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Smithsonian Institution

Harvest Ceremony: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth

For Teachers K - 12th
There is a grain of truth in myths. Young historians investigate the truths surrounding the popular beliefs about the First Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts. After reading the information in a study guide, they use what they...
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Bill of Rights Institute

Freedom for All?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What did abolitionists have in common with those working for women's rights? How has the Native American struggle for voting rights differed from the struggles of other groups? Class members examine the 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th...
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California Historical Society

Understanding California

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Here is a beautiful handout through which learners can explore the history of California, from the earliest Europeans to visit the Golden State up through its experiences during the Great Depression and position in the modern...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Going SmokeFree Matters: Casinos

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Everyone has the right to a smokefree workplace, but those who work in casinos are exposed to so much secondhand smoke that they can suffer the same ailments as heavy smokers themselves. Learn more about the effects of secondhand smoke,...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Native American History

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of 27 Grade-Leveled texts (4-12) on the topic Native American History. Before European settlers came to North America, millions of native people lived in many unique societies. Explore the history of Native Americans...
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: Native American History

For Students 9th - 10th
These six extensive collections provide first-person historical accounts, audio clips of music and thousands of photographs from Native American cultures. Audio requires Windows Media Player for PCs, and QuickTime for Mac.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Native American Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
The America that greeted the first Europeans was, thus, far from an empty wilderness. It is now thought that as many people lived in the Western Hemisphere as in Western Europe at that time -- about 40 million. Estimates of the number of...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Totems to Turquoise: Native American Jewelry

For Students 9th - 10th
Through this resource, the user can learn about the hand-crafted jewelry of Native North Americans of the Northwest and Southwest and how it embodies both the personal and collective identity of the maker and the wearer.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Stephen R. Claggett: Native American Settlement of North Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
The English began exploring and settling into the Carolina Colony in the late 1500-early 1600s. The land was already inhabited by Native American tribes. How did they all get along? Who were the Native Americans on the land?
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Mound Builders and Pueblos

For Students 9th - 10th
The first Native-American group to build mounds in what is now the United States often are called the Adenans. They began constructing earthen burial sites and fortifications around 600 B.C. Some mounds from that era are in the shape of...
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Other

Animated Atlas: American History Timeline: 1780 2010

For Students 9th - 10th
Animated timeline with layers showing states, territories, presidents, society, Native American tribes, world and scientific events, and cultural achievements in the United States from 1780-2010.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Native American Food

For Students 2nd - 6th
Resource outlines the history of Native American food sources and details how various tribes throughout North America used the resources available to them.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Native American Clothing

For Students 1st - 6th
History for Kids provides an overview summarizing the types of materials used and clothing worn by Native Americans as well as a short fact list.
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TexasHistory.com

Texas history.com: The Settlement of Texas: The Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the history of Native Americans in Texas, from 12,00 years ago up to the present, and some of the different tribes who have lived there.
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State of Florida

Florida Historical Resources: Prehistoric Native Americans of Florida

For Students 9th - 10th
What peoples inhabited Florida in prehistoric times? Accompanied by a map, this text based article focuses on the earliest Native Americansliving in the region.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Native American Homes and Dwellings

For Students 2nd - 6th
History for Kids offers an overview of types of the homes and dwellings of Native Americans. Students learn how environment and resources effect the style and materials used to build homes. Teacher resources included.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Native American Tribes and Regions

For Students 2nd - 6th
Reference material outlines the history and geography of Native American tribal areas. Website containes a map and instructional material for teachers.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Pocahontas

For Students 9th - 10th
Among the most famous women in early American history, Pocahontas is credited with helping the struggling English settlers survive.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: John W. Kinchelo, Iii: American Indians at European Contact

For Students 9th - 10th
Native Americans inhabited the New World long before European explorers began establishing settlements on the land. This entry addresses the challenges the natives had to face upon Europe's arrival, trials in relationships, and how...
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Other

The Inquiry Net: Native American 'Indian' Sign Language on Line Dictionary

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about Native American sign language using this online dictionary. An alphabetical listing of terms with directions of how to form the words is included. Also find links to related information .. what the symbols mean, hand...
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Native American Homes

For Students 1st - 6th
Reference material on several types of houses used by Native Americans in various parts of North America. Includes links to teacher resources.
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Idaho State University

Imnh: Southeastern Idaho Native American Prehistory & History

For Students 9th - 10th
Site presents detailed account of the history of the first Native American groups, Shoshone and Bannock tribes, located in southeastern Idaho.
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Pontiac

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a biographical sketch of Chief Pontiac. Discusses his ties to many different Native American Tribes. Also discusses Pontiac's Rebellion.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: 1865 1900: The Gilded Age

For Students 9th - 10th
Look in depth at the Gilded Age of history in the United States. Find resources enhancing lessons of immigration, industrialization, railroads, Native Americans, and politics.

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