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Native Americans projects for Microsoft Word
Social Studies Mythology Make Your Own Myth Constellation Activity Mythology Fun
EDITABLE! Just like ancient civilizations observed the night sky and created myths to tell stories of the stars, students write their own myths after creating their own constellation as they graph their name. All civilizations have mythology to tell the stories of the stars! Pick any civilization and create a social studies connection with the star tales of the Greeks, Romans, Native Americans, Africans, Aboriginals, India, and South Americas just to name a few!The project is also interdisciplin
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4th - 8th
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Native American Tribe Research and Google Slide Presentation
In this activity, students research a Native American Tribe and complete a Google Slide presentation to present to their class. This is done in partners. Included is a checklist of the items students need to have included on their slide presentation, a research collection notes worksheet, a grading sheet, and a gallery walk assignment for listening students to complete as others present to the class or to work on as they walk around if you have students have their slide presentations up on devic
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4th - 9th
American Indian Creation Myth Project
See how creative your students can be as they work their way through Bloom's Taxonomy using the Iroquois and Cherokee creation myths. This project is a great starter project for any US History class. It is a teacher tested, student approved project. I have been assigning this project for thirteen years now.
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4th - 11th
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Algonquin Native American Tribes Flip Book
*Students explore the Native American tribes of the "Three Fires"--the Ottawa, Chippewa and Potawatomi
*This flip book refers to the tribes located in Michigan, but students can list any state located in the Great Lake states
*Students will make a flip book to learn about the Three Fires tribes
*Students are given CLOZE passages to complete and learn about the following areas of life for the tribes during the 1760 period
1. Introduction
2. Location
3. Shelter
4. Hunting and Food
5. Clothing
6.
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3rd - 4th
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Indigenous Spirituality “My Medicine Wheel” Assignment
Students created, reflect and incorporate the teachings of the Elders and the Medicine Wheel, as found in Indigenous Spirituality, to their own modern day teachings, values, and overall well beingIncludes RubricUsed for the Grade 11 World Religions Course for Indigenous SpiritualtiyCan be used for other Grades & Subject Areas Includes topics such as: Morals, Ethics, Culture, Indigenous Spirituality, Wisdom of the Elders, Well Being, Mental Health, Guidance & Teachings
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7th - 11th
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The Trail of Tears - a Cherokee triptych project
Integrating art with social studies is the objective of this project. Students will be using the material presented in social studies books about The Trail of Tears, illustrations of what the journey might have looked like, and maps to create a "triptych", or a three-paneled illustration of one concept. The middle panel is usually the largest and is surrounded by two smaller related illustrations, one on each side of the middle panel, although there are triptychs of equal-sized panels. The eq
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3rd - 8th
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9 Federally Recognized Oregon Tribes Project Directions
One of fourth grade's Social Studies standards in Oregon is to identify the 9 federally recognized Oregon tribes. This project will give your students the opportunity to investigate and report on the 9 tribes independently, but also in small groups. This editable packet will also get you started on how to implement a research project on this specific topic.
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3rd - 5th
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Lewis & Clark Postcard Project
In this project, students write and illustrate a postcard as if they are Lewis & Clark, writing back to President Jefferson. They are asked to name and describe new plants and animals they've discovered, Native American tribes, etc. This is a fun project to assess what students have learned about Lewis & Clark. A full rubric is included.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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"Everything Iroquois!" Common Core ELA and 4th Grade Social Studies
Here it is!
This is over 50 pages of everything Iroquois for fourth grade!!!!!
Includes:
1. A cover page to create a resource booklet
2. An intro letter to the students
3. New York map skills- includes 4 maps!
4. Essential Questions
5. vocabulary
6. Iroquois Creation Story with activities
7. The 8 Strands of Social Studies activities
8. Activities teaching culture
9. The 3 Sisters activity
10. An engaging longhouse project with rubric
11. graphic organizers
12. The Peach Pit Game
13. Review A
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3rd - 4th
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Florida Native American Tribes Project and SONG- EDITABLE
This product includes an editable, choice project on the Florida Native American Tribes. A rubric is included as well. There is also a song to teach your kiddos to help them remember the five tribes and what they were known for. Enjoy!
