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Living in America (The Earliest Years)
Fifth graders work in groups to study a particular group of Native Americans. They use a study guide to guide their research and use the internet and text resources to gather information. Students post their research on a class web page.
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Music of the People - Native American Music
Third graders complete a unit of lessons on the singing, instruments, and dancing of Native Americans. They identify and play various instruments, complete worksheets, define key vocabulary, sing songs, and perform dances.
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On to the Great Falls
In this Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Great Falls activity, students read for information and complete comprehension activities. In this true and false, fill in the bank, and essay activity, students write answers to fifteen questions.
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The Iroquois Nation
Young scholars explore the culture of the Iroquois in order to write a new version of Cinderella. In this lesson on the traditions and life of the Iroquois, students engage in several activities, 8 different center and conduct research...
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A Hunting We Will Go
Students navigate the Internet to research online encyclopedias and answer questions. For this navigating the net lesson, students answers questions and compare their answers. Students discuss information gathered and the sources....
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Contributions
Second graders examine the contributions of the First Nations. In this contributions lesson, 2nd graders discover the origin of popcorn. Students read about popcorn and how popcorn can be used in many ways. Students write a paragraph...
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Sioux Treaty of 1868
Students explore and research the history of Native Americans in North America.
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Whose Rock Is This Anyway?
Students will seek to understand the events at Pipestone Quarry and what may have caused them. Pipestone Quarry in Pipestone, Minnesota, bears the mythic red Sioux quartzite called Pipestone or Catlinite.
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Windows of Wisconsin (History)
Fourth graders research the history of Wisconsin. They explore Wisconsin's culture, sovereignty and environment. Using multiple computer technology resources (computer, scanner, camera, internet), 4th graders develop a book on the...
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SEEDS WE EAT
Pupils identify seeds humans eat and do not eat. Students make seed collections, using common kitchen foods. Pupils display seeds from the foods they serve and discuss them with their guests. Students complete activities which identify...
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Designing Your Inner Self
Learners identify connections between various cultures and the symbolism used in them. Individually, they reflect on their own culture, beliefs and values and identify the symbolisms they use to show them. They discuss how their clothes...
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Describing Drum Beats in Native American Music
Students analyze the drum patterns and changing styles of the music and dance for the Native American song and dance "Owl Dance." They listen to a recording of "Owl Dance," discuss the cultural context of the song, and perform the song.
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The Trial of Standing Bear
Students investigate the story of Standing Bear and his people as they defied the U.S. Governemt and returned to their homes in Omaha. Their arrest was followed by a trial which the Ponca people won.
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Oklahoma
In this geography instructional activity, students read a 2 page selection detailing the location, history and early statehood of Oklahoma. They answer 10 true or false questions based on the reading.
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Native American Culture
Young scholars examine the links between culture and geography. In this Native American cultures instructional activity, students research the cultural traditions of selected Native American groups. Young scholars compare and contrast...
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Native Americans During the 19th and 20th Centuries
Students explore major events in Native American history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In this American history lesson, students listen to lectures, examine photographs, and analyze music regarding Native American history...
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Facial Tattoos or Face Painting
Students use a grid-like method to create a life-size self-portrait from a 3X5 black and white photo. They explore the different customs and rituals surrounding face painting from ancient through modern civilizations. Students create a...
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Native American Storytelling
Eleventh graders examine the background of Native American myths and legends. In this American History lesson, 11th graders read a myth out loud to their classmates. Students compare and contrast their myths with other...
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Sharing Their Stories: Native American Literature and Culture in 19th Century America
Learners investigate Native American culture reading and writing about early Native American authors. They listen to an expert to extend their understanding of the culture.
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Third graders explore describing the interactions between the English settlers and the Powhatan people. They include the contributions of the Powhatan's to the survival of the settlers and review how the Powhatan people and the English...
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Massachusetts
In this Massachusetts activity, students read a two page text about the history of the state of Massachusetts. Students answer 10 true and false questions.
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Chief Pontiac's Speech
In this primary source research worksheet, students examine th text of speech given by Chief Pontiac and respond to 4 short answer questions regarding its content.
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Rain Dance
Students identify part of the Native American culture and perform a "rain dance".
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Clean Water vs. Dirty Water
Students study the importance of clean water to the survival of organisms and what activiities and material pollute water. They measure the temperature of water samples and create a class graph.
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