Procedures

• SET-UP:

  This lesson offers several options for you to use with your students whether you are teaching in class, using a hybrid model, or engaging through distance learning. It can be completed in steps as a class or independently by students.

  Each activity, video and handout included in the lesson can be linked to an online discussion board or learning management system. You can also save and share the following Google Docs and Slides for students to use with this lesson.

  Vocabulary Chart: Virginia Native Women in Leadership (Google Doc)

  Note-Taking Chart: Virginia Native Women in Leadership (Google Doc)

  Choice Board Trading Card Activity: Virginia Native Women in Leadership (Google Slides)

  By making copies of these Google Docs and Slides, you can adjust the instructions to meet the needs of your class and provide that copy to your students. Your students can also make a copy and complete the assignments digitally in the space provided.

• INTRODUCTION:

  Have students view the video clip below. Then engage in class discussion with the related questions.

  Video Clip 1: Matriarchy of Indigenous Societies During the Colonial Era (4:11)

  Diana Gates talked about the matriarchal organization of indigenous societies during the colonial era.

  • Define matriarchy.

  • How did the English describe the roles of native men and women?

  • Describe the matriarchal society that Diana Gates discusses.

  • Explain the differences between political and communal leadership.

• EXPLORATION:

  Share the following information with students before they view the accompanying video clip:

  Diana Gates explains that an "exceptional woman" can be defined as "unusual or untypical from the European or American perspective and unusually good or outstanding."

  Using the handout, have students view the following video clips and take notes in the chart on the handout to learn about these historical figures.

  You can use a jigsaw format to assign students one of the video clips and have them share their notes with the group.

  You can also reduce the number of videos the students are required to view by assigning specific videos or have students choose which they would prefer to watch.

• VIDEO CLIPS:

  Video Clip 2: Opposoquionuske (4:08)

  Diana Gates talks about Opposoquionuske as an exceptional woman among the Appomattoc and her interactions with early English settlers in Jamestown, Virginia.

  Video Clip 3: Cockakoeske (2:21)

  Diana Gates talks about Cockakoeske as an exceptional woman among the Pamunkey. She discusses her contributions and legacy regarding land sovereignty for tribes and hunting and fishing rights.

  Video Clip 4: Wane Roonseraw (3:47)

  Diana Gates talks about Wane Roonseraw as an exceptional woman among the Nottoway and her legacy including land allotments and advocacy for tribal children.

  Video Clip 5: Mollie Holmes Adams (1:57)

  Diana Gates talks about Mollie Holmes Adams as an exceptional woman among the Upper Mattaponi and her contributions including tribal cultural preservation.

• CONCLUSION:

  As a class, view the following video clips as a culmination to the topic. Then, engage in class discussion using the guiding questions:

  Video Clip 6: Evolution of Political and Communal Leadership Among Native Women (4:12)

  Diana Gates talks about how policies impacted the political and communal leadership among Native women over time.

  Video Clip 7: Rematriation (1:22)

  Diana Gates explains the meaning of this term as it relates to Native women and a return to political leadership in communities.

  • Explain the changes in political and communal leadership among Native women over time.

  • How are these issues being addressed today?

• ACTIVITY:

  Trading Cards: Have students choose one of the historical figures featured in the lesson and create a trading card that includes details that were discussed in the video clips. This can be done in written or in digital format using the following slides:

  Choice Board Trading Card Activity: Virginia Native Women in Leadership (Google Slides)

  Students can conduct additional research to learn more about their chosen historical figure.