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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: American Population, 1790

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the original thirteen States in 1790 showing the distribution of the European-American population at the time and the general tribal lands of the Native Americans east of the Mississippi River. The map shows the State lines,...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Yokuts

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Yokuts. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, and much more.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Yurok

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Yurok. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc.
Lesson Plan
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Writing Myths

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
With this lesson plan students can examine creation myths, then write their own unique story. Provides plenty of links to more information, an assessment rubric, and thirteen extension ideas!
Lesson Plan
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Lesson: A Listening Doll

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this lesson plan, students explore the tradition of Pueblo "Listening dolls" and create their own version of this historical tradition. Also contains a rubric, extensions, and books to use as references.
Primary
US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Memorandum Regarding Enlistment of Navajo Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating description of the background behind the recruitment of Navajo speakers as code talkers in World War II. Included is the document from General Clayton Vogel who recommended the development of the use of code talkers, and...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Lesson Plan
Microsoft

Microsoft: The Story of Sacagawea's Son Pomp

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Lewis and Clark traveled for two years and covered 4,000 miles to reach the Pacific Ocean. They had the help of a young Native American girl, Sacagawea, who carried with her a small baby! Learners will learn about the Lewis and Clark...
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Mary Musgrove

For Students 9th - 10th
Mary Musgrove become a negotiator between English and Native American communities and played an important role in the development of Colonial Georgia.
Website
US Census Bureau

U. S. Census Bureau: People of Arab Descent

For Students 9th - 10th
This report, based on the 2005 Census, details the distribution of people of Arab descent based on gender, age, marital status, country of birth, English-speaking ability, educational attainment, employment status, poverty level/family...
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Carlisle Indian School

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how Indian boarding schools came to be established, often with good intentions initially, and how native students were expected to dress and behave like white people, and were even punished for using their native language or...
Article
Arizona State University

Jaie: An Anti Poverty Exploration Project

For Students 9th - 10th
The Journal of American Indian Education provides this 1965 article describes a part of the Johnson's War on Poverty program that was planned to improve conditions for non-reservation Indian communities.
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Northern Arizona University

Teaching Indigenous Languages: Exploration of the Navajo Nation's Language

For Students 9th - 10th
The Navajo nation's program to include their language as part of the educational system is the result of a survey taken, which is included on this page. The importance of the Navajo language as a cultural tradition is emphasized.
Website
Other

Sierra Historical: Western Mono Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover an educational report regarding the Western Mono Indians.
Website
University of California

Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A great place to visit for anyone living/teaching in the Bay Area of California. Nonetheless, the on-line education department offers great resources for people all over the country for topics such as California Indian cultures, Mexican...
Website
Other

Kids Konnect: Trail of Tears

For Students 3rd - 5th
Features ten 'fast facts' pertaining to the Trail of Tears.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Distribution of Population, 1820

For Students 9th - 10th
A population map of United States and territories in 1820 showing the distribution of the European-American population at the time and the general tribal lands of the Native Americans east of the Mississippi River. The map shows the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Distribution of Population, 1820

For Students 9th - 10th
A population map of United States and territories in 1820 showing the distribution of the European-American population at the time and the general tribal lands of the Native Americans east of the Mississippi River. The map shows the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Distribution of Population, 1830

For Students 9th - 10th
A population map of United States and territories in 1830 showing the distribution of the European-American population at the time and the general tribal lands of the Native Americans east of the Mississippi River. The map shows the...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Vincent Colyer

For Students 9th - 10th
Vincent Colyer (1825 - July 12, 1888) was a successful American artist noted for the images he created of the American West and a humanitarian who worked with philanthropic and Christian groups and the U.S. government to try to help...
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Curated OER

Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography: American Indians: Black Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to the portrait of Black Hawk to read a brief biography of this famous Native American chief. From the Smithsonian Institution.
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Curated OER

Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography: American Indians: Black Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to the portrait of Black Hawk to read a brief biography of this famous Native American chief. From the Smithsonian Institution.
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Curated OER

Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography: American Indians: Black Hawk

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to the portrait of Black Hawk to read a brief biography of this famous Native American chief. From the Smithsonian Institution.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jonathan Edwards

For Students 9th - 10th
Jonathan Edwards (October 5, 1703 - March 22, 1758) was a colonial American Congregational preacher, theologian, and missionary to Native Americans.