Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: How the Meanings of Colors Transmit Navajo Culture

For Teachers 4th
Identify the four colors important to the Navajos and understand how these colors represent different elements of Navajo culture.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Indian Culture of the Southwest

For Students 6th - 8th
We can thank the Indian tribes from the Southwest for introducing us to corn. Corn was seen as a spiritual gift in Pueblo societies. Study more of the cultural characteristics of these tribes such as their irrigation system which allowed...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Navajos

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

People and Land Use on the Colorado Plateau

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the people that have lived in the Colorado Plateau over the past 12,000 years. It started with the Paleoindians and has included such people as the Archaic culture, Anasazi, Hopi, Zuni, Pais cultures, and Navajos among...
Graphic
Other

Guide to Hopi Kachinas

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful pictures of Hopi Kachinas with explanations of how they fit into the Hopi religion and culture.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Manuelito's Role as a Leader

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Manuelito's role as a leader can be discovered through this lesson plan as well as the treaty between the Navajo in Fort Sumner and the United States. This lesson explores the traditional Navajo life with our modern world's ways of living.
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Purdue University

Purdue University: Pottery by American Indian Women

For Students 9th - 10th
A fabulous collection of information and photos of American Indian potters. There are several color images and multiple pages of the history behind these talented artists.