The English began exploring and settling into the Carolina Colony in the late 1500-early 1600s. The land was already inhabited by Native American tribes. How did they all get along? Who were the Native Americans on the land?

Extensive lesson plans for learners 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.

During this lesson plan, young scholars 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...

Reference material outlines the history and geography of Native American tribal areas. Website containes a map and instructional material for teachers.

George Catlin made extensive observations on the various native peoples that he encountered on his travels in the West. He recorded his experiences in letters and notes. These documents provide us with critical information on the culture...

How were the Native Americans of Texas affected by the Spanish rule from 1716 to 1821? How did Indian life change when Texas was led by Stephen F. Austin? This article addresses the relations between Indians and white settlers, as well...

Learn how members of many Native American tribes became a vital part of America's efforts during World War I and World War II, divising codes that were never broken by the enemy. Includes examples of encoded words.

Read about the various Native American tribes encountered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Review this discourse of the many treaties enacted between the settlers and Native Americans during the development of the Great Plains, the problems that arose, and the creation of reservations.

This site provides a biographical sketch of Chief Pontiac. Discusses his ties to many different Native American Tribes. Also discusses Pontiac's Rebellion.

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.

Legends and myths from several Native American cultures including plains tribes, woodland tribes, and others are found here.

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...

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.

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.

The Corps of Discovery stayed with the Mandan tribe for the first winter of their epic trip to the Pacific Coast. Read the entries in the Journals of Lewis and Clark to get first impressions and descriptions of the Native Americans who...

From several Native American tribes come these stories of Eagle. Values of the culture are preserved in the retelling of these stories that show Eagle's value and symbolism for the Native Americans.

Website for younger readers presents resources on American Indians for children and teachers. Provides simple online information, pictures, and fact sheets for kids about each tribe.

The Battle of Little Bighorn made an immense impression on American society and culture. Americans became obsessed with this battle and created artworks, shows, postcards, and dime novels. View primary sources from this era to understand...

Two sisters and authors go into detail over the journey of Lewis & Clark as they seek the Shoshone Indians for Sacagawea, who played a critical role in communication between the explorers and the Native Americans.

Describes the types of headwear worn by Native American tribes of the Northeast, Southeast, and the Plains.

At first, the Trail of Tears only described the Cherokee removal of 1838. Later it included the removals of all southeastern Native nations. Take a close look at these primary sources from the Smithsonian which include a reproduction of...

Provides general information on the Arapaho tribe, the buffalo hunters of the Great Plains.

Use this site to explore the literature of the Blackfeet Native Americans.