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English-Indian Encounters in Early 17th Century Virginia
Young scholars participate in a three part lesson in which they examine the initial encounters between the English and the Indians, the different ways in which the colonist and Indians interacted and why English settlers and Native...
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Introduction to Indians and the First Thanksgiving
Students use yarn to create a timeline of the first Thanksgiving. After a class discussion, they view pictures of artifacts and Native Americans to identify the tools and items present during the first Thanksgiving. In groups, they...
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American Indian Tribes
Second graders explore two Indian tribes. They explore how tribes lived using natural resources. They compare Eastern Woodland and Plains Indians.
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Internet Native American Scavenger Hunt
In this Native American scavenger hunt worksheet, learners research 10 famous Native Americans using the Internet. First, they read each questions to determine which famous Native American they need to search. Then, students respond to...
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American West Crossword Puzzle
In this American West crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 27 clues to identify the correct words and names that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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First Nations Contributions Grade 12
Twelfth graders investigate the contributions of the First Nations and Metis to Canadian society. In this native studies lesson, 12th graders complete handouts that require them to recognize native contributions in education, governance,...
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Native Americans: Origins
In this Native Americans learning exercise, students read about the origins of the Native Americans and the discovery of North America. Students also read about the arrival of the Europeans to the continent and the Plains Indians.
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Native Americans
First graders explore the lifestyles of several North American tribes. They investigate about the homes, food, transportation, and daily living habits of each tribe. Pupils use a map to locate several Native American tribes in North...
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'Native Americans in Arkansas" Game
Eighth graders, after an initial study of Native Americans in Arkansas, 8th graders play a game using three different colored cards with the terms "CADDO", "QUAPAW", and " OSAGE", on them
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Introduction to Native Americans Thematic Unit
Students consider different cultural viewpoints. For this Native American history lesson, students examine artifacts and then conduct research on selected Native American tribes.
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Colonization and American Indian Perspectives
Students investigate the colonization of the United States by researching Thanksgiving. In this U.S. history lesson, students discuss the concept of Thanksgiving, who created it and what it was intended to do. Students...
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Poverty Point: A Louisiana Treasure
A well-done and informative presentation, this resource could be used to pique interest in Lousiana's history. This presentation about Poverty Point, a mound created by Native Americans, is a fascinating exploration of this topic. What...
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The First Texans
Fourth graders discover the different groups of people who colonized Texas. They research their way of life and create an informative and creative booklet.
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Maps Can Help Us
First graders explore the geography of Montana by analyzing geographic maps of the area. In this Native American reservation lesson, 1st graders discuss the similarities and differences between reservations in the state of Montana....
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Eastern Woodland and Plains Indians
Second graders are introduced to the American Indian tribes - Eastern Woodland and Plains Indians. They complete various comparison activities to explore how differently they lived.
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The First Americans
In this U.S. history worksheet, students use a listed website to find answers to six multiple choice questions about American Indians.
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In Search of California Indians
Fourth graders research information about some of California indigenous tribes to find out as much as possible about the first people found in the west. They research about the history of a selected tribe and their contributions to...
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Impact of Westward Expansion on Indigenous Populations
Students study the impact of westward expansion on Native American populations. They create a diorama of a Native American scene, write imaginary letters as a pioneer child reflecting on his/her experiences, and create story sticks that...
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The Great American Desert
In this American deserts worksheet, students study the images and read the passages to learn about the 6 divisions in the American landscape: the Eastern lowlands, the Flood Plain, the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Pacific...
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A Story of Survival: The Wampanoag and the English
Redesign your holiday celebrations with the aid of a lesson plan booklet packed with facts, images, maps, activities, and readings about the three-day feast that marked the English settlers' first successful harvest.
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Thanksgiving 2—The Pilgrim Story and My Immigrant Story
The tradition of the First Thanksgiving is really a story of immigration. Connect the feelings and customs of the early Pilgrims to the experiences of the immigrants in your class with an introduction to the 13 colonies, the Mayflower,...
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The Great Exchange
Sixth graders examine the connection that the present has to the past and how different cultures impact each other with lasting results. They discuss European exploration in North America and West Africa by describing cultural...
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Native American Symbol Stories
Learners investigate Native American history by creating traditional style vests. In this language arts lesson, students analyze the symbols from different tribes and define them in English. Learners create a story with these...
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Indians in Georgia
Students investigate technology used by Native Americans by examining their creations. In this Native American math lesson, students examine the overall area of Mississippian Indian mounds that were built hundreds of years ago....