Great Law of Peace Art-Based Lesson Plan
Let's learn about the Great Law of Peace!
First, read the chapter "G Is for Great Law of Peace" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Tadodaho's Transformation Activity- ln the Haudenosaunee story of the Great Peacemaker, the leader of the Onondaga people undergoes a huge transformation. Using the print-and-go activity page provided, illustrate what Tadodaho looked like before and after his change.
United Power Activity- The Great Peacemaker used a bundle of arrows to demonstrate how people are stronger when they come together. Let's engineer our own arrows and try this arrow experiment for ourselves! Use the information on the worksheet provided.
A Symbol of Peace Activity- When the Peacemaker convinced the war chiefs to stop fighting and come together, they gathered under the shade of a giant white pine tree whose needles grew in clusters of five. This tree became the symbol for peace. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to design a peace symbol of your own.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on Onondaga leader Canasatego with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about his life
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
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Let's learn about the Great Law of Peace!
First, read the chapter "G Is for Great Law of Peace" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Tadodaho's Transformation Activity- ln the Haudenosaunee story of the Great Peacemaker, the leader of the Onondaga people undergoes a huge transformation. Using the print-and-go activity page provided, illustrate what Tadodaho looked like before and after his change.
United Power Activity- The Great Peacemaker used a bundle of arrows to demonstrate how people are stronger when they come together. Let's engineer our own arrows and try this arrow experiment for ourselves! Use the information on the worksheet provided.
A Symbol of Peace Activity- When the Peacemaker convinced the war chiefs to stop fighting and come together, they gathered under the shade of a giant white pine tree whose needles grew in clusters of five. This tree became the symbol for peace. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to design a peace symbol of your own.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on Onondaga leader Canasatego with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about his life
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's learn about the Great Law of Peace!
First, read the chapter "G Is for Great Law of Peace" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Tadodaho's Transformation Activity- ln the Haudenosaunee story of the Great Peacemaker, the leader of the Onondaga people undergoes a huge transformation. Using the print-and-go activity page provided, illustrate what Tadodaho looked like before and after his change.
United Power Activity- The Great Peacemaker used a bundle of arrows to demonstrate how people are stronger when they come together. Let's engineer our own arrows and try this arrow experiment for ourselves! Use the information on the worksheet provided.
A Symbol of Peace Activity- When the Peacemaker convinced the war chiefs to stop fighting and come together, they gathered under the shade of a giant white pine tree whose needles grew in clusters of five. This tree became the symbol for peace. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to design a peace symbol of your own.
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on Onondaga leader Canasatego with original coloring page featuring a biography and quotation plus a recommended resource to learn more about his life
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!