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Native Americans Common Core CCRA.SL.4 resources
All About Me Activity Native American Totem Poles Project & Posters
Looking for a new way for students to tell a story about themselves? Your students will learn how totem poles were used by Native Americans to tell stories using symbols. Students will create a Totem Pole using symbols that best represent them. This is a great project for Back to School, morning meetings, Native American studies, Indigenous Peoples' Day, or Native American Heritage Month! Students can follow-up and present their totem poles in a verbal presentation or writing assignment - such
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1st - 5th
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Native American Research Project for PDF and Google Drive
This Native American Research Project is a great way to help your students learn about and celebrate Native American culture, especially since many history textbooks do not spend enough time covering the rich history of native populations in the United States. In this Native American project for Google Drive, students will select a tribe they would like to learn more about, conduct research, and create a Google Slideshow that addresses different elements of culture, such as geography, religion,
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6th - 9th
Native American Unit: Lesson Plans, Slides, Handouts - History, Ethnic Studies +
This thorough unit provides an overview of Indigenous Peoples' socio-political history with an emphasis on current issues. (It does not focus on individual tribal nations.) Intensive prep has been done so you can focus on teaching! LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. Use for Ethnic Studies and History, provide context for English topics. High School resource that can be used for digital learning. The les
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9th - 12th
Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls- Facts, Clips, Discussion & Task
In Canada, we have a problem with systemic racism towards our Indigenous People. This unit represents just one way I will address racism and sexism in my own classroom in adherence with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It includes:Detailed Teacher Notes (Including a warning that some linked clips are for high school audiences.)When Topics Are Emotional Planning sheet& Poster on Common tactics for discomfort Indigenous terminology learning (in two formats) - one poster & one note
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mythology Choice Board/Stations/Groupwork: Monster Myths of the Native Americans
Native American mythical creatures are the intriguing subjects of spooky tales, but they serve a much larger purpose in a culture's folklore. Often these mythological monsters are used to explain the unexplained or serve as a warning against dangerous or inappropriate behavior. In this lesson, students will explore a diverse set of mythical creatures from Native American folklore and look for patterns or similarities between the stories. The resource can be used either in digital or printable f
Grades:
7th - 12th
A Full Unit for Undefeated by Steve Sheinkin
This is a complete 39 page unit for Steve Sheinkin's Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team. The unit breaks the novel down into 13 chapters each with vocabulary terms pulled from the novel, 135 Reading Questions (focusing on higher order thinking) covering the entire novel, an answer guide for all 135 reading questions, and 10 chapter activities to do throughout the novel.Be sure to check out these other, completely free, resources I have to aid in teaching with gra
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5th - 12th
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Cultural Identity and Native American Units - Ethnic Studies Introduction & more
Introduce terms with Explore Cultural Identity. Delve deeper into concepts with Why Identity Matters. Apply this foundation to an in-depth unit with Native Americans: History and Current Issues. LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with engaging activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. Use for Ethnic Studies and History, provide context for English topics. High School resource that could be used advanced 8th graders and work for digital learning.“Who
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9th - 12th
Culturally Responsive, Game Based History! K4-5 Pre-Game Warm-Up_Bozeman Trail
Put Westward Expansion into full context with over 25 lessons that use an animated video, maps, DBQs, expository writing, class discussions & group challenges. Next? Play the BOZEMAN TRAIL board game (separate purchase). Structured by the NGSS 3D Learning Framework & aligned to meet Indian Education For All standards (WY & MT). A journey back in time you won't forget.BOARD GAME DESCRIPTION: "Set against the backdrop of the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie, this illegal short-cut off the
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4th - 7th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
End of Year Activity Native American Totem Poles Project & Posters Reflections
Looking for a hands-on end of year activity? Your students will learn how totem poles were used by Native Americans to tell stories using symbols. Students will create a Totem Pole using symbols that represent favorite memories, events and activities from the past school year.This is a great project for the end of the school year! Students can follow-up and present their totem poles in a verbal presentation or short writing assignment - such a fun sharing activity!What's included? Teacher TipsB
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1st - 5th
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Culturally Responsive, Game Based U.S. History! K4-5 Pre-Game Warm-Up: PODER
Put Manifest Destiny into full context with over 25 lessons that use an animated video, maps, DBQs, expository writing, class discussions & group challenges. Next? Play the PODER board game (separate purchase). History class was never this intriguing.BOARD GAME DESCRIPTION: "Just because you can, does that mean you should? With PODER, students create a head-spinning model of the MexicanAmerican War. From commodity deals in Louisiana and trade fairs in Santa Fe; from the Alamo, the Battle of
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4th - 7th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Code Breakers SS, Math, Reading, Writing PBL/ Distance Learning
This cross-curricular project invites students to notice, create and decipher codes (math), learn about Native American Code Talkers (reading & SS), and present their findings (writing). Included are both paper and digital formats, as well as teacher models and extension activities. It is engaging for students and low-prep for the teacher!This product includes 3 versions of the document for flexible online or offline use! There is a PDF with teacher suggestions, there is a PDF with a printab
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3rd - 5th
Systemic Racism "Starlight Tour" - Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
This no-prep conversation starts with students listening to the Criminal Podcast called "Starlight Tours" which details three recent decades of cases of systemic racism in Canada by Saskatoon Police against First Nations People. This document contains:1) Detailed teacher notes:Materials, timelines, tactics, Index with hyperlinks.2) Support materials for when conversations are emotional.3) Specific pre-listening, discussion questions, and extension questions with embedded mini-lessons such as roo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Indigenous Content | The Outside Circle | Activities Bundle
Save with this bundle of activities which includes 5 lessons designed to deepen student understanding of the historical, political, and social context around Pete’s story. The following lessons are designed to take place after five pivotal moments in the story and include: Pete’s Bloody TW TattooAfter watching a short video outlining some of the major government decisions impacting Indigenous Peoples in Canada, groups research the political and historical acts bleeding from Pete’s tattoo. Then
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Indigenous Content | The Outside Circle | Tattoo Analysis Activity
The Outside Circle - Tattoos & Context - Companion ActivityThis resource is a great companion for deepening student’s understanding of the political policies that shaped / shape the lives of many Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Based around the acts and actions bleeding from Pete’s Tribal Warrior’s tattoo, the lesson includes… Introduction to Context Short Video with Questions (and answers) Group Research of Historical PoliciesStudents Teach StudentsFinal DiscussionThe resource includes a b
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Indigenous Content | The Outside Circle | Reading Questions
This resource divides this stunning graphic novel into five reading sections with a total of 25 reading questions that can be used for discussion or individual response. The 5 reading sections are:Pete's StoryThat Fateful NightHistory LessonsFeeling and HealingThe AftermathThe 25 reading questions include: 4 thematic questions7 inference questions6 connection questions6 elements of writing questions (primarily focused on symbolism)2 close reading questionsThe 2 rubrics give you the option to ass
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Indigenous Content | The Grizzlies | Film Questions and Discussion (with Rubric)
This resource includes 16 pause and reflect film viewing questions, 3 deeper thinking end of film discussion questions, and a discussion rubric. The 16 film viewing questions are broken down into the following: 5 connection questions 5 inference questions 5 thematic questions 1 close reading questionThe 3 final discussion questions address:acknowledging the darknesshighlighting the strengthfinding the light The rubric is divided into the following categories:content - the ability to provide insi
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Idaho Native American Tribes: Research and Writing Bundle
This research and writing unit includes an interactive presentation introducing Idaho's tribes with student engagement, note-catcher to go with the presentation, informational research TEXTS for EACH tribe, and a Writing Step-by-Step packet that focuses on REVISING and EDITING an informational report. ALSO included is instructions for student's to complete a Google Slide presentation to share with the class about their tribe. This high-engagement research and writing unit is the perfect way to f
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3rd - 5th
Great Plains Bingo Game Early People of North America Native Americans Activity
This fun and very interactive game is sure to keep your students interested while learning about the people of the Great Plains of North America. Your students will journey through the Great Plains while facing many challenges just as those early settlers have done before us. Easy to play and your students will be entertained the entire time!What's Included:12 Bingo Boards36 Call Out CardsThis is a great activity to use when you have a sub or need last-minute plans! My students LOVE to play this
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Great Plains Game Board Early People of North America Native Americans Activity
Early People of North Americas Board Game - Great PlainsThis fun and very interactive game is sure to keep your students interested while learning about the people of the Great Plains of North America. Your students will journey through the Great Plains Region while facing many challenges just as those early settlers have done before us. Easy to play and your students will be entertained the entire time!Whats Included:Game board ( best if laminated before printing for durability purposes)Directi
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3rd - 9th
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Eastern Woodlands Game Board Early People of North Americas (Native Americans)
Early People of North Americas Board Game - Eastern Woodlands This fun and very interactive game is sure to keep your students interested while learning about the Early Peoples of North America. Your students will journey through the Eastern Woodland Region while facing many challenges just as those early settlers have done before us. Easy to play and your students will be entertained the entire time! Whats Included: Game board ( best if laminated before printing for durability purposes) Direct
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3rd - 9th
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Native American History Month Writing Prompts Bundle
Thank you for visiting and downloading. For the latest new resources, Follow. Please Provide Feedback after use to help build this resource library! Thank you!Celebrate and educate with our Native American Heritage Month Writing Prompts Bundle, a comprehensive resource designed to deepen your students' understanding of Native American cultures. Crafted for middle school and high school, this bundle features daily prompts aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts,
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6th - 12th
Child Welfare Failure- Indigenous Teens- Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
This podcast episode investigates a Child Welfare Worker from B.C. who robbed teens in his care for over a decade. These vulnerable, young people were largely Indigenous youth who ended up exposed to homelessness, survival sex, and drugs. The man has not been charged! This real story is important because it shows that the crimes and failures of Residential Schools have been reimagined and not solved. This topic matters to your students, and they can relate as they are the same age as the victi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Native American Project - Research, Artifact, Craft and Oral Presentation
November is National American Indian Heritage Month. It is a great opportunity to help students learn about the cultural diversity, historical impact and legacy of the Native peoples. This product includes is perfect to expose students to the many Native nations of the United States. It is an opportunity to write a research essay or create an artifact or both to represent the tribe of their choice. Students can also share their brand new knowledge with their classmates with an oral presentat
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3rd - 7th
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4 Seasons Foundation for Curriculum | Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit
This curriculum framework is based on the four seasons and Indigenous values. This is a great tool for teachers and administrators to Indigenize the curriculum. The Medicine Wheel has been used by generations of various Native American tribes for education and healing. It embodies the four directions and the four elements all of which symbolize the cycles of life.The Medicine Wheel can take many different forms, reflecting the circle of life.Medicine Wheels have been built on Native lands in Nor
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4th - 6th, Staff
Also included in: Bundle of Indigenous Resources & Curriculum Framework
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