Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Michikinikwa or Little Turtle

For Students 3rd - 8th
Recounts the life of Little Turtle. Little Turtle was the war chief of the Miami Indians, the most powerful Indian Tribe in Ohio, who finally advocated for peace with the new United States government.
Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Miami Indians

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn the exciting story of the Miami Indians and how they became the most powerful Indian tribe in Ohio. Click on underlined words throughout the text to go to links containing related information.
Primary
Other

Early America: Milestones: Northwest Ordinance

For Students 9th - 10th
An introductory summary of the Northwest Ordinance along with a picture of the original document and the text to the full document.
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: We're Free... Let's Grow!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the challenges the nation faced when it acquired the Northwest Territory, including America's doubling in geographical size and how the new territory was to be added to the U.S.
Website
University of Washington

Northwest Imagery: The Photography of Edward and Asahel Curtis

For Students 9th - 10th
Edward and Asahel Curtis provide wonderful insight into Washington State in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Edward provides us his perceived traditions of North American Indians and Asahel photographed Washington's natural resources...
Graphic
Curated OER

Map of the Northwest Territory

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a study guide about the Northwest Ordinance created to help students prepare for the Citizenship portion of the Ohio 9th Grade Proficiency Test. There are links to important terms or other related words.