Educational Resources

The 1854 Treaty Authority has compiled and developed a number of free lesson plans for educators to implement in their own curriculum. Our educational resources span a variety of topics, from treaty rights to ecology to Ojibwe culture.

Lesson Plans

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Grade K-3
Grade 3-5
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Wiisinidaa!

Topic: Ecology, Natural Sciences, Food Webs
Grade level: K-3
MN Standards: 4.1.1.1.1

Students explore woodland ecology and food systems through a capture-the-flag style game.

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Wild Rice Detective

Source: Great Lakes Aquarium
Topic: Ecosystems, Human Impact on Environment
Grade level: 3-5
MN Standards: 3.1.1.2.4, 3.1.3.2.1, 3.1.3.2.2, 4.1.2.1.1, 5.1.1.1.3, 5.1.1.1.4, 5.1.1.2.2, 5.4.4.1.1, 7.1.1.2.3, 7.1.1.2.4, 7.4.4.1.2, 8.1.3.4.1, 9.4.2.1.

Students will learn about the life cycle of wild rice and traditional harvest methods.

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