Bill of Rights Institute
Freedom for All?
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...
Curated OER
The Martian Chronicles: Concept Analysis
If you're planning on including Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles in your science fiction unit, use a concept analysis guide to frame your instruction. It covers literary elements such as setting, narrative voice, and theme, as...
California Historical Society
Understanding California
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...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Native American Cultures
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...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Native American History
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...
State of Florida
Florida Historical Resources: Prehistoric Native Americans of Florida
What peoples inhabited Florida in prehistoric times? Accompanied by a map, this text based article focuses on the earliest Native Americansliving in the region.
Other
First People: Native American Indian Legends Old Man at the Beginning Crow
This Crow legend tells about the beginning of creation when the "Old Man" made the world for the Crow people. Links to other legends are provided.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Native American Homes
Reference material on several types of houses used by Native Americans in various parts of North America. Includes links to teacher resources.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: John W. Kinchelo, Iii: American Indians at European Contact
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...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mohawk People
Wikipedia offers geographical and historical information on the Mohawk Nation, a tribe of Native American people.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Inuit Peoples: Native Americans
History for Kids overview of the Inuit, native peoples of what is now Alask and Canada. Reference page provides a brief history and facts to remember. Includes teacher resources.
Other
Snowwowl: Native American Shields
In many tribes, young males went on a Vision Quest to obtain a "spiritual name" or to find a "Spiritual Guide". At the end of the quest a gift was take to the tribe's Holy Man or Medicine Man. View examples of shields from various Native...
Other
Native Peoples of North America: Agricultural Societies in Pre European Times
A good introduction to the three major Native American cultures in the Southwest prior to European contact. Find information about the Mogollon, Anasazi, and Hohokam cultures. Read how they influenced each other, and what was unique...
Other
Cabrillo College: An Introduction to California's Native People: Missionization
This site discusses the mission movement in California and its effect on the Native Americans. Timeline of the missions' founding is also provided.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: American Isolates
The students will learn about the culture and the people of American Isolates that live in the rural south of the United States.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Toltec
Wikipedia offers great information on the Toltecs, a Pre-Columbian Native American people who dominated much of central Mexico.
Other
Montana State University: Indian Peoples of the Northern Great Plains
"The Native Peoples of Northern Great Plains Digital Images Database includes photographs, paintings, ledger drawings, documents, serigraphs, and stereographs from 1874 through the 1940's."
American University
American University: Ted Case Studies: Hudson Bay Company Fur Trading in 1800s
This site gives an overview of the fur trade with Northwest Coast native peoples in the 1800s, and the impact the fur trade and contact with outsiders had on the natives' way of life.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Miami
Learn about the culture of the Native American tribe Miami. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Northern Paiute
Learn about the culture of the Northern Paiute Native American tribe. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Other
Utah History to Go: Shoshone of Northern Utah
Detailed account of the lifestyle of the Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation who lived in northern Utah.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia
This is a resource about the state of Utah. Includes images and articles on everything from geology to famous people in the state.
Other
The Great Plains in Midwestern Culture
Discusses the history of the people on the Great Plains, both the Native Americans and early settlers.
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Part One, Two Worlds
Do you remember what it was like to move to Tennessee? People spoke a different language. They ate unusual food. Their way of life was not the same as yours. When Europeans came to Tennessee, they also had to adjust to the ways of the...