The history of the Ottawa and Chippewa Native Americans is recorded in this twenty four chapter analysis by Andrew J. Blackbird. Includes important legends and family and personal history as related to the tribes. With links to...

This lesson focuses on William Bradford and his Of Plymouth Plantation, a history of the Plymouth Colony. It features a short biography of William Bradford including his trip to America on the Mayflower and being elected long-term...

This site from the Minnesota Public Radio provides the text of a 1915 article written by musician and self-trained anthropologist, Frances Densmore. Densmore spent years studying the music and culture of the Teton Sioux and other native...

Primary resources for U.S. history and literature offer a French and a Norse account of the earliest documented exploration on the Atlantic coast of North America and encounters with native peoples. Includes questions for discussion.

This site features links to lesson plans and activities for the book "Ceremony" by Leslie Marmon Silko. Come and explore the world of this amazing author.

An informational site on Black Elk. Includes general information about his life, works, and writings, including Black Elk Speaks. Also includes links to other sites.

This website provides links to numerous Iroquois stories and fables.

This Crow legend tells about a Sioux woman who married a Crow warrior.

Author Richard Wright is presented in this biography which draws upon his brutal honesty in describing life in the racially segregated south. See "Richard Wright Activities" for related artifacts and activities.

Discussion question, a lesson plan, and links to related resources for teaching students reading "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech.

This collection contains fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, letters, newspapers, manuscripts, and illustrations from 1500 to the present, arranged for browsing by author's last name or by category of interest. It contains classics such...

This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.

From the 1908 book "Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known" by Oliver Otis Howard is this story about Navajo Chief Manuelito. Gain insight into the Native American world, their craft, their lifestyle, and a great man.

This resource provides an interesting myth of creation developed by the Iroquois people.

A comprehensive look at the life of Geronimo, whose extraordinary fierceness and independence led many to consider him gifted with magic. See quotations attributed to him, as well as tales of his fabled ability to walk without leaving...

This lesson will be an interdisciplinary lesson that involves both English Language Arts and Social Studies (History). The lesson will be primarily technology-based and also project-based that will have the young scholars performing...

Full text of James Fenimore Cooper's novel, "The Last of the Mohicans." Chapters of the text are preceded by an "Author's Introduction," as well as a brief paragraph introducing the context, characters, and plot of the novel.

This site is Joseph Bruchac's homepage. It provides links to his biography, a listing of his major works, and other online resources for the author. It also provides links to several of his poems to open or download on mp3.

Learn more about N. Scott Momaday's work when you explore the links found within this site. These links provide lesson plans and activities for "The Way to Rainy Mountain" and other works.

Read the Nineteeth Century Chippewa tale "Shingebiss and the North Wind." Complete with chant melody that goes with the story and a musical score.

Download the 40 page study guide for "Walk Two Moons" at this site. Share with your class this intricately plotted and wryly narrated novel with its subtle and moving portrayal of grief. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).

Explore the novel "The Island of the Blue Dolphins," by Scott O'Dell. This site offers an interactive technology related activity for this book.

Check out this lesson on haiku that includes samples by Richard Wright. Students and teachers will benefit from this educational tool.

This site features a reading group lesson plan for the book "Black Boy" by Richard Wright. Students and teachers will benefit from the informational discussion questions listed.