Recognize Native peoples as LIVING nations today, not only of the past
Exercise
Difficulty 5
~7 min
hist.g2.f.cul.indigenous_living_nations_today.ex_04
Media Audit
Prompt
Find one image of 'Native American' people in a book, magazine, or online (with a grown-up's help). Apply the 3 checks: (1) Is the image PRESENT TENSE or PAST TENSE? (2) Is a SPECIFIC nation named? (3) Is the image by/with the Indigenous community? Write your findings.
How it's presented
mode
text
Answer criteria
type
media critique
rubric
All 3 checks applied; specific evidence cited; verdict articulated
Hints
- Look for the year of the photo or illustration.
- Look for a nation name (not just 'Native American').
- Check the credits or source line - is an Indigenous person named?
Misconceptions to watch
- Children may apply checks superficially - prompt for specific image elements.
Used in lessons