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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: More Amazing Americans: A Web Quest

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "More Amazing Americans: A WebQuest." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab. A few of the famous Americans include Leonard Bernstein,...
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Pocahontas

For Students 9th - 10th
Among the most famous women in early American history, Pocahontas is credited with helping the struggling English settlers survive.
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Other

Lehigh University Digital Library: Pocahontas Archive Images

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers an expansive image gallery of famous Native American Indian woman Pocahontas.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Famous Americans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using this flipchart you will be able to teach about Abraham Lincoln, Betsy Ross, George Washington, Pocahontas, Martin Luther King, Jr., and President's Day.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Pocahontas

For Students 1st - 5th
A collection of folklore and facts of one of the most famous Native American women in history. Get to know who Pocahontas was and why she is remembered in social studies lessons.
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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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Curated OER

Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography: American Indians: Black Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to the portrait of Black Hawk to read a brief biography of this famous Native American chief. From the Smithsonian Institution.