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PBS

New Perspectives on the West: Francisco Vasquez De Coronado

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado. Discusses his exploration into the current U.S. in search of gold. Includes a link to a translation of his chronicle of the journeys.
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Other

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Not exclusive to pre-contact, this site has an extensive collection of resources that describe many facets of various Pueblo cultures.
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Other

Joseph Bruchac Home Page: Joseph Bruchac

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is Joseph Bruchac's homepage. It provides links to his biography, a listing of his major works, and other online resources for the author. It also provides links to several of his poems to open or download on mp3.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Zuni

For Students 9th - 10th
This reference introduced the Zuni tribe located in New Mexico. Read about their marriage customs, family life, economy, religion and socialization.
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Handout
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Native American Religious Beliefs and Practices

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief descriptions of the religious practices of six Native American groups, including the Iroquois and the Muskogee. A great resource from the National Humanities Center.
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PBS

New Perspectives on the West: Frank Cushing Zuni Anthropologist

For Students 9th - 10th
A PBS biography of the Anthropologist Frank Cushing, who lived among the Zuni in 1879.