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Understanding Native American Culture

Ninth graders explore Native American culture. In this early Americans lesson, 9th graders will visit several stations around the room and examine native American artifacts then draw comparisons to other cultures. Students will then assemble their own cultural demonstration which shares aspects of their own cultural experiences via magazine collage. This lesson includes online resources, extension activities, and teaching tips.

 

The Native American Indian Women Quest

Young scholars research background information on the role of Native American women. They then participate in a four station center which enables the students to view pictures, investigate new vocabulary, and research Native American recipies.

 

Lewis and Clark and Native Americans, Part II

Students research the Native Americans living in the regions explored by Lewis and Clark. They identify the modern-day names of sites claimed by the Lakota Indians, and create a poster of the original Native American names.

 

The Strength of Native American Music

What is American Roots music? Examine the relationship between music, culture, and history as it relates to America. Middle schoolers will discuss how one can use music to survive culturally. They will also discover the role of music in preserving Native American culture.

 

Native American Acrostic Poems

Fifth graders apply knowledge about Native American tribes while writing an acrostic poem. They enhance the writing with pictures that symbolize important characteristics of the tribes. They use digital cameras, scanners, image editing and word processing software to create a final presentation of the poetry.

 

Native American Report

Fourth graders explore various Native American tribes and work in groups to create a report.  In this Native American lesson, 4th graders gather information which is included in a report and present it to the rest of the class. 

 

Texas Regions and Native Americans of Texas

Fourth graders research to find the regions of Texas.  In this technology lesson, 4th graders create a Kid Pix project showing the location of various regions of Texas.  Students show where in those regions Native American tribes lived.

 

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3rd - 8th
5.0
Native American Word Search

Students search this puzzle for the names of 20 of the most populous Native American groups in the United States today. They find in this word search puzzle the names of 20 of the 30 most populous Indian groups, according to the 1990 U.S. census.

 

Movement of Native American Tribes 1830-1890

Students discuss the movement of Native Americans to Indian reservations.  In this U.S. History instructional activity, students select two Indian Tribes to study and work over the course of 7 days to collect specific details about their selected tribes.

 

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Native American Culture

Students read a variety of Native American Literature and discuss the main idea by answering critical thinking questions about the poem. Students use context clues to understand the feeling of the Native American culture about the Earth. Students develop comprehension skills through role playing and analyzing native American Reading materials