Curated OER
Native American Unit
Third graders explore America's history prior to 1492. This unit of six lessons identifies five regions of the United States and assists students in the development of an understanding of the Native Americans who lived in the regions.
PBS
Pbs: Lewis and Clark and Native Americans, Part One
Contains a lesson plan that looks at the relationship between the Corps of Discovery and the Dakota Nation. Includes hyperlinks for supplementary information, links to national standards, and teaching strategies. From PBS.
PBS
Pbs: Lewis and Clark and Native Americans, Part Two
A great site for a lesson plan looking at the geography of where the Dakota Sioux lived and the impact on their way of life brought about by the Corps of Discovery. Online resources are provided as well as lesson plans, teaching...
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Myths/legends of the Sioux
A fantastic collection of Sioux legends and myths. Compiled in print by Marie L. Mclaughlin, and presented in electronic form by the University of Virginia.
PBS
Pbs: Teton Sioux Indians
This site from PBS contains an article on the Teton Sioux Indians and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
PBS
Pbs: Yankton Sioux Indians
Provides information on the Yankton Sioux Indians and the Lewis and Clark expedition.