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Native Americans activities for homeschool
Aztec, Maya, Inca, & Mesoamerica Unit for World and American History
In this Mesoamerica Unit Bundle on the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans, you receive 9 engaging and hands-on resources to teach about Aztec inventions, Inca culture, Tenochtitlan, the disappearance of the Maya, Spanish conquistadors, and much more. Buy this bundle and save considerably over purchasing each lesson separately! In this highly-engaging Inca, Aztec, and Maya Bundle, you receive the following 9 resources:✔ 1.) Aztecs and Incas - A Comparing and Contrasting Scavenger Hunt!✔ 2.) Aztecs and Th
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5th - 9th
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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 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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Maya Empire Mesoamerica Investigation | What happened to the Maya People?
In this Maya Empire CSI Investigation, students take on the role of historians, scientists, and researchers as they try to uncover the reasons behind the downfall of the Mayan Empire. Students research the Maya downfall in Mesoamerica to understand their history, culture, and the factors that may have led to their demise. This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec as well as my CSI World History Bundle! Students are engaged with a short video to s
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5th - 8th
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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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Inca Empire Myth-Busters! Students explore Inca culture, life, & religion!
In this Inca Empire Myth Busters and culture activity, students investigate six different statements on life in the Inca Empire, then either "prove" or "bust" each of the statements. Students learn about the Inca government, religion, climate, government, and more!This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec.Students are engaged by evaluating six different myth sources and learn about Inca religion, government, climate and geography, education system
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5th - 8th
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Simply Social Studies K/1-Thanksgiving Then & Now / Traditions Mini Unit
***SIMPLY SOCIAL STUDIES - KINDERGARTEN