Unit Plan
Other

Native American Indian Legends: Origin of the Saguaro and Palo Verde Cacti: A Pi

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A Native American Pima legend on how the saguaro and palo verde cacti came into existence. With links to other Native American legends, artwork, photographs, articles, and more.
Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A Smithsonian Institution museum dedicated to the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of the native Americans of the Western Hemisphere.
Lesson Plan
California State University

Navaho Rug

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A simple, but dynamic introductory weaving lesson that focuses on the art of the Navaho Native Americans. The lesson is well thought-out and includes references to children's literature to read as an introduction.
eBook
Other

Healing Story: Shingebiss and the North Wind: A Chippewa Story

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read the Nineteeth Century Chippewa tale "Shingebiss and the North Wind." Complete with chant melody that goes with the story and a musical score.
Website
Aaron Shepherd

Aaron's Storybook: Folktales

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Many folktale resources are offered here. Texts of stories, "extras" including music and audio files, posters and background information can be found for some stories.