Students will understand the challenges and barriers faced by Native American athletes in the early 20th century, especially in major leagues like MLB. Students will learn about the importance of the World Series in the early 20th century and how it served as both a personal and cultural milestone for players like Bender and Meyers.
Using a PBS KIDS Molly of Denali video, this lesson highlights the cultural and ecological importance of acorns through an Indigenous lens. Students watch a video, discuss key themes, and explore how traditional knowledge helps people care for the land. They make personal connections through observation, storytelling, and drawing activities.
Students will learn about how Native American families have been important throughout history and how they work together to stay strong and keep their traditions. Students will understand that even when things are hard, people can be strong and keep going. They will learn that Native Americans have shown strength over time.
