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What is Culture?

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students discuss "culture." In groups, they discuss and share things about their culture, recording everything they discuss on butcher paper to be hung around the room. They choose a way to share something about their own family...
Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension: Oregon

For Students 5th - 8th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page article regarding Oregon and respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the selection.
Worksheet
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Missouri

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Missouri worksheet, students read a detailed 2 page history of the state. Students answer ten true and false questions about the passage.
Lesson Plan
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Indian Removal: The Cherokees, Jackson, and the “Trail of Tears”

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine executive power. For this Indian Removal lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the "Trail of Tears". High schoolers respond to discussion questions regarding the lecture.
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Tennessee Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Tennessee worksheet, students read a selection about the history of Tennessee, then complete a set of 10 true/false questions. 
Interactive
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Santa Fe, New Mexico: Vocabulary Follow-Up

For Students 4th - 6th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences, using Santa Fe, New Mexico associated vocabulary given at the top of the page. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Lewis and Clark Expedition

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and identify the present day cities, towns, rivers, and regions that are on the route of the expedition. They complete an online WebQuest, recreating the route of the...
Lesson Plan
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Black Hawk Island Hike

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students explore Wisconsin's natural and cultural history through hands-on exploration of Upham Woods. They are shown the basic paddling skills and they work in teams to paddle across the river on barge. Students describe cultural...
Worksheet
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Massachusetts

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Massachusetts activity, students read a two page text about the history of the state of Massachusetts. Students answer 10 true and false questions.
Worksheet
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Indiana

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Indiana learning exercise, learners read a two page text about the history of the state of Indiana. Students answer 10 true and false questions.
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The Vision Quest

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore lives of Chief Plenty Coups and Crow Indians, focusing specifically on tradition of Vision Quests. Students identify reasons for Vision Quests, and create presentation to share information found with classmates.
Worksheet
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Connecticut

For Students 3rd - 8th
For this Connecticut worksheet, students read about the history of Connecticut and answer true and false questions about it. Students complete 10 true and false questions.
Worksheet
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West Virginia: Reading Comprehension

For Students 4th - 6th
In this West Virginia reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions
Worksheet
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Idaho

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Idaho reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
Lesson Plan
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Philadelphia's Important Contribution to the Lewis and Clark Expedition

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze a primary source document (Jefferson's secret letter to Congress) and identify its objectives through the aid of focus questions. They complete a graphic organizer and write an article summarizing Philadelphia's...
Lesson Plan
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Fort at No. 4 History

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars examine the history of Fort No. 4 in New Hampshire before visiting the site. They identify key events and people that occured at the fort as well. They complete questions and teach them to their group.
Graphic
Northwestern University

American Memory: Edward S. Curtis's North American Indian: Photographic Images

For Students 9th - 10th
Find Native American tribes grouped by geographic location as well as relevant information and pictures.
Website
Other

An Introduction to North America's Native People: Plains Culture Area

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful website from Cabrillo College on the Plains Indians can be found here. It gives an in-depth historical overview, profiles of numerous Plains tribes, the significance of the horse, and great information on their culture and...
eBook
Northwestern University

Northwestern University: Edward S. Curtis's the North American Indian

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress presents over 2,000 prints from the work of the famed photographer,Edward S. Curtis, who recorded Native American dress, ceremonies, life, and culture representing over 80 tribes during the first half of the 20th...
Graphic
Native American Art and Technology

Native Tech: Culture Areas and the Locations of Tribes With Illustrated Clothing

For Students 9th - 10th
A great map of the Native American culture areas with corresponding drawings of the cultures' individual clothing styles.
PPT
Tom Richey

Tom richey.net: Native American Cultures 1491 1607 [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents key ideas for examining the cultures of Native American tribes that lived in North America in early colonial times. Discusses the major groups, the way of life of each group, and where they lived.
Website
Other

Jamestown S'klallam Tribe: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Official website of the Jamestown S'Klallam tribe. Contains a good mix of history and current events for the tribe.
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Native American Reference Weblist

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides a series of sites about Native Americans, featuring their history, literature and culture, news and current events,government and law, their libraries, museums, and archives, and, lastly, their tribes and...
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: The North Dakota Access Pipeline

For Students 9th - 10th
The NDAP has many people upset, but those most upset are the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and environmentalists. Understand what the problem is with this underground pipeline. Find comprehension questions and vocabulary identification.