Young explorers, all aboard the shallop to discover how early European explorers would navigate the American coastline to find resources, map terrain, and trade with Native American tribes.

Students examine the movement of Native American tribes during the mid 1800's. In this American History activity, students study two Native American tribes that live in the United States and complete a comparison/analyze project....

Students listen and react to recordings of Native American Instruments with each student completing a corresponding Reaction Worksheet after listening to the recordings.

Fourth graders identify the three Native American groups highlighted in this activity. In this Native American lesson plan, 4th graders answer comprehension questions, and classify the adaptations of the groups in a worksheet.

Students explore Native American foods.  In this middle school mathematics activity, students research the types of foods Native Americans across the country typically ate.  Students summarize a recipe in their own worlds. 

Young scholars explore major events in Native American history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In this American history instructional activity, students listen to lectures, examine photographs, and analyze music regarding...

Learners explore what life was like for African-Americans and Native Americans during the American Revolution. In this early U.S. history lesson, students research primary sources to find out more about their lives in order to write...

Students investigate architecture by exploring Native American culture. In this cultural awareness activity, students identify the Native Americans and the homes they created to survive the weather. Students participate in a role-playing...

Students discover what an atlatl is and how to use it. In this Native American lesson plan, students discuss the history of the Native American atlatl and practice throwing with it. Students will analyze the effects of the atlatl in...

In this U.S. history crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 6 clues regarding Native Americans to help them correctly complete the word puzzle.

Students research what Native Americans looked like in order to dispel common stereotypes.  In this Native American history lesson, students begin by drawing their mental picture of an Indian, then they research North American...

Students are be able to analyze primary sources (photographs) for evidence of Native American culture and construct a cultural symbol. They are explained what the stars and stripes stand for on the American flag. Students work as...

In this geography instructional activity, 4th graders answer multiple choice questions about laws, Native Americans, geography, and more. Students complete 25 questions.

Fourth graders, after researching legends and the origin of Native American beliefs and thoughts about the use and importance of dream catchers in Native American cultures, create a Native American dream catcher. They use similar...

Young scholars explore two Native American legends. In this cultural traditions instructional activity, students read "The Legend of Blue Bonnet," and "The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush." Young scholars then study basic Native American...

Students explore Native American tribes in Maryland. In this Maryland history lesson, students investigate Native American tribes in a webquest. After completing the webquest students create a triarama.

Fourth graders research pictograph stories written by Native Americans. They investigate the history behind pictographs, and look through a reference book identifying the different pictures. The teacher then create their own individual...

Students investigate how natural dyes from plants was an expression of Native American cultures. They examine objects dyed from natural sources, conduct Internet research, and create their own dyes using various plant sources.

In this social studies worksheet, 3rd graders complete multiple choice questions about Native Americans, sequencing history, geography, and more. Students complete 20 questions.

Third graders explore American history by researching Native Americans. In this American settlers lesson, 3rd graders research the Native American Woodland Indians and define the actions they took when faced with the European settlers....

Third graders read Children of the Earth and Sky: Five Stories about Native American Children by Stephen Krensky. In this guided reading lesson, 3rd graders gain knowledge about various Native American tribes. Using a graphic organizer...

Students explore four Native American tribes from Nevada. In this Native American history lesson, students identify and generate important corresponding attributes of the Southern Paiute, Northern Paiute, Washoe, and Western Shoshone...

First graders contrast sounds and make a thunderstorm rhythm.  In this rhythm lesson, 1st graders listen to Native American music and make an original rhythm with their hands and feet.  Students discuss Native Americans.

Students participate in a game show to share the information they have uncovered about the US expansion policy and how it affected Native Americans.