Smithsonian Launches New Lesson on California Native American Resilience
February 24, 2025
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian has introduced an online lesson for students to explore California Native American survival and resilience during the Spanish mission period. This resource offers students an opportunity to analyze primary and secondary sources, focusing on how Native people resisted and adapted through adversity. The lesson is available for grades 4-12 and aligns with national education standards.
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