Lakota Winter Counts
Curriculum Standards
Integrating Aboriginal Perspective in Curricula Document - This knowledge functions as the collective memory of the people and aides them in the preservation of their histories to this day. Current Topics in First Nations, Metis & Inuit Studies L.E.1.1 - Students are asked to research and create a winter count representing an issue explored in this learning experience. How to Access This Resource
Lakota Winter Counts is available as an online exhibit via the Smithsonian National Museum at http://wintercounts.si.edu/. The accompanying Teacher's Guide is available as a PDF at http://wintercounts.si.edu/html_version/pdfs/lakotaTG_full.pdf. |
Classroom Use
"Winter counts are physical records that were used in conjunction with a more extensive oral history. Each year was named for an event and the pictures referring to the year names served as a reference source that could be consulted regarding the order of the years." The Lakota Winter Count online exhibit, hosted by the Smithsonian National Museum, features the history behind winter counts and pictures of actual winter counts dating back to 1701, complete with explanations. This exhibit also features an accompanying Teacher's Guide which provides curriculum comparisons, how to use the exhibit in the classroom, and detailed lesson plans. |