California Indian Geographies: Reading Maps and Mapping Space
HSS 8.8.2, L.9-10.4This lesson introduces students to the important concepts of Indigenous geographies and mapping in California. The lesson covers the historical and political context of mapping and uncovers its relationship to U.S. invasion and ongoing occupation of California Indian homelands. The lesson covers 4 key terms and analyzes 3 significant California Indian places in order to demonstrate mapping to students beyond a one dimensional understanding of what maps are. The lesson includes videos and a creative in-class activity where students will get the chance to draw their own map of California.
