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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Traditions and Languages of Three Native Cultures

For Teachers K - 1st
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...
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Native American History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Native American Clothing

For Students 1st - 6th
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.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Clothing

For Students 3rd - 8th
Understand how Native American Indian made clothes out of deerskin hides used to make skirts, shirts, and moccasins on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History: The Teepee, Longhouse, and Pueblo Homes

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site explore the Native American Indian teepee, longhouse, and pueblo homes and dwellings in the United States.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Tribes and Regions

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about where Native American Indian tribes and regions in the United States on this site.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Native American Tribes and Regions

For Students 2nd - 6th
Reference material outlines the history and geography of Native American tribal areas. Website containes a map and instructional material for teachers.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: John W. Kinchelo, Iii: American Indians at European Contact

For Students 9th - 10th
Native Americans inhabited the New World long before European explorers began establishing settlements on the land. This entry addresses the challenges the natives had to face upon Europe's arrival, trials in relationships, and how...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Print out a crossword puzzle game about Native Americans. Test your knowledge of Native American history with this puzzle.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil Rights for Kids: Native American Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
A site investigating the history of Native American Rights from the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears to the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968.
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Northwestern University

Northwestern University: Edward S. Curtis's the North American Indian

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Pontiac

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a biographical sketch of Chief Pontiac. Discusses his ties to many different Native American Tribes. Also discusses Pontiac's Rebellion.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Lewis and Clark Barter With Native Americans

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this instructional activity you will define the term barter and give examples of bartering in several different areas. Find out how this system took shape and was useful to Lewis and Clark. This site is extremely informative and...
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Stanford University

Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: King Philip's War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students analyze original documents to evaluate the conflict between colonists under King Philip and Native Americans.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Strength of Native American Music (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan about analyzing and discussing the relationship between Native American music, culture, and history in which students learn how music can be a tool for cultural survival. Requires access to an episode from "American Roots...
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Virginia History Series

Virginia History Series: Indians of Virginia [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Amazing visual presentation about the history of Indians in Virginia. included in this comprehensive slideshow are startling pictures and maps tracing the Native American culture from prehistoric times through the 1600's.
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Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

History Is Fun: Jamestown Questions and Answers [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This document presents important questions about the Jamestown settlement, along with detailed answers. Topics include the Native American Powhatan Indians and their interactions with the settlers, the purpose of creating the settlement...
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Other

About North Georgia: Cherokee History in Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
About North Georgia provides an account that thoroughly tracks the history of the Cherokee Indians in Georgia and their influence on Georgia's culture.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Native American Mythology

For Students 1st - 6th
History for Kids presents an overview of the diverse mythology of Native American tribes and provides details of common threads among them. Teacher resources included.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Angie Debo Collection: Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the writings of Oklahoma historian Angie Debo and her work as a civil rights activist,
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Famous Native Americans

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the famous Native American Indians like Pocahontas, Sitting Bull, and Geronimo on this website.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Native American Art for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Native American art in the United States. Beautiful works of the indigenous people.
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Kenyon College

Kenyon College: Family Farm Project: Native American Farming

For Students 3rd - 5th
Kenyon College provides information about the Adena and Hopewell Indians and how Native Americans farmed, followed by comprehension questions.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Religion

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about Native American Indian religion including the Great Spirit, rites of passage, and medicine men on this website.

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