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Animals in Art

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students look at how animals are shown in literature and art as representing emotions, telling a story, or sending a message in this elementary school Language Arts and Visual Arts lesson.
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Nature and Haiku Poetry

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students compose haiku poems and recognize how cultures value nature and natural forces through the study of Japanese poetry. This instructional activity includes a bibliography of resources.
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An Encounter of Former Foes

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine a timeline on the internet showing the relationship between the American Government and the Nez Perce in the 19th Century. After looking at the timeline and included map, students answer questions.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discuss their prior knowledge of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Using the internet, they research the personal, political and economic influences that made an impact on the expedition. They also discover how the...
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Caloric Expenditure in Powwow Dancing

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the meaning of different types of Native American music and dance. They determine how this music and dance has contributed to modern music and dance. They problem solve to determine the average length of the...
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Shape Walk

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students take a field trip to a local park or beach to collect objects. They practice counting the objects and put them into categories according to type of shape like a cone, cylinder, etc... As an extension to the lesson students could...
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Making Kites

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners engage in the study of kites and focus upon the evaluation and designs invovled. They conduct research into the different types of designs and use the information in order to create unique project designs. The drawings are...
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Indigenous Peoples [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
On September 13, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Canada was one of only four countries that voted against it. The draft of the declaration can be downloaded here.
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United Nations

United Nations: Cyber School Bus: Indigenous Peoples

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource was designed to allow students to explore issues faced by indigenous peoples around the globe. In addition to providing a basic understanding of who indigenous people are, it also provides activities and resources for...
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United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Indigenous Peoples

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students can explore the cultures of various indigenous peoples around the world, e.g., the Maya of Guatemala, Amazon tribes, the Maori, the Navajo, and the Saami in Norway and Sweden. They will examine what it means to be indigenous and...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Indigenous Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Indigenous Geography helps you develop key understandings on nine different dimensions as they relate to six Native communities located in the Western Hemisphere. Learn about the creation stories, place boundaries and landmarks, calendar...
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A&E Television

History.com: What Is Indigenous Peoples' Day?

For Students 9th - 10th
Since 1991, dozens of cities, several universities, and a growing number of states have adopted Indigenous Peoples' Day, a holiday that celebrates the history and contributions of Native Americans. Not by coincidence, the occasion...
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University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Jefferson's Attitude Toward the Indigenous Peoples

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on the attitude Thomas Jefferson held about the Native Americans. Includes quotes from Jefferson's writings describing his thoughts on enslavement and treatment of indigenous peoples of the Americas.
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Other

International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
This multinational group strives to provide support to indigenous peoples around the world as they struggle to assert their rights.
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Australia: Australian Indigenous Cultural Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the indigenous peoples of Australia and how they have helped shape Australia's culture and society of today.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Indigenous Cultures Change Over Time

For Teachers 3rd
Learn about the of indigenous people of America.
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Other

Indigenous Peoples' Lit.: Indigenous Nations of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of the different indigenous groups of people in Mexico. Each group has its own page in which you can find information on their literature, songs, and culture. Additional links to other websites are provided.
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Tierramerica: Indigenous Peoples in South America

For Students 9th - 10th
This article reveals the plight of indigenous tribal groups in South America such as the Korubos of Brazil, the Tagaeri of Ecuador, the Ayoreo of Paraguay and others.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Indigenous Peoples of the Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at migration theories proposed in regard to the early peopling of the Americas, European colonization, early agriculture and culture. Also looks at contemporary indigenous groups, then groups within each country in the Americas.
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University of Tennessee: Archaeology and the Native Peoples of Tennessee

For Students 9th - 10th
Lots of pictures make this an easy-to-understand site on the indigenous peoples of Tennessee beginning with the Paleoindian Period to the present. Culture, homes, history, and artifacts are discussed.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Indigenous Saami in Northern Coastal Sweden

For Students 9th - 10th
The Saami people of Sweden are the focus of study for this Smithsonian research team. There are photos of Saami archaeological sites and descriptions of their cultural practices. Links for further research are provided.
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Other

The International Education and Resource Network: The First Peoples' Project

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Join the online community of indigenous students from nations around the world and/or view work from students that center around issues relating to indigenous children.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Decolonizing the Map: Creating the Indigenous Mapping Collective

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For many Indigenous communities, mapping plays a large role in reclaiming their lands. Mapping is not new to Indigenous peoples, in fact, some of the world's earliest maps can be seen in cave paintings or heard in the stories that have...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Honoring Indigenous Experiences: Pbs All Stars Lessons

For Students K - 1st
Using resources from MOLLY OF DENALI and this lesson, students will begin to understand that Indigenous Peoples have a rich culture that continues to be practiced, and are working collectively to resist erasure and misconceptions. These...

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