Oklahoma Academic Standard 3. The student will analyze the significant events and historic personalities contributing to the development of the state of Oklahoma.
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Objective 3.9 Commemorate Statehood Day, November 16, as the joining of Indian and Oklahoma Territories.
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In a Nutshell
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Statehood day is an opportunity for students to evaluate the importance of our multicultural population and the history of the joining of two regions into one state. Statehood celebrations should include a focus on how a state joins the union. including the writing of its own constitution, laws, and establishment of a state system of government.
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Teacher Action
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Student Action
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Provide opportunities for students to examine point of view and give examples relevant to the processes of statehood.
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Assist students to use maps, graphs, and other simple geographic models to describe the physical and human features of the state.
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Explain how people can work together to make decisions in their community and state.
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Explain and give examples of how individuals and groups have shaped significant historical changes in the community and state.
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Key Concepts
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Misconceptions
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uniqueness of joining two territories into one state; creation of a state constitution
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historic symbolic ceremonies, such as the "wedding" of Indian and Oklahoma territories.
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historic personalities, such as President Roosevelt and first Governor Charles Haskell
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Instructional Resources
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Access suggested instructional resources correlated to the learning standard and objective.
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