Traditions of Tribal Sharing

Augment a unit on the traditions and legacies of Native Americans with an informational packet. With pages that detail the tribal origins of commonly used words, a list of ways that Native American customs influenced American democracy,...

"Native American history leaps boldly off the colorful quilts and patchwork designs." Learners discuss Native American identity and symbolism by reading about a variety of Native quilters and their unique art process, and participate in...

Third graders discover the diversity in the 12 tribal nations in Montana. In this sun, moon and stars lesson, 3rd graders become familiar with different explanations from the Montana tribes of the origin of the sun, moon and stars....

Students examine several Native American dolls. In this Native American studies lesson plan, students discover the tradition materials and skills that created several types of Native American dolls. Students learn how the dolls represent...

Engage your fifth graders in a Socratic discussion on the impact European explorers had on Native American culture. Everything is outlined in a highly structured fashion, from what the teacher does, to what the student does. The lesson...

Students describe the American Indian nations in their local region long ago and in recent past. They research religious beliefs, customs, and various folklore traditions.

Third graders describe factors that cause conflict. In this social studies lesson plan students identify the causes of conflict as well as contributions to cooperation among groups. The students recognize that Montana Indigenous tribes...

Fifth graders become familiar with the various oral traditions of the Montana Indians.  In this Montana Indians lesson, 5th graders research and relate the information of the Montana Indians to themselves and how they are shaped by their...

Students identify and examine domestic work, skills, and crafts, they find various arenas of traditional learning in their homes and daily lives. They identify experts at home and in their region whose skills contribute to building...

Students explore the concept of "culture." In this cross curriculum literacy and world history instructional activity, students listen to a letter written by a child from Namibia, then compare and contrast life in Africa with their own...