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Smart: Native American Unit

For Teachers 4th - 6th
This lesson activity introduces to the students the diversity that exists among Native Americans. It provides a map of the tribes in the United States, the tribes in various sections of the US and information about the cultures of these...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Tracking the Buffalo

For Students 3rd - 8th
This explores the role of the buffalo in the lives of the American Indians of the northern plains.
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Native Languages of the Americas: Native American Indian Clothing and Regalia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of Native American regalia, clothing, footwear, and headwear, including some contemporary styles. Images link to online stores and other web pages.
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Southeast American Indian Facts: Cherokee Indian Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents some basic facts about the history and culture of the Cherokee people.
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Northern Arizona University

People of the Colorado Plateau: The Ute Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise but detailed history and culture of the Ute Indians.
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Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation: Ah Tah Thi Ki Seminole Indian Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Seminole people and their rich cultural and historical ties to the Southeast and Florida, as they have made Big Cypress their home for more thousands of years.
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Illinois State Museum: Native Americans

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore aspects of Native American life in Illinois at this colorful website. Just click on the topics at the left to learn about this group during prehistoric and historic times.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Art, Design, and Visual Thinking: Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Picked from an all-inclusive site of art terms from Charlotte Jirousek's interactive textbook at Cornell University. The historic background of Native Americans in North America with a synopsis of the Woodlands people.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indians.org: Pawnee Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief background information about the history and culture of the Pawnee. Includes the text of a Pawnee prayer. This site links to specific Pawnee stories and to other information on the Pawnee Tribe and authors.
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University of California

Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A great place to visit for anyone living/teaching in the Bay Area of California. Nonetheless, the on-line education department offers great resources for people all over the country for topics such as California Indian cultures, Mexican...
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Iowa Culture: American Indians and Westward Expansion

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the factors, forces or reasons people moved from one geographic area to another in early America.
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Native American Indian: Native Recipes

For Students 9th - 10th
A great way to get students into learning about First Nations culture is to immerse them in the cultural food. This site contains many recipes that can be prepared in a classroom for a feast!
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Canku Ota

For Students 3rd - 5th
An on-line newspaper about the culture and traditions of all Native Americans. Offers special news, stories, nature articles, projects, and "Anything else of interest."
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum of Natural History: The Hopi of the Southwest

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource, learners can read about family relations, the importance of corn and water to the Hopi, their wedding traditions, and what continues to sustain this long-lived culture.
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Cincinnati Arts Association: Native American Heritage [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This study guide, originally designed to accompany an artist-in-the-schools outreach program, can be used to teach about hidden Native communities that populated the Ohio region after the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
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American Girl: Kaya: An Adventurous Nez Perce Girl

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Meet Kaya, a character in the American Girl series, and learn about Native American life and the Nez Perce tribe through this collection of stories, games, and activities. Also, includes teacher's guide and worksheets.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Pueblo Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Read facts and descriptions about the different Pueblo Indian tribes.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indians.org: Blackfoot Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to explore the literature of the Blackfeet Native Americans.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Native Americans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Grade 2 Social Studies - History - Eastern Woodlands Indians Topic: American Indians, Native Americans, First Americans Standard: Compares the lifestyles of Eastern Woodlands, Sioux of the Plains and...
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Native American Lessons & Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Lots of information about Native American culture areas. Suggestions for lesson plans and activities focused on Native Americans from two middle-school teachers.
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Cherokee Nation: Inter Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes

For Students 9th - 10th
The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes represents the Cherokee, the Chickasaw, the Choctaw, the Muscogee, and the Seminole Nations in ensuring their rights are respected by the United States government. It also promotes...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Tonkawa

For Students 9th - 10th
A website containing information about the Tonkawa tribe which lived in Texas and includes the Cava, Emet, Ervipiame, Mayeye, Sana, Tohaha, Toho, Tusolivi, Ujuiap, Yojuane, and Tonkawa proper.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1865 1898: Indian Wars/ Battle of the Little Big Horn

For Students 9th - 10th
In the late nineteenth century, the US Army clashed with Native Americans, and General Custer took his last stand.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Taos

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Taos Pueblo group on this webpage by researching their history, way of life, and much more.