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Curated OER

Inuit Culture: The Family

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the attributes of Inuit families. For this cultural practices lesson, students read "Saqiyuq: Stories for the Lives of Three Inuit Women," and respond to 10 comprehension and critical thinking questions about the...
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Purdue University

Purdue University: Pottery by American Indian Women

For Students 9th - 10th
A fabulous collection of information and photos of American Indian potters. There are several color images and multiple pages of the history behind these talented artists.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Joy Harjo

For Students 9th - 10th
Joy Harjo is the focus of this brief biography highlighting her poetry which concentrates on celebrating Native American women. See "Joy Harjo Activities" for more materials.
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Other

Western History Genealogy: Digital Images: Native American Women

For Students 9th - 10th
A picture gallery with information about the roles that Native American women played in everyday life in the late 19th century in the West.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Native American Reference Weblist

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides a series of sites about Native Americans, featuring their history, literature and culture, news and current events,government and law, their libraries, museums, and archives, and, lastly, their tribes and...