Grades:
4th
People of the Wild West Project
This project lets students explore the famous people of the Wild West. Students will create a poster and perform a short presentation about their explorer. Students will make a decision about whether their person belongs in the Hall of Fame or Hall of Shame. Lastly, the teacher can have students take notes on the presentations for an open note quiz or test if the teacher chooses.This lesson plan is in the following collection:American West and Westward Expansion Lesson Plan CollectionPlease ta
Grades:
4th - 12th
Construction Paper Totem Poles
The students will make Totem Poles out of Construction Paper for the arts integration project with social studies. In this lesson plan, there is information about a Youtube video that can be used, historical and contemporary artists' work that goes along with this, steps, material list, pictures that can be used, finished project. There is also a Prezi that will go with it. This is a fun lesson that can be applicable to several grades.
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1st - 9th, Staff
Native American Poetry and Questions
Seventeen Native American poems and songs with comprehension and critical thinking questions for each. Arranged for group or individual assignments.
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7th - 12th
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50 State Research Project
The United States of America is composed of multiple states that have their own culture, economy and physical features. Traveling across America may feel like entering unique countries! Complete research for your state in order to create a travel brochure including on geography, culture, and economy. Includes directions for short summaries, how to find images, citing websites, and brochure rubric!
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Westward Expansion Illustrated Timeline
In this assignment students must create a timeline of events that are critical to Westward Expansion. The topics are provided below as well as in depth rubric. Students can work with a partner or individually.
This has worked well in both Middle and High School.
Directions:
Create a timeline that will show the major events of U.S. expansion and illustrate each event on the timeline. Follow the instructions below to receive full credit.
Find the dates for the following events that must b
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5th - 12th
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Autopsy: The New World, Part I
The students will be looking into a specific New World Colony and will be researching major themes provided. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative. The students will be looking int
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Autopsy: The New World
Indigenous Spirituality “7 Grandfather Teachings” Assignment
Students created, reflect and incorporate the teachings of the Elders, as found in Indigenous Spirituality, to their own modern day teachings, values and upbringingIncludes RubricUsed for the Grade 11 World Religions Course for Indigenous SpiritualtiyCan be used for other Grades & Subject Areas Includes topics such as: Morals, Ethics, Culture, Indigenous Spirituality, Wisdom of the Elders, Guidance & Teachings
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7th - 11th
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What is Weaving?
This is a lesson that teaches students about weaving. It has video links, student questions and a project at the end to make a woven mug rug. Topics covered are - what is weaving- what is warp and weft- importance of weaving to Coast Salish peoples- how to make a woven mug rug
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Lands of our Ancestors Book 1 Teacher Guide
This 70-page PDF provides the perfect way to use the 4th grade historical novel "Lands of our Ancestors Book One" in the classroom to teach the California Mission Unit from a Native American perspective. It contains: an introduction for teachers; an overview of the Chumash people; a summary of the Chumash in historic times; images of traditional Chumash life; additional information sources on Spanish mission history; chapter questions and answers; and student projects.
Grades:
4th
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Taíno Museum Assignment - Native Caribbean Research Project
This project highlights the lifestyle and culture of the Taíno people. I like to teach this unit around Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day because the Taíno were the group of Native Caribbeans first encountered by Columbus.This unit of study is based on research available at the The Taíno Museum which is located in northern Haiti near Cap Haitien. I visited this Museum on a trip to Haiti with the group Rebuilding Haiti on Trip at a Time, which I would highly recommend.The museum collection c
Grades:
7th - 12th
4th-6th Grade Lesson: Understanding the True Effects of the California Missions
Objective: The primary goal of this lesson is to provide fourth-grade students with a comprehensive understanding of the true effects of the California Missions on various aspects of Native American life and culture. By exploring historical sources and engaging in critical discussions, students will develop empathy, historical literacy, and critical thinking skills.4th-6th Grade Lesson:Understanding the True Effects of the California Missions Rationale/Vocabulary/Outline/Helpful Websites
Grades:
4th - 6th
Native American Storytelling Project
This project includes several Native American Legends. The activities include students transposing the legends into plays. Students also create props to go along wtih their plays. More advanced legends for gifted students.
Grades:
4th - 10th
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Public Service Announcement Project
Initially created for an Indigenous content English course, the assignment could be applied to any discipline if you change the topic options. The assignment outlines the steps for creating the PSA (including where students can access stock footage online). Also included is a two question written response where students justify their creation of the PSA. Rubric included.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Native American Group Project (Newsela and GoogleSlides/PowerPoint)
3-5 day group project to research and present the 5 Native American Geocultural Regions.
Day 1 - Newsela Research and Map
Day 2/3 - Group Presentation Development (GoogleSlides/PowerPoint)
Day 4/5 - Presentation and Student Notes
Day 5 - Comparison Activity
Grades:
6th - 10th
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