Project Based Learning - Native Americans | PBL | Build | Plans | Rubric

Exploring Native American soon? This project-based learning unit is filled with engaging activities and facts. The aim is to encourage students to explore the topic for an extended period.

This unit is ideal for Native American Heritage month (November) or any time of the year. This PBL was “piloted” on a kindergarten class, but could be modified for pre-K level. It contains the following activities:

KWL chart, Pocket chart pictures

Drumbeats (syllables) Patterns

Writing Numbers Color words

Pattern block teepee Weaving Words

(writing sight words in order)

Sorting Facts Venn Diagram

Native American facts Rubric and Self Assessment

Native American Webquest Lesson Plan

Link to Voki Link to Tagxedo Word Splash

Common Core Standards

Crafts include:

various rug patterns, vase, paper roll Native American Family, dream catcher, teepee and wigwam houses.

Included in the product is the Native American Fact booklet, instructions on how to create your own Chatterpix, Voki, Doodle Buddy, and QR codes digital projects. Please do NOT purchase the Native American Fact Booklet. It is included in this product!

For other Project Based Learning Products - click on the links below:

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Standards
CCSSSL.K.1
Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSSSL.K.1a
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion).
CCSSSL.K.1b
Continue a conversation through multiple exchanges.
CCSSSL.K.2
Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
CCSSSL.K.3
Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.
CCSSSL.K.4
Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.
CCSSSL.K.5
Add drawings or other visual displays to descriptions as desired to provide additional detail.
CCSSSL.K.6
Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

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