National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Traditions and Languages of Three Native Cultures
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...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Native American Diversity
Extensive lesson plans for students to become familiar with the traditions and customs of different Native American groups and compare them to each other. There are links included in more information needed in the lessons.
Northwestern University
Northwestern University: Edward S. Curtis's the North American Indian
The Library of Congress presents over 2,000 prints from the work of the famed photographer,Edward S. Curtis, who recorded Native American dress, ceremonies, life, and culture representing over 80 tribes during the first half of the 20th...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Native Americans
During this lesson, students will recognize that Native Americans were the first inhabitants of our country. They will locate on a map where different tribes lived and compare and contrast different tribes' basic needs and customs.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Early American and Colonial Period to 1776
Background information about the literary traditions of the pre-Colonial and Colonial period. Includes information about Native American oral traditions and Native American cultures. Follow the links to the Early American era and to...
EL Education
El Education: Native American Living
Students study Native American life and stereotypes during pre-colonial times. Then they create a historical magazine providing information and illustrations about pre-colonial Northeastern woodland tribes.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Native American History
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.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Native American Citizenship
After invading the land long lived on by the Native Americans, the United States government only gave them the right to citizenship in 1924 as detailed here.
Other
Native American Traditional Stories, Legends and Myths
Legends and myths from several Native American cultures including plains tribes, woodland tribes, and others are found here.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Native American Clothing
History for Kids provides an overview summarizing the types of materials used and clothing worn by Native Americans as well as a short fact list.
Other
Native American Indian Cultures
Extensive listing of the Native American Indian Cultures from Mexico and various parts of South America. Click on an Indian culture and obtain valuable information about each unique tribe.
Other
Ohio Historical Society: Mississippian Cultures
The Mississippian groups built huge mounds, farmed, and had a distinctive culture. Thumbnails of images lead to more information about their ornaments, effigy pipes, pottery, and their art and ceremony.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Arctic Peoples of North America
Learn about the art of the native Americans of the Arctic region in this overview of their art with a selection of relevant objects each with it's own detailed object description.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Native American Tribes and Regions
Reference material outlines the history and geography of Native American tribal areas. Website containes a map and instructional material for teachers.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Tribes and Regions
Kids learn about where Native American Indian tribes and regions in the United States on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Religion
Kids learn about Native American Indian religion including the Great Spirit, rites of passage, and medicine men on this website.
Other
The Great Plains in Midwestern Culture
Discusses the history of the people on the Great Plains, both the Native Americans and early settlers.
Native American Art and Technology
Native Tech: Native American Beadwork: Meaning in Native American Life
An interesting look at the role beads and jewelry played in the cultural lives of the Northeast Woodland Indians. Find out about their uses in ceremonies and trade.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ahtna
The students will learn about the Ahtna people. Their origins and their culture.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Achumawi
The students will learn about the origins and the culture of the Achumawi people in northeast California.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Gros Ventre
With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the native American people the Gros Ventre.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Hopi Tewa
With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the native American people the Hopi-Tewa.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kalapuya
With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the native American people, the Kalapuya.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Inughuit Kinship
With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the native American people, the Inughuit - Kinship.