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12th grade Native Americans activities
Native American Experiences: Dawes Act, Reservations, Carlisle Indian School
Teaching the late 1880s and 1890s? Include the experiences of Native Americans which included land loss through the Dawes Act and reservation system, violent "Indian Wars," and forced assimilation in boarding schools with this set of notes, worksheet, and STATIONS! ZIP FILE INCLUDES: Notes on the impact of westward expansion on Native Americans in the late 1800s (PDF)Worksheet with reading & questions on the reservation system, forced assimilation, and quotes from Native American leaders abo
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8th - 12th
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Engaging Native American - Indigenous People Literature Unit Bundle GOOGLE
Resources come in print & digital formats!Engage your students in meaningful lessons about Native American Literature through these interactive and creative lessons & activities. These resources work seamlessly in a hybrid/fully virtual distance learning environment, but they're also a great option for 1:1, socially distanced learning in a traditional classroom. Everything (except the creation stories) is digital and printable! The digital resources are made with Google and are compatibl
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Semester-Long bundle for English First Peoples/Indigenous Literature/NBE
Here is a discounted bundle of all my resources that go into my semester long calendar that were created by me- I personally use this in BC for English First Peoples. Skip planning as much as possible and use these ready-made units on poetry, storytelling, podcasting, journalism, media literacy, and more- all with a focus on Indigenous voices in Canada!To see how I use this resource check out my full FREE calendar HERE!If you need more Indigenous/First Nations resources (if you teach year-long
Grades:
10th - 12th
Trickster Tales Digital Escape Room: Native American Mythology & Archetypes
UPDATED 2023! This trickster tales digital escape room uses stories from Native American mythology and examples of traditional tricksters in pop culture to help students better understand the archetype. This fun digital breakout challenge is full of puzzles, riddles, and games that even the trickiest of tricksters would be proud of. The breakout challenge is completely digital, Google Classroom compatible, and ready to go! The trickster tales are from Native American mythology, but some of the r
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8th - 12th
The People Vs. Andrew Jackson - Document-Based Mock Trial
Andrew Jackson: Hero or Villain? If he were put on trial, what would the verdict be? Students get to analyze both sides of this famous American president during this fun Common Core activity. Students will analyze primary and secondary sources to build their cases and then play to role of the lawyers, witnesses, and jury as they determine once and for all if Jackson is the hero of the common man, or the devil incarnate.
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5th - 12th
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Battle of Little Bighorn & Massacre at Wounded Knee Stations & Notes Activity
Teaching the "Indian Wars" of the late 1870s through 1890s? Include the experiences of Native Americans including forced relocation to reservations and major events like the Battle of the Little Bighorn and Massacre at Wounded Knee with these notes and STATIONS! The stations focus on the Sioux resistance to U.S. policies during the Indian Wars and provide firsthand accounts of the Battle of the Little Bighorn and Massacre at Wounded Knee. ZIP FILE INCLUDES: Notes on the impact of westward expans
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History ACTIVITIES Bundle: 1600s to the 1980s (100+ Activities!)
Native American History and Heritage Month Reading and Writing Activities
Native American History reading and writing activities perfect for Native American Heritage Month (November) or Indigenous Peoples Day (Columbus Day) - 50 reading response and writing activities (Printable & Digital) about Native American historical figures, historical events, culture daily life and more - including student printables, lesson plan, PowerPoint slides, Google Doc, Google Slides, grading rubric and links to 41 nonfiction texts for Social Studies or ELA classroom activities, di
Grades:
K - 12th
Also included in: Native American History Unit Bundle
Native American Literature - 5 Day Unit - Origin Myths, Iroquois Constitution
This is a 5-day unit in which students study early Native American literature (3 origin myths and the Iroquois Constitution). These accounts were passed down through generations as oral tradition and have been written for the modern reader. Students will learn about the Native Americans, read and analyze the texts, make inferences, collaborate to answer discussion questions, and complete their own written analysis of their contributions from a topic on a choice board. The texts include:1. "The E
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8th - 12th
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Native Americans & America Before Columbus & Colonization: Group Jigsaw Activity
Teaching about life in the Americas before colonization? Use this group activity to help students understand the cultures, advancements, beliefs, and practices of indigenous peoples in the Americas before European colonization in the 1400s. This activity is designed to prompt students to consider the complexity and diversity of Native American groups before colonization. PDF Activity Includes: 2 brief warm-ups with questions to start the lesson10 Excerpts, each with different aspects of Native
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8th - 12th
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian & Smoke Signals Movie Guide
Are you reading Sherman Alexie's novel, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, with your students? If so, then you MUST show them the film Smoke Signals. Smoke Signals (1998, PG-13, 89 minutes) is based on a screenplay by Sherman Alexie, and is a brilliant complement to Alexie's YA novel.
