and historical structures.
The goal of these lessons is to create a comprehensive Native American curriculum that spreads Native American culture and history across multiple subjects, rather than specifically Social Studies and to bridge the gap between history and science.
The lesson plans below include both PDF and presentation documents to be used in the classroom.
Questions: Contact our Curriculum Specialist at cheyanne.heidt@grandronde.org.
High School US History
CTGR High School U.S. History Unit
In conjunction with High School Common Core Standards and the goals of Oregon Senate Bill 13, these U.S. history lessons aim to cover a wide timeline of Grand Ronde History and Culture.
These lessons are designed to be incorporated into a standing Social Studies curriculum where they appropriately align with other events in United States history. Covering some of the more important dates and events in Grand Ronde Tribal History, these lessons will share details regarding our Tribal Members, our cultural practices, and our past/present lifeways.
The lesson plans below include both PDF and presentation documents to be used in the classroom.
Questions: Contact our Curriculum Specialist at cheyanne.heidt@grandronde.org.
High School World History
CTGR High School World History Unit
In conjunction with High School Common Core Standards and the goals of Oregon Senate Bill 13, these world history lessons focus on the relationships and standings that Native American people have across the globe.
These lessons are designed to be incorporated into a standing government curriculum wherever they align with other concepts.
The lesson plans below include both PDF and presentation documents to be used in the classroom.
Questions: Contact our Curriculum Specialist at cheyanne.heidt@grandronde.org.
High School Health
CTGR High School Health Unit
The health lessons below are designed to be taught as either stand-alone lessons or a small unit. Students will explore the health of Native American people, the barriers put in place for proper health care, and the transition from traditional to modern medicine.
The goal of these lessons is to create a comprehensive Native American curriculum that spreads Native American culture and history across multiple subjects, rather than specifically Social Studies.
The lesson plans below include both PDF and presentation documents to be used in the classroom.
Questions: Contact our Curriculum Specialist at cheyanne.heidt@grandronde.org.
Additional Resources
See more resources created in support of the General CTGR Curriculum.