US History - Battle of Little Bighorn 1876

Overview: Examine the Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custer’s Last Stand, where Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer’s 7th Cavalry was decisively defeated by the combined forces of the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes.

• Activities:
o Relay Activity: Students will work in groups to relay detailed battle events using icons, aiming to create the most accurate set of maps.
o Guided Reading: Engage in a guided reading session, focusing on detailed accounts of the battle, and identify three key facts while highlighting and researching unknown terms.
o Storyboard Activity: Design a storyboard for a potential video game featuring the battle, considering the environment, key characters involved, and the sequence of actions.
o Recap Quiz: Test knowledge of the battle’s key aspects, including dates, leaders, outcomes, and the U.S. government’s response to the defeat.