Indigenous Peoples' Day (Columbus Day)

Holidays & Events

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

Christopher Columbus is a very controversial figure in history. In fact, many states now refer to Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day. In this lesson, students learn about Christopher Columbus and discuss why many states have changed the name of this holiday.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
interpretive

Vocabulary

explorer
anniversary
discovery
inhabit
stumble upon
controversial
resistance
colonize
depict
deserve
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