The film has characters that have remarkable resemblance to the characters in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, specifically Junior and Rowdy. Many of the issues the young men, Tho
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7th - 12th
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Peer Feedback & Grading Sheet: DBQ & LEQ for AP® Euro, APUSH & AP® World History
Frequent DBQ & LEQ writing practice is the key to skill development in your AP History Classes. But who has time to GRADE all that? Make peer feedback work for you! These Peer Feedback Worksheets will both increase student mastery AND reduce teacher stress. These sheets work for ALL AP History Classes: AP European History, AP World History & AP US History.UPDATED to reflect changes to the DBQ/LEQ Rubrics for 2023. Email with questions: julie@yeoldehistoryshoppe.comWHY DO PEER GRADING?Stu
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9th - 12th
Oklahoma History 1st 9 Weeks Bundle
Reading Through History is pleased to present Oklahoma History: Volume One. This is a collaborative effort by two Oklahoma classroom teachers with over thirty years of teaching experience at the secondary level. It includes 178 pages of student activities related to the major figures and events in Oklahoma History from exploration to statehood. The bundle is divided into six complete units. Each unit includes a post-assessment as well as answer keys for each activity. This is the go-to resource
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9th - 12th
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Early American Civilizations, Mound Builders, Hohokam and Anasazi reading
This product provides great, informative reading on some Early American Cultures, Mound Builders, Hohokam and Anasazi. It also offers offers a small PowerPoint with some images and critical thinking questions. These questions provide opportunity for Do Now activities, discussion and introduction into learning about early North American groups. Also, the product includes a worksheet containing review questions about the groups.
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4th - 12th
Americas Unit Bundle - Aztec, Olmec, Maya, Inca, Inuit, Iroquois, & More!
This unit covers the migration theories and goes over the major pre-Colombian Civilizations. There is a 125 slide PowerPoint with a corresponding note sheet (one filled in and the other with fill-in-the-blanks). There are three projects (a timeline, creative project, or small group presentation project), a test with study guide and jeopardy review game, and a folder of supplemental materials. These materials include quick reads (1 page readings) on the Olmec, Maya Aztec, Aztec poetry, and the
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7th - 12th
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The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen Episodes 1-4 (Complete Series)
The bundle contains video guides that follow the History Channel's documentary, The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen (Episodes 1-4). The assignments will help your students follow along and remain engaged! The documentary is available on Amazon. Please message me if you have any questions. I have included an answer key.⭐The complete series video guide! (All four episodes) ⭐ Total of 158 questions⭐Fill-in-the-blank & short answer questions⭐All questions follow the video in order⭐Editable W
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8th - 12th
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Age of Exploration Simulation
Scientists from the country of Sapanya have just received initial reports from an interstellar space probe that was exploring a nearby galaxy. There are strong signs that one planet is home to an advanced civilization. Such news cannot be kept secret for long, and soon Sapanya’ major rivals discover the existence of the new world. Decisions must be made quickly.
