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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: American Indians: The Image of the Indian

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay tracing the stereotypes and commonly held beliefs about Indians and how they have been written about and portrayed in film and literature. Section for guiding student discussion and scholarly debate.
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Native American Mythology

For Students 1st - 6th
History for Kids presents an overview of the diverse mythology of Native American tribes and provides details of common threads among them. Teacher resources included.
Article
Other

Metro Active Central: His Aim Is True

For Students 9th - 10th
This newspaper article from Metro Active Central describes the activism and beliefs of AIM founder, Dennis Banks.
Handout
Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Tlingit of the Northwest Coast

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the culture, beliefs, and people of the Tlingit Indians of the Northwest Coast.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Would You Fit in With the Cherokees?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
By gaining knowledge of other cultures, students will gain respect and appreciation for all people. Students will also become more interested in their own culture by exploring their own beliefs and customs.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Blackfoot

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Blackfoot. (Note: Content is not the most current.)