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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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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Writing Native American Style

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this instructional activity students will reinforce their knowledge about Native Americans and their culture. They will also be introduced to Native American writing. The students will read The Legend of The Indian Paintbrush by Tomie...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Mythology and Legends

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explores Native American Indian mythology and legends. Learn how creation myths and other stories passed down over history.
Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Docsteach: The Impact of Westward Expansion on Native American Groups

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, young scholars will examine the impact of westward expansion and settlement on Native American groups following the Civil War. Students will explore a variety of documents to get a sense of the issues faced by Native...
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Other

Manataka American Indian Council: American Indian Universal Sign Language

For Students 9th - 10th
A text based article examining the history and importance of Native American sign language. Experts in this field and their work is acknowledged as well.
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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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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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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: American Indian Food

For Students 9th - 10th
Reprinted with permission from Tar Heel Junior Historian, spring 2007, this article provides an in-depth review of the food eaten by North Carolina natives thousands of years ago.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Homes and Dwellings

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the Native American Indian homes and dwellings in the United States with this website. Explore how Native America Indians used teepee, wigwam, longhouse, pueblo, and more.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Pueblo Tribe

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this site, students will learn about the history, language, clothing, food, homes, fun facts, and government of the Native American Indian Pueblo Tribe.
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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: 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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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore Native American Indians found in the United States on this website. Learn about their homes, art, food, clothing, and tribes.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Apache Tribal Peoples

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this site, students learn about Native American Indian Apache tribe from the Southwest of the United States.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Cherokee Tribe and Peoples

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the Cherokee the Native American Indian tribe from the Southeast of the United States on this website.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Iroquois Tribe

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains information about the Native American Indian tribe the Iroquois from the Northeast of the United States. Learn about what they lived in, wore, and other fun facts!
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Sioux Nation and Tribe

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Native American Indian tribe the Sioux Nation from the Great Plains of the United States on this site. Explore where the Sioux live, eat, and more on this website.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Chickasaw Tribe

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about Native American Indian Chickasaw Tribe on this site. Students can explore their history, language, clothing, food, homes, fun facts, and government.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Inuit Peoples

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the Native American Indian Inuit Peoples on this website. Learn about their history, language, clothing, food, homes, fun facts, and government.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Native American Art

For Students 1st - 6th
History for Kids reference page provides an overview of Native American art which is representative of unique and diverse tribes throughout the Americas prior to Columbus.
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Other

American Indian Heritage Month: Iwo Jima Flag Raiser

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of Ira Hayes, a Pima Indian who was one of the flag raisers in the iconic picture of at Iwo Jima, relates his actions in World War II, and the sad circumstances of his death.
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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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