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Native Americans activities under $5
Native American Craft: Family Totem Pole Project
Family Totem Pole Social Studies Project:This family totem pole project is a great way for students to understand that totem poles are monuments created by First Nations of the Pacific Northwest to represent and commemorate ancestry, history, people, or events. Project steps:1. Students read about the totem pole symbols used by the Pacific Northwest Native Americans.2. The students choose totem pole symbols from the list provided that represent their family members. Please note that this is not
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3rd - 5th
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Trail of Tears and Indian Removal Act - Webquest with Key
6 page webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the Trail of Tears and Indian Removal Act in America. It contains 18 questions from the history.com website.
Your students will learn about the history and significance of both in the United States. It covers all of the major people, themes and events of the time. Specifically, your students will learn about the impact of the Indian Removal Act, the conditions of the Trail of Tears, and much more! A great tool to teach the history of the
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4th - 10th
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Native Americans Tribes and Regions | Student Matrix for Native American Regions
In this Native American tribes and regions lesson, students analyze the four major regions of Native Americans in North America. Students learn about Native Americans living in the Eastern Woodlands, the Plains, the Pacific Northwest, and the Desert Southwest! Students learn about the environment, the tribes who lived in each region, and their culture (housing, food, way of life, clothing, and religious beliefs). Finally, a graphic organizer is included for students to compile their learning o
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
French and Indian War Activity Scenarios, Notes, PowerPoint
In this French and Indian War PowerPoint, perspectives, and guided notes activity, students analyze a variety of scenarios to understand the cause behind the French and Indian War! Students begin by discussing the idea of war, how war is avoidable, when it might be necessary, and the positive and negative consequences of it. Then, students read short perspectives to understand the role of colonists, the British, members of the Ohio Company, and the French in the conflict of the French and Indi
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5th - 8th
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Mayas, Incas, Aztecs
Were pre-Columbian peoples civilized? Students will research and analyze documents to determine the characteristics and elements of civilization from the Ancient Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs. They will complete a Venn diagram/compare and contrast application question in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page• Do Now/Motivation student-centered question• Ancient Maya reading passage• Ancient Inca reading passage• Ancient Aztec reading passage• Ancient Maya, Inca,
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Design your Own 3/D Welcome Totem Poles. Native American Art and History Craft
Great project for students to create after a unit on Native American history/ Northwest Coast First Nations Art and Culture. Easy to create 3/D paper tube Welcome Totems. Students will enjoy creating their very own Welcome Totem, or they can cut and glue the images I designed onto their own art. Several options for teachers to accommodate students of all abilities. 10 Northwestern animal images are included for inspiration. Both patterns makes a 6 inch tall design. The project can be made with
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in:Â 3 Native American Totem Style Welcome Pole Bundle, Student CHOICE Lessons!
Maya Aztec and Inca Mesoamerica Web Quest Activity Lesson
In this highly engaging Inca, Aztec, and Maya Civilizations WebQuest on Mesoamerica, students complete a web quest on the three major Mesoamerican Civilizations, the Inca, Aztec, and Maya! This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec.The web quest begins with students using the internet or their textbook to identify the three major civilizations and complete a short, introductory map activity! Then, students look at some basic questions for each of
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5th - 8th
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Transcontinental Railroad Stations Activity (Print and Digital Formats)
The intent of this NO PREP lesson is to expose students to a variety of topics in a short amount of time using fun and engaging methods. The resource is available in both print and Google Docs formats! After completing this lesson, students will have an understanding of the transformative impact of the transcontinental railroad, including its acceleration of westward expansion and the ending of Native American’s traditional way of life. Students will examine each of the following topics: 1. Over
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Westward Expansion Unit BUNDLE
Native Americans - Land Bridge and the First Settlers of the Americas
How did humans get to the Americas? Students will research how the first humans reached the Americas by the Land Bridge Theory and use their research and analysis of the document to answer scaffolding questions and complete the graphic organizer in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page• Do Now/Motivation student-centered map-skills questions• The Land Bridge reading passage with scaffolding questions• The Land Bridge graphic organizer• Application/Closing/High
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
The First Thanksgiving Myth vs. Fact and the Native American Point of View
There have been many myths associated with the first Thanksgiving. Have your students learn about the true story of Thanksgiving and then reassess our understanding of the holiday from the Native American point of view.With this lesson, students first brainstorm what they think they know about the first Thanksgiving, and the traditions they've seen associated with the Thanksgiving celebration. Then, students will read about the true story of Thanksgiving, and assess the myths vs the facts. On th
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5th - 8th
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Wampanoag Native Americans Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Our Native American Activities pack about the Wampanoag Tribe has everything you need to learn about the Wampanoag people including reading passages, activities, vocabulary, map activities, and a flip book.What's Inside: Reading Comprehension PassagesMeet SquantoTri-fold Brochure ActivityMap ActivitiesFive Facts WebsVocabulary PostersVocabulary Flip FlapsSpotlight on Vocabulary5-Page Flip Book with Mystery FlapsThere are 3 Main Activities:Vocabulary:Introduce the vocabulary words with real-life
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3rd - 5th
Native Americans in Texas | Texas Natives | Texas History 4th Grade
This is a Texas History presentation about Native Americans in Texas, perfect for 4th grade. It can also be used as an introduction or review for 7th grade. Students learn how and why Natives came across the Bering land bridge. It details Native American tribes that lived in Texas, and it tells about Native Americans who still live and work in Texas today.Tribes covered are:CaddoKarankawaCoahuiltecansLipan ApacheComancheJumanoTiguaPlus these modern day people: Caddo, Apache, Ysleta del Sur, Alab
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4th
Also included in:Â Texas History Bundle - Early Texas History
Orange Shirt Day - Residential Schools - Truth and Reconciliation Activities
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools in Canada - This contains a complete activity book all about Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools that is designed for Elementary students! Teach about Orange Shirt Day and truth and reconciliation with Orange Shirt Day reading passages, questions, and activities!These meaningful resources will help you teach this important piece of history as we continue to move towards the path of truth and reconciliation. ✅All content is presented in a way that is
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2nd - 4th
Roanoke : Cold Case Investigation
Your students will become Cold Case detectives as they analyze evidence cards to determine what happened to the Roanoke colonists. Students will analyze each "evidence card" throughout the investigation. Afterwards, they will write about what they think happened to the colonists. As a culminating activity, students will participate in a "fishbowl discussion", where they discuss their own theories about the colony.
This document includes:
1. "Time War" Activity: serves as the "hook" of the less
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4th - 8th
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Indigenous People in Canada | Turtle Island Drama Circle
This set of drama circle cards is about the impact of colonization for First Nations or Indigenous People in Canada faced during colonization. As part of the truth and reconciliation process, this resource talks about the series of events since the arrival of Europeans including reserves, treaties, missionaries, and Residential Schools. This resource is part of our Social Studies Drama Circle Bundle.Drama circles are similar to readers' theatre activities where students read small sections of te
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4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 4
Christopher Columbus Reading Passages Fact or Fiction Activity Vocabulary
This Early Explorer, Christopher Columbus unit includes reading passages, hands on activities, vocabulary posters, and a flipbook! This unit includes information to teach about Columbus and his voyages in a factual, unbiased approach. This unit includes:✔Reading Passages ✔Comprehension Questions✔Navigation Tools Activity✔Fact or Fiction Activity - (to dispel common myths)✔Character Mini-booklet with Timeline✔Vocabulary Posters ✔Spotlight on Vocabulary✔A 5-page Flipbook✔Answer KeysYOU MIGHT LIKE
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2nd - 4th
Westward Expansion - American Indians Stations Activity (Print and Digital)
This NO PREP lesson gets your students up and moving while reading about a variety of influential American Indian topics. The resource is available in print and digital formats! After completing this lesson, students should have an understanding of how Westward Expansion forever changed the lives of American Indians. The lesson is easy to use and is adaptable to fit your teaching style!The stations include:1. Buffalo2. Reservations3. Assimilation4. The Battle of Little Bighorn5. The Battle (Ma
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Westward Expansion Unit BUNDLE
Iroquois Confederacy, Great Law of Peace, & U.S. Constitution Influence Activity
In this Native American Iroquois Confederacy government activity, students investigate how the Iroquois Confederacy and the Great Law of Peace (Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, and Tuscarora) influenced the Founding Fathers and the United States Constitution! Students examine a variety of primary sources as they come to understand how the United States framework for government is (in part) due to the government established under the "Great Law of Peace" that governed over the Iroquois C
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools - Truth and Reconciliation Activities
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools in Canada Close Reading Activities and Resources - This resource contains 4 reading passages related to Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day close reading activities, comprehension questions, and Orange Shirt Day activities. These meaningful resources will help you teach this important piece of history as we continue to move towards the path of truth and reconciliation. ✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see
Grades:
5th - 8th
Native American Heritage Month No Prep Printable Pack
Native American Heritage Month activities for primary students! Native American Heritage Month is here, and your students will love these activities! Using this pack, students learn about specific Native American tribes. Two worksheets are included for each tribe. Use these worksheets to teach new vocabulary words as you and your students study the way Native Americans lived in the past, in addition to the locations of various tribes. This pack is perfect for first, second, or third grade. These
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Fall Holiday Math and Literacy Printable Pack Bundle
Remembrance Day Poppy Activity for Canadian Indigenous Veterans
This Indigenous (First Peoples, First Nations) interactive poppy activity has been created for teach about Indigenous soldier contributions for Canada's Remembrance Day. This upper elementary (intermediate) and middle school resource blends social studies and language arts reading and writing activities with Aboriginal perspectives through a research project, and foldable interactive notebook art project.What you get:1 Colouring Title Page1 Read Aloud close reading page6 Indigenous veteran mini-
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2nd - 8th
Also included in:Â Indigenous ALL YEAR Social Studies History & Culture Mega Bundle
Totem Poles of Pacific Northwest Virtual Field Trip | Native American Heritage
Engaging activity about the Totem Pole & Native American heritage of the Pacific Northwest! Using this digital resource, your students will "travel" to Alaska and Canada to learn all about these iconic structures, what they represent, how they are carved, oral traditions, and the rich cultural meaning behind them. This google slides digital resource features two digital choice boards with online links to virtual field trips and student-friendly sites, and a fun follow-up photo quiz to check
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Native American Heritage Month Bundle of Activities | Reading Writing Games
Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board - 30 NAHM Posters & Biographies
The Native American Heritage Month bulletin board is PERFECT to introduce middle school and high school students to 30 influential Native American individuals during Native American Heritage Month. This interactive bulletin board can be used for a variety of Native American Heritage Month activities, like gallery walks or learning stations, that will promote student collaboration, discussions, and critical thinking.Each Native American Heritage Month poster is accompanied by a short biography an
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Interactive Bulletin Boards GROWING Bundle - Asian Pacific American Heritage
Wampanoag Tribe Mini Book for Early Readers - Native American Activities
This Wampanoag Tribe Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the Wampanoag Tribe! This book can be used for a very basic Native American study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Wampanoag and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this tribe to your students!Plus a full col
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â Native American Mini Book Bundle #1- Sioux, Hopi, Apache, Cheyenne, Inuit
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