Eighth graders read excerpts of "Undaunted Courage" by Stephen Ambrose. As a class, they view slides of artwork from the time period of westward expansion and Native Americans, write their reactions and share them with the class. To...

After a quick study of Native American art, symbolism, and pattern design children make a ceramic vase. They read about the use, production, and design of Native American vases or pots, then use clay to create one of their own. Tip:...

Students complete a unit of study about Native American visual art. In this visual art lesson, students complete five lessons to study Native American art.

Imagine life from a horse's perspective. That's what the class will be doing after they analyze images of the Crow installation piece, Horse Outfit. They analyze the cultural significance of the work, the tribe who created it, and then...

Students examine Native American oral traditions. In this Georgia history lesson plan, students discuss Native American oral traditions and research stories of migration. Students create their own oral history projects that feature their...

Students investigate the cultures of Native Americans and Euro-Americans through their clothing.  In this photograph analysis activity, students observe historic photographs and analyze the style of clothes people wore and how it...

Seventh graders research a culture and art produced by the people of that culture. They create a PowerPoint presentation to explain their findings. Students make a sand painting depicting the art of that era.

Fifth graders identify specific works of art as belonging to particular cultures, times, & places, recognize & apply elements of art, learn techniques for working with each material, critique artwork, & discuss how artwork...

Students research the point of view of key figures present at the Walla Walla Treaty council. Students analyze primary and secondary sources to determine how various groups of people involved in the treaty council viewed the events as...

Young scholars compare and contrast African-American, Asian-American, Chicano and Native-American movements with the civil rights movement and are exposed to the sociopolitical and economic factors involved in the rise of social movements.

Students discover archaeology by investigating the history of Native Americans in Georgia.  In this U.S. history instructional activity, students participate in a mock archaeological excavation in their classroom by recovering...

Research the use of sand paintings in the Navajo tribe. Your students work together to design their own sand painting. They share their creation with the class describing what the symbols mean.

High schoolers analyze common recurring motifs and themes found in literature and artwork from various cultures. They research and report of the "trickster" motif found in Native american, Mayan, and Ethiopian cultures.

Learners research and examine primary sources concerning the Washington Territory. In this Native American removal instructional activity, students view portrait images created by Gustav Sohon. Learners then read several biographies that...

Learners examine examples of rock art and the reasons why they were made. They translate the images into a creative writing piece that be attached to their own rock art.

Sixth graders study the artwork of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith before creating their own. In this painting instructional activity, 6th graders examine two pieces of work by Jaune Quick-to-See from the online collection of the Missoula Art...

Learners view a PowerPoint about Tibetan monks to help them explain the culture's world views, myths and religious beliefs. They investigate Navajo sand paintings and compare how they are similar to the Tibetan monks' artwork.

What is a parfleche? It is a box used by the Plains Indians to carry goods as they traveled. First, the class will discuss the uses of these highly ornate boxes and the nature of the Plains Indians' nomadic lifestyle. Then, the class...

High schoolers sketch a design based on "The Night Chanter." In this art design instructional activity, students listen to the Native American prayer, "The Night Chanter" and illustrate their personal vision of the chant. High schoolers...

Young scholars examine art and primary documents that depicts the Native Americans' crossing of Washington's Bitterroot Mountains to arrive at the Spokane Council. Students investigate and compare maps and other historical materials...

Fifth graders carefully analyze the artwork, Les Emigrants, and explore the reasons that people emigrated to the United States, and what life was like for new arrivals. They discuss what things immigrants were able to bring with them and...

Students explore how immigration has changed the culture of America. After identifying the foods and diets of Europeans and Native cultures, students create a map indicating where foods came from. Students design a restaurant menu,...

Students compare and contrast symbols used in African and Plains Indian art. In this visual arts instructional activity, students compare symbols of 2 cultural groups found in their art. Students write a description of what items might...

Students explore their own culture and identity through the study of literature and artwork of other cultures. Students read and discuss Last of the Breed and identify cultural values. They create a presentation that incorporates their...