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Bringing History Home: Native American History

For Teachers 4th - 6th
This 5th grade unit is an introduction to Native American history in the 19th and 20th centuries. The lessons focus on U.S. government policies that have determined the official relationship between the government and Native American...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Native American History

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of 27 Grade-Leveled texts (4-12) on the topic Native American History. Before European settlers came to North America, millions of native people lived in many unique societies. Explore the history of Native Americans...
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: Native American History

For Students 9th - 10th
These six extensive collections provide first-person historical accounts, audio clips of music and thousands of photographs from Native American cultures. Audio requires Windows Media Player for PCs, and QuickTime for Mac.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Native American Cultures Across the United States

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore different aspects of the cultures of the First Americans in this lesson plan. Stereotypes are often associated with Native Americans through movies and in the context of the Thanksgiving holiday. Specific information and...
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Native American Cultures: The Pre History of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on pre-Columbian Native American history and culture, including discussion on the impact of the Europeans.
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A&E Television

History.com: Native American History Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Before Christopher Columbus came to America, the expansive territory was inhabited by Native Americans. Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, as more explorers sought to colonize their land, Native Americans responded in various...
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University of California

The Bancroft Library: Images of Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
These artworks are visual interpretations of Native Americans through the eyes of American settlers. Follow a timeline from 1500-1900 to see the perceptions of Native Americans of the white settlers at that time.
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Native American Heritage Month (November)

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about the special events that take place during this celebration of Native American culture.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Site explains the federal law that was passed in 1990 that protects Native American cultural items: the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act(NAGPRA). The site answers FAQ on the NAGPRA and keeps online databases of...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: What Can You Make From a Buffalo?

For Students 3rd - 6th
The northern Plains Indians used every part of the buffalo. In this interactive matching game, students will match objects made by Native Americans from the buffalo.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Native American Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
The America that greeted the first Europeans was, thus, far from an empty wilderness. It is now thought that as many people lived in the Western Hemisphere as in Western Europe at that time -- about 40 million. Estimates of the number of...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Why Teach Native American History?: Wyoming's Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
In this learning module, students will learn about the contributions of two important Native Americans, Washakie and Sacajawea. It will also stress the importance of teaching and learning about the unique history, culture, and...
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A&E Television

History.com: Native American History Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
As explorers sought to colonize their land, Native Americans responded in various stages, from cooperation to indignation to revolt. The timeline begins in 1492 with the arrival of Christopher Columbus and ends on March 15, 2021:...
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Native American Cultures: Pre History of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief article about Native American culture and history prior to European settlement and with arrival of Europeans.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Immigration: Destroying the Native American Cultures

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Detailed and extensive account of the plight of Native Americans during the westward growth of America. Includes maps, audio recordings, authentic letters, speeches,a great timeline, and much more.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Traditions and Languages of Three Native Cultures

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson plan helps students learn aspects of three Native American languages, the Tlingit, Lakota, and Cherokee. Five lessons lead teachers and students through traditions, similarities and differences, and the importance of...
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The Museum of the Southeast American Indian

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of North Carolina museum's site offers articles, videos, artwork, crafts, music, and histories of Native Americans.
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Native American History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An online crossword puzzle by the New York Times Learning Network. The topic is Native American History. Too difficult for elementary students, but can be modified for their use.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Infinity of Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibtion of artwork and artifacts from geographic regions across the Americas highlights the historic significance and diversity of material culture produced by Native Americans, past to present. With examples of textiles, ceramics,...
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Illinois State Museum: Native Americans

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore aspects of Native American life in Illinois at this colorful website. Just click on the topics at the left to learn about this group during prehistoric and historic times.
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Tom Richey

Tom richey.net: Native American Cultures 1491 1607 [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents key ideas for examining the cultures of Native American tribes that lived in North America in early colonial times. Discusses the major groups, the way of life of each group, and where they lived.
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U.s. History Images: Native American Tribes

For Students 9th - 10th
Published images from the mid-1800s to the early part of the 1900s depicting Native Americans from tribes all over the United States.
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A&E Television

History.com: Native Americans Weren't Guaranteed the Right to Vote in Every State Until 1962

For Students 9th - 10th
Native people won citizenship in 1924, but the struggle for voting rights stretched on much longer. Native Americans couldn't be U.S. citizens when the country ratified its Constitution in 1788, and wouldn't win the right to be for 136...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Terms and Issues in Native American Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Stereotypes persist when discussing Native American arts and cultures, and sadly many people remain unaware of the complicated and fascinating histories of Native peoples and their art. Read examples of these stereotypes and what changes...

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