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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molly of Denali: Beading Art Game

For Students 1st - 2nd
Use this Molly of Denali digital game to extend and expand students' use of informational text, as well as their knowledge of Alaska Native culture. In this game, Molly shows players how to make various beading designs using the...
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Native American Crafts for Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Students and teachers will enjoy the craft project ideas on this colorful site! You'll find simple instructions with illustrations on how to make a Kachina doll, canoe, totem pole, rainstick, tepee, rattle, and a bulletin board to tie it...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Native American Poetry and Sand Paintings

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, your learners can read Native American poetry, then create their own unique sand paintings. Provides links to handouts and information as well assessment criteria, and extension ideas.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Common Visions, Common Voices

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan gives students a chance to explore the art and literature of Indians, Africans, Mayans, and Native Americans. Provides plenty of links to photo examples, and lesson extension ideas.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Lesson: Navajo Weaving

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Intergrating dance into your social studies lesson on the Navajo culture will give your students a glimpse into another way of life. They will use their knowledge of loom weaving, Native Americans, and creative dance to express these...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: An Introduction to the Song Dynasty (960 1279)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Song dynasty was the second great "medieval" period of China. Northern Song (while it lasted) and the Southern Song (from 1127 until 1279) achieved incredible feats of learning, science, art, and philosophy. International trade and...