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A Tale of Two Holidays: Comparing Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day

This three-page worksheet introduces contrasting historical narratives surrounding Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day.

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This three-page worksheet introduces contrasting historical narratives surrounding Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day. Students read informational text, complete a compare-and-contrast organizer, and respond to reflection questions about historical perspective and Indigenous experiences.

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  • Students will compare the origins and significance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day.
  • Students will identify differing historical perspectives about Columbus’s arrival in the Americas.
  • Students will analyze how historical narratives change depending on whose experiences are represented.
  • Students will reflect on the importance of including Indigenous perspectives in history.
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