Students are led through a series of activities and discussions that bring the political, economic, social, and moral aspects of th
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9th - 12th
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The True Story of Pocahontas and Jamestown
This is the type of "real" history that students love, when you pull back the curtain of lies and myths to reveal a truth that is just as interesting as fiction. In this activity, students read about the real Pocahontas and her interactions with the Jamestown settlers sent by the Virginia Company to make money in the New World. I usually show a clip or 2 from the Disney Movie to get everyone's interest piqued (I suggest the "Colors of the Wind" song, followed by the famous moment when she suppos
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6th - 12th
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Bundle Carlisle Indian School Stations + Little Bighorn & Wounded Knee Stations
Teaching the late 1870s through 1890s? This BUNDLE includes 2 sets of stations about the experiences of Native Americans in the late 1800s. Bundle includes: Notes on the impact of westward expansion on Native Americans in the late 1800s. (PDF)Worksheet with reading & questions on the reservation system, forced assimilation, and quotes from Native American leaders about their experiences (PDF) Native American Boarding Schools STATIONS activity (11 stations with primary sources and questions!)
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9th - 12th
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Native American Assimilation worksheet
Native American Assimilation worksheet Worksheet focuses on Native American assimilation in the 19th century. Includes two primary source documents:“Kill the Indian, Save the Man” by Richard Henry Pratt“The Dawes Act”Documents are followed by 13 critical thinking/analysis questions perfect for class discussion and active engagement! Answer key included! What files come with this product? Native American Assimilation worksheet Word Doc (for easy modification)Native American Assimilation workshee
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: AP US History Readings Bundle #2 - 19th Century
We Shall Remain: Trail of Tears Viewing Guide & Activity CCSS Aligned
Student viewing guide for Episode 3 of the PBS series We Shall Remain: Trail of Tears. This is Episode 3 of the series and deals with the Cherokee Nation's attempts to keep their land while the State of Georgia and the infamous actions of Andrew Jackson try to thwart their efforts, leading to the forced removal known as the Trail of Tears.
The viewing guide contains a short vocabulary to review prior to the film and 14 questions to answer while viewing the video. The activity contains three hig
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6th - 12th
Native Americans Geography & Lifestyle APUSH or US History PPT + Map Activity
This mapping activity covering Native American settlements prior to European contact will engage students in learning about the diverse resources and lifestyles of Natives across the North American Continent. No prep or outside knowledge needed! The PPT & worksheets are ready to go. There is even a fully digital option. This activity is great for AP US History classes (Period 1) or on-level US History classes. REGIONS & TERMS COVERED:Northwest: longhouses, totem polesGreat Basin/Plateau:
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8th - 12th
Five Little Indians Lessons - Novel Study - Contemporary Indigenous Issues Unit
Supporting Reconciliation Through Understanding and Inquiry Designed to Support the BC Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirement ** This novel is featured in my blog: BC Education’s commitment to Reconciliation, BC Focused Educational Resources & Five Little Indians **This novel study supports the award-winning book, Five Little Indians, written by Michelle Good, while also examining the topics of:· Residential Schools· Searching for Unmarked Graves· Sexual Exploitation/MMIWG2S· Sixties Scoo
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Native American Foods - History of Indigenous Foods - Culinary - FCS FACS
Are you looking for a way to introduce your students to Native American Indigenous people's foods and their contribution to American cuisine? This Global Foods lesson includes a slide show about the history of native, indigenous foods, a fry bread recipe, pre-contact and post-contact information, video questions, and more! Great for Indigenous People Day or any day of the year!This resource is no-prep to you and is in both Google and PowerPoint versions, so you can either assign it in Google Cl
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9th - 12th
Native American Assimilation Boarding School Photograph Analysis Lesson
This lesson will challenge students to use historical detective skills to uncover the dark history behind one of the American governments darker policies: Native American assimilation. Students will learn the policy of assimilation with embedded clips and slides. From there, students watch a Hollywood portrayal of assimilation via TNT's "Into the West" drama. Students will then work collaboratively with over 10 photographs to complete a photograph analysis sheet which will be used to determine t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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