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Middle school Native Americans resources for Easel
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,
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day? | Christopher Columbus Worksheet
For decades, the United States celebrated Columbus Day. Today, a controversy that covers many situations has been installed. Really determining whether this day should be called Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day requires studying the points of view of both parties and knowing some history, so... Let's do it! This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1: - Introduction. - Who was Christopher Columbus? p2: - Did you know?... p4: - M
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day? | English + Spanish
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
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
Seven Sacred Teachings Mini Unit with Art Project for Social Emotional Learning
This Indigenous (Aboriginal, First Peoples, First Nations) social studies mini unit is a meaningful printable package that blends the Seven Sacred Teachings, also known as the Seven Grandfather Teachings, with Social Emotional Learning (SEL).This resource engages students to explore the Indigenous values of love, respect, honesty, humility, courage, wisdom, and truth. This resource is digital ready and can be easily assigned for distance learning through Google ClassroomTM. What You Get:Informat
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Indigenous ALL YEAR Social Studies History & Culture Mega Bundle
Native American Regions Mini-Unit: Arctic (Inuit People)
Each Native American Region is unique and should be taught separately. The Arctic (Inuit) People are fascinating and have a rich cultural heritage. My Native American regional units are focused on pre-contact cultures but the descendants of many of the tribes we study continue to practice their cultural traditions today. Contents of this mini-unit: Teacher NotesArctic Region MapPassage 1: Overview of the Arctic Region and Inuit Hunting Traditions - Includes a cloze passage to help students proce
Grades:
5th - 6th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Social Studies Big Bundle
Native American Heritage Month Activities + Debate + Videos
Native American Heritage Month is a very important month in our country. In a world where the inclusion of different cultures is essential, our duty as teachers is to teach our students tolerance and respect. That is why I created this non-discriminatory material, with the intention that each of our students become aware to make this a better world. It can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: p1: - Text "The History of Hispanic Heritage Month". p2: - Reading comprehension questio
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Also included in: November Bundle | Halloween, Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving and more...
Novel Study The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich--includes DIGITAL file options
Now includes NEW RIGOROUS Final Exam (m/c) with some PARCC-style, Part A, Part B questions; some require students to select two answers.This is a 140 page Common Core aligned no prep novel study for The Birchbark House, by Louise Erdrich. This novel study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. The 40-page student packet is perfect for literature circles or independent work. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Novel Study Bundle: SS, STEAM, & Classic Lit (Print + DIGITAL)
Iroquois American Indians of the Northeast - Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest
This internet scavenger hunt directs students to a website that will help them answer questions. Students are able to research what the Iroquois tribe ate, wore, and how they lived. It is an awesome way to incorporate technology into your classroom!Includes:- 3 page internet scavenger hunt- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Standards of Excellence:SS3H1 Describe early American Indian cultures and their development in North America.a. Locate the regions where American Indian
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Kumeyaay California Native American Indians Informational Text for Google
Keep your students learning with this engaging, standards-based text and activities. Great for distance learning, school breaks or home schools. Google classroom version also available. Sold separately.Everything your students need to know about the Kumeyaay tribe of California. This resource is one of a series of short expository texts that are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Students learn about the location, ancient history, culture, technology, resources, beliefs, gove
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: California Social Studies 4th Grade Curriculum-- Complete Year
Land Bridge Theory & First Americans
The Land Bridge Theory explains how North, Central, and South America became populated. Nomadic hunters followed large animals across the exposed Bering Land Bridge.This resource contains a two-page informational passage, cloze passage with answer bank, and completed answer key. No prep... Just print & go! Visit my blog for fabulous resources and ideas: Thrive in Grade FiveCheck out these amazing resources:Jamestown Settlement- An Active, Engaging UnitThe New England Colonies: An Active, Eng
Grades:
5th - 6th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Social Studies Big Bundle
Native American Regions Mini-Unit: Pacific Northwest
Each Native American Region is unique and should be taught separately. The Pacific Northwest Region is fascinating and has a rich cultural heritage. My Native American regional units are focused on pre-contact cultures but the descendants of many of the tribes we study continue to practice their cultural traditions today. Contents of this mini-unit: Teacher NotesPacific Northwest Region MapPassage 1: Overview of the Pacific Northwest Region and Religious Beliefs/Oral History - Includes a cloze p
Grades:
5th - 6th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Social Studies Big Bundle
Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Native American Heritage Novel Guide
Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Novel Guide Native American History, great for teaching about the Great Depression, the Bonus Army, The Cherokee Rose, Indian schools and the U.S. history. This novel guide includes: Lesson objectivesPre, during, and post reading activities Chapter by chapter questionsAnswer KeyEssay questionsJournaling questionsBackground/historical information Extension resources Character analysisNovel theme activityCharacter traitsKWL ChartVocabulary activities This resource is gr
Grades:
6th - 9th
Westward Expansion: Homestead Act of 1862 and Native Americans
Students will read and answer text dependent questions how the Homestead Act of 1862 and how westward expansion impacted the settlers and the Native Americans. They will have a variety of activities involving vocabulary activities, primary source analysis, writing prompts, and informational text to evaluate the struggles and impact of westward expansion.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Cherokee, Creek, and Chickasaw: Customs, Beliefs, and Traditions
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the beliefs, customs, folklore, and traditions of the Cherokee, Creek, and Chickasaw tribes. There is also reading material on the 7 Clans of the Cherokee with a fun writing assignment. Native American symbols are also provided for a rebus activity where students can use their imagination to write a story with words and symbols.
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: BIG Tennessee History Bundle
Native American Tribes Research Flipbook Project Native American Heritage Month
This makes a great project for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples Day! Do your students need to learn about Native American culture and Native American history? Students will research Native American tribes with this flip book project! Students will research about the lives of early Native Americans, such as the food they ate, clothing they wore, and types of housing. This scaffolded flipbook is great for helping all students access grade level content! You can use this project
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Maidu Tribe California Native American Indians Informational Reading/ Activities
Everything your students need to know about the Maidu tribe of California. This resource is one of a series of short expository texts that are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Students learn about the location, ancient history, culture, technology, resources, beliefs, government and what makes the Maidu people special and unique among California Native Americans. Discussion questions & answers and student quiz and student activity included!Use as a guided reading resour
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: California Social Studies 4th Grade Curriculum-- Complete Year
Native Americans of North Carolina 3 Reading Comprehension Passages
This resource includes 3 reading comprehension passages about Native Americans in all three regions of North Carolina. The passages include information about: where the native groups livedwhat resources they usedhow they built their houses and villagestheir forms of governmentPassages included: Natives of the Coastal PlainNatives of the PiedmontNatives of the MountainsEach passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EA
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Native American Heritage Month | Activities + Video + Debate | For Kids
November is a month when inclusion should be more than ever a part of our classroom. With this resource you can bring Native American Heritage Month into your classes.It can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1-2:- Introduction.p3:- Answer the questions.p4:- History of Native American Heritage Month.p5:- Make a timeline.- Question of personal expression.p6-7:- State celebrations.p8:- Crossword.p9:- Indigenous heritage.p10:- Find a Native American leg
Grades:
2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Native American Heritage Month | For All Ages | English + Spanish
Gabrieleno Tribe CA Native Americans Informational Reading (aka Tongva Kizh)
*Also spelled Gabrielino or Gabrielinos; also called Tongva or Kizh This resource is part of a series of 16 short expository texts are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Use them as guided reading resources, close reading texts, or digital resource information. (Ink friendly version included.) Print, color copy on card stock and laminate for multiple years of use!Text, photos and comprehension activity is included, quiz and discussion questions included.Check out our companio
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: California Social Studies 4th Grade Curriculum-- Complete Year
Native American Point of View Reading and Writing Project
No-prep, Native American "point of view" reading lesson! After reading passages, and actual letters and statements from Native Americans, students use critical reading skills to show their understanding of the points of view of many Native Americans and others today. A difficult part of American history is the loss of Native American land to the English settlers. This lesson provides an opportunity for your students to take an in depth look at the opinions of several Native Americans and othe
Grades:
5th - 8th
Iroquois and Algonquian Native Americans
How were the Iroquois & Algonquian similar? Students will research & analyze the similarities and differences between the Iroquois & Algonquian Native Americans living in the Northeast region of present-day United StatesIncluded in this resource:• Title page• Do Now/Motivation student-centered questions• Map of Native American tribes in New York, USA• The Algonquians: A Case Study of Culture reading passage with scaffolding questions• The Iroquois: A Case Study of Culture reading pa
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
L’histoire du chandail orange - A Residential School Unit for Orange Shirt Day
This Indigenous (Aboriginal, First Peoples, First Nations) orange shirt day mini unit is a meaningful printable package that gently teaches residential school history to primary and intermediate students through art projects and printable activities.This resource is also used as a fundraiser for Indian Residential School Survivors Society and Orange Shirt Society.Using the The Orange Shirt Story, or Phyllis's Orange Shirt, written by Phyllis Webstad, (unit does not include a digital version of t
Grades:
1st - 7th
Native American Tribes Word Search Puzzle Native American History Word Search
This is a fun, quick, and easy Native American Tribes activity to complete with your students. Complete with the names of over 20 Native American Tribes to search and find, your students will love completing this fun activity for morning work, homework, a whole class challenge, or in a literacy center. It is such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating Native Americans prior to close reading or a social studies unit. It's going to be the best year yet! THIS WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY CAN BE P
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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