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Nebraska Studies

Nebraska Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
A large site that tracks the history of the Nebraska area begins with the formation of the earth, moves through the earliest human activity in Nebraska, and then through proto-historical and historical Nebraska. The Kansas-Nebraska Act,...
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Trail of Tears Assoc: The Story Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the early history of Native American and European contact in America. As more settlers moved west, a law was passed to relocate the Cherokee from Arkansas. The routes they followed and the cruelties they suffered came to be known...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sitting Bull: Spiritual Leader and Military Leader

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Through two primary source activities and a short biographical video, students will understand the remarkable courage of this leader who stood up for his people.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Native American Eagle Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
From several Native American tribes come these stories of Eagle. Values of the culture are preserved in the retelling of these stories that show Eagle's value and symbolism for the Native Americans.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

The Origin of the Iroquois Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent description of the Iroquois' view of how their tribe was created. Includes a description of the Iroquois spirits.
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Historical Society: Missionary Tour in the Chickasaw Nation [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A primary source account by a Catholic priest who visited and worked with the different Native American groups in the Indian Territory in 1885. He spent some time with the Chickasaw tribe.
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Oklahoma State University

Chronicles of Oklahoma: Buffalo Valley: Osage Hunting Ground [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Once the Osage were relocated to the Indian Territory in what is today Oklahoma, they had to find food. This article describes one place which was very good for the hunting of buffalo and how the Osage would hunt their prey. In addition,...
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Osage "Reign of Terror" Murder Trials

For Students 9th - 10th
The "Reign of Terror" that overtook the Osage Reservation in 1921 is just one chapter in the long story of mistreatment of Native Americans by whites, but is one of the most horrifying. Before the chapter ends, untold dozens of Osage...
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

George Catlin Biography and Paintings

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent site provides a biography, personal quotes and a gallery of images of American artist George Catlin.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Alcatraz Island

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Part of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area, Alcatraz Island is located in the San Francisco Bay. Originally a lighthouse and military fort, the island is best known for being a federal prison. The island is packed full of...
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Mayflower History

Mayflower history.com: Tisquantum ("Squanto")

For Students 4th - 8th
A detailed biography of the life of Tisquantum, known as Squanto. Covers some history of the Plymouth Colony and of relations between the colonists and the native peoples.
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Other

A Year in the Life of a Trinity Bay Beothuk Band

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of a year in the life of the Beothuk people. Explores the different seasons and what the Beothuk would have been doing during these seasons.
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Pima Legend of the Flood on Superstition Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
English text of the Pima legend "The Flood on Superstition Mountain."
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University of Virginia

Univ. Of Virginia: Pawnee Legend: The Medicine Grizzly Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of the traditional Pawnee legend "The Medicine Grizzly Bear."
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Creeks

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-written, lengthy article on the history and culture of the Creek people. Covers most topics one could think of. Includes short profiles of prominent Creek people.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Crowfoot

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of Crowfoot is profiled. As chief of the Blackfoot, he dedicated his life to the safety of his people. Learn more about his early life, the challenges he faced, and even his adopted son, Poundmaker.
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Oneida Nation: Our Ways: Historic Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the history of this Native American group - how they were forced to leave their land, but purchased a large section of land in what would soon become the state of Wisconsin.
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Glenbow Museum

Glenbow Museum: Blackfoot Culture and History

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the culture of the Blackfoot from pre-contact to present time. Read about the importance of the buffalo and the treaties which took away the Blackfoot land.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: George W. Harkins to the American People

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "George W. Harkins to the American People" by George W. Harkin, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
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Ecuador Explorer: People and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Fate of Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the inability of Native Americans to halt the settlement of their lands by American colonists after the French and Indian War. There is a short description of Chief Pontiac and his alliance of several tribes which fought...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Apache Tribal Peoples

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this site, students learn about Native American Indian Apache tribe from the Southwest of the United States.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore Native American Indians found in the United States on this website. Learn about their homes, art, food, clothing, and tribes.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Chief Joseph

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of Chief Joseph an important Native American Indian and chief of the Nez Perce tribe on this site.

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