Native American Culture; A Closer Look

What is life like on a Native American reservation? Learn about the ways a tribal government works with a reading comprehension activity. After reading a short passage, kids use context clues to answer five comprehension questions.

Stories are passed down orally in many cultures. Learn about the ways that storytelling can shape a society with a reading passage about Native American folklore and myths. After they finish reading, kids complete five reading...

Young scholars explore world culture by conducting an art project in class. For this Native American culture lesson, students identify the types of materials American Indians utilized in their artistic endeavors, specifically clay. Young...

Students investigate the uses of herbs by Native Americans, create their own herb pouch, and collect local wild herb specimens. They study local herbs, their history, and uses. Students use construnction paper to make a replica of a...

Students search this puzzle for the names of 20 of the most populous Native American groups in the United States today. They find in this word search puzzle the names of 20 of the 30 most populous Indian groups, according to the 1990...

Students learn words such as raccoon and condor which are Native American words. They define and illustrate them and make a booklet.

Third graders should enjoy these fabulous lessons on Totem Poles created by Native Americans of the Northwest. Learners investigate what totems are, the meaning of their symbols and figures, and how they were made by the Native...

Students investigate the Poverty Point Indians. In this Native Americans lesson, students research the Indians and use the information to fill out graphic organizers and to compare and contrast communities over time. Students locate...

Students explore plant life by creating their own gardens in class. In this food growing lesson, students discuss the types of gardening methods Native Americans used in order to keep healthy. Students plant corn seeds in their school...

How do novels differ from plays? Explore with your class the text features of fiction and drama by reading The Hidden One: Native American Legend and then performing a reader’s theater script based on the story. Class members create a...