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Sculpture: Statues, Monuments, and More

For Teachers K
Students explore some of the components of sculpture through a variety of artists and their artwork. The six lessons of this unit utilize the sculptures experienced when students were studying American history and the Native Americans.
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Thanksgiving: Multiple Perspectives

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars examine different perspectives about Thanksgiving that include those of the European Settlers and the Native Americans. They read and discuss an article about Plymouth being "America's Hometown." They develop a landmark...
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Jamestown Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars identify and share Primary Sources in Early American History by Janey Levy. Then they discuss the usefulness of using primary sources in uncovering the past. Students also research original documents from Jamestown to...
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Strategic Skill: Evaluating Information Quality Using Electronic Sources

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders review and complete evaluating information quality. In groups, they research the diversity of the numerous Native American tribes in Montana. They complete a worksheet on evaluating sources on the Internet and share...
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Happy Endings: The Final Battle

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore all the myths of the battle of Yorktown. A variety of primary documents are viewed and analyzed for discussion. They become aware that what one sees and hears is not always as it seems in reality. Each group...
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Calling All Tribes

For Teachers K - 6th
Learners inquire about past and present traditions and customs and formulate their own perspectives. They become actively involved in the studying process and explore the different aspects of the topic.
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Michigan's Early History

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students use maps and lecture notes to discover the diverse history of the state of Michigan. After gathering their information, students develop interview questions that might be used to interview an elderly person in their community.
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Pocumtucks In Deerfield

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students read a story about the Pocumtucks' religious beliefs. Using the text, they discover their concept of land ownership and how they migrated within their territory in different seasons. They use primary and secondary sources to...
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School Museum

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research individuals who contributed to the history of Illinois, and what school was like at that time. They compare schools of various times.
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Before the White Men Came to Nisqually Country

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students work individually, or in pairs, to complete the questions on the "Map Activity" worksheet.
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Naya Nuki's Journey

For Teachers K - 4th
Students read "Naya Nuki Shoshoni Girl Who Ran" by Kenneth Thomasma. Students chart Naya Nuki's route on a map and identify the navigational signs she used to find her way home. Students also analyze the weather she encounters.
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Comparison of Political Life

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research and compare and contrast the political leadership of three cultures.
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Make Me an Offer

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine the significance of the Louisiana Purchase and the journey of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery. They become familiar with the features of the Keelboat Nickel reverse and identify trade goods used by Lewis and...
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Robert E. Lee Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive Civil War instructional activity, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions about Robert E. Lee. Students may check their answers immediately.
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Buffalo Hide

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research the traditional Lakota tipi (teepee) and compare types of homes used in the past with those used today. They design and construct an accurate model of a tipi.
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Tribal Sovereignty Mock Trial

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the issue of tribal/native nation sovereignty. They review the Constitution of the U.S. and discuss how it legally provides for sovereign nations. Then they participate in a mock trial of the 1823 Supreme Court Case...
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The History of Thanksgiving Day

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the history of Thanksgiving. In this holiday lesson plan, 3rd graders read about the history of Thanksgiving, complete vocabulary activities, and write a journal entry from the point of view of someone who lived...
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Lake Tahoe Then and Now

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the differences in Lake Tahoe from the past to the present. In this geography lesson, students read the book Washoe Seasons of Life and identify the descriptions of the land and lake. Students create a Venn diagram...
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Lone Pine- Cultural Fire Management

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of fire and how it was used by the Native Americans. The lesson has sufficient background information for the teacher to establish historical context. Students summarize the nine uses for fire to...
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Sioux Months

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet learners match the month of the year with its corresponding Sioux holiday. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Lesson One: Mark Twain and Will Rogers - American Originals

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars research the lives of Mark Twain and Will Rogers. They watch videos and research websites to find information and compile examples of each man's writings which they present to the class.
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Escape - Civil War

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders role play the Underground Railroad in this lesson. They review the Underground Railroad and how people used it during the Civil War. They then are divided into groups, and role play with each group taking a different...
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Vowels

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this grammar worksheet, students read ten sentences where the vowel is missing in some of the words. They put the correct vowel in the space to make each sentence make sense. Students also identify whether each word is a short or...
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Navajo Code Talkers

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate the Navajo Code Talkers and their role in World War II. They complete a Webquest, explore various websites, encode a short message, analyze maps, answer discussion questions, and read newspaper articles about secure...

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