What amazing people you met this week! You learned that Native nations valued leaders who were wise, brave, and generous — leaders who put their people first.
You met Sacagawea, who guided explorers across the west with her baby on her back. You met Sequoyah, who spent twelve years inventing Cherokee writing with 85 symbols. You met Sitting Bull, who stood strong for the Lakota, and Wilma Mankiller, the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
You even invented your own symbols and thought about how YOU can lead by standing up for others. Now show what you know!
1. Which leader from this week inspired you most? Why?
2. What qualities did Native nations look for in a leader?
Write the letter: A (Sacagawea), B (Sequoyah), C (Sitting Bull), or D (Wilma Mankiller).
| Achievement | A, B, C, or D? |
|---|---|
| Guided Lewis and Clark with a baby on her back | |
| Invented the Cherokee writing system | |
| Lakota leader who stood strong for his people | |
| First woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation | |
| Face appears on a golden dollar coin | |
| Brought clean water and clinics to villages |
1. Sacagawea was a woman.
2. Sequoyah invented 85 for Cherokee sounds.
3. Sitting Bull was a leader.
4. Wilma Mankiller led the Nation.
5. Great leaders were wise, generous, and .
6. Sitting Bull spoke of making a good life for our .
Write T for true or F for false in each circle.
Make a hero poster for your favorite leader from this week — draw them and write their name in big letters.
This week you learned:
• Great leaders were wise, brave, and generous
• Sacagawea guided explorers; Sequoyah invented writing
• Sitting Bull and Wilma Mankiller stood up for their people
• You can be a leader too, right now
Next week: Our final week — how Native American history lives on TODAY, in nations, names, foods, and celebrations all around you!
| I can... | Circle one |
|---|---|
| Name four Native American leaders | YES / NOT YET |
| Tell what each leader did | YES / NOT YET |
| Explain how I can lead too | YES / NOT YET |