Curated OER
Great Basin Tribes- Use of Land for Sustenance
Students explore four Native American tribes from Nevada. In this Native American history lesson, students identify and generate important corresponding attributes of the Southern Paiute, Northern Paiute, Washoe, and Western Shoshone...
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Nevada Native Seasonal Activities
Here is an excellent series of lessons on the Paiute Indians of Nevada. In them, learners see that the four Native Tribes of Nevada respected and depended on their natural environment. They had four distinct ways of life according to the...
Curated OER
Utah: State History
In this Utah state history learning exercise, students read two and a half pages of information about Utah and complete 10 true and false questions.
Curated OER
Reading Comprehension: Oregon
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a 2-page article regarding Oregon and respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the selection.
Curated OER
Idaho
In this Idaho reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Western Shoshone
Provides an overview of the culture of Western Shoshone people who lived in northern Nevada and northwestern Utah.. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social...
Other
Utah History to Go: Shoshone Indians
Detailed encyclopedia article describing the history of the seven groups of Shoshone Indians.
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.
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Sacagawea
Sacagawea was best known as an explorer, interpreter, and guide. She was a Shoshone woman who assisted Lewis and Clark on their explorations of the western United States. Learn more about Sacagawea in this well-constructed overview by...