Wounded Knee Massacre, Ghost Dance

How did the Ghost Dance movement reflect the hope and resilience of Native American communities in the face of adversity? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Ghost Dance movement and the massacre at Wounded Knee. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

• Included in this resource:
• Do Now - Primary source photograph analysis with questions
• The Massacre at Wounded Knee reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions
• Sarah Winnemucca POV with scaffolding questions
• Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: What effect do you think the massacre at Wounded Knee would have on relations between Plains Indians and the United States in the future?
• Answer key for teachers (suggested)

★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you!

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