Your class will discover important facts about the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana in this in-depth PowerPoint. They gain knowledge about their heritage through facts and pictures. For a quick assessment, there are eight short answer...

Students will examine and anaylze the assimilation of Native Americans in the US.

Students examine what they know about American Indians past and present, then research key issues facing American Indian tribes today. To synthesize their learning, students write letters taking the perspective of an American Indian.

For this Thanksgiving puzzle, students identify words such as feast, pilgrim, turkey, that have to do with Thanksgiving. A list of 18 words is provided for students to locate.

Students use yarn to create a timeline of the first Thanksgiving. After a class discussion, they view pictures of artifacts and Native Americans to identify the tools and items present during the first Thanksgiving. In groups, they...

Students examine a portrait of Maconaquah and compose a list of things they observe about her. They look at her age, clothing, jewelry, and her emotions based on her facial expression. Conclusions are drawn as they "read" the pictures...

Students engage in a lesson to find information about the old trails of North America that were used by Native Americans. Specifically, they conduct research to find the history of The Old North Trail. The teacher shares several theories...

Fourth graders investigate the concept of heroes and role models within the Native American community. They use primary and secondary resources to answer specific questions intended to bring the students to a definition of Native...

Fourth graders engage in a study of how cultural indian tribal groups cooperated or had conflicts amongst themselves. The research is conducted using a variety of resources and students make connections to their own culture. The skills...

Eighth graders investigate the culture and lifestyles of the Lakota Sioux and the Northern Cheyenne tribes. They use a variety of resources for research. They create questions based on information to be used during classroom discussion...

Students investigate the historical events surrounding The Trail of Tears. They write a letter that identifies the people, destination, events, and descriptions surrounding the timeframe. Students provide a written summary of the history...

Eighth graders investigate and explain major Native American groups, events, individuals and conflicts from the 1700s through the 1800s in the early American colonies and the United States.

Second graders are introduced to the American Indian tribes - Eastern Woodland and Plains Indians. They complete various comparison activities to explore how differently they lived.

Students have a better understanding of another culture other than their own. This help them to see that there were other people living in this region before us.

Fifth graders investigate the indian land areas of Montana. They focus the research upon finding why indian tribal beliefs is tied to the land. Students also find information about the oral history of the people. Then they answer review...

Third graders investigate the different indian tribes in the state of Montana. They conduct research to answer essential questions. The focus of the information gathering is concerning tribal government. Students create a graphic...

Fourth graders engage in a instructional activity to find any differences or similarities found in the cultures of indian tribes in Montana. The instructional activity uses questions in order to help students with the research. The final...

Third graders research the seven indian reservations found in Montana. The lesson includes guiding questions for students to conduct research. In the assessment of knowledge students must name the seven reservations and define why each...

Fourth graders engage in a activity in order to find the differences or similarities within seven tribal groups in Montana. They use maps and other resources to find cultural and geographical differences. The influences upon culture are...

Fourth graders investigate the research process. The finding of information about the indian tribes of Montana provides the context for student practice. They identify the problem and generate questions to find answers. The main...

Students investigate the history of education for Native Americans. The roles of adults is the focus and how they delivered instruction to upcoming generations. Students focus upon the skill of oral tradition and write a summary of the...

Students engage in a research lesson to find out more information about tribal governments. The lesson includes guiding questions to help in the research process. They complete a chart of comparisons and contrasts of several indian...

Eighth graders engage in the discovery of the meaning of Sacred Landscapes. The religious concept is researched for its impact upon the practices of Native Americans and the geographical regions. They write reflection papers upon the...

Eighth graders investigate the concept of the trail system used by the Native Americans. They compare and contrast the trails to modern transportation roadways of today. Students also define the types of information archaeologists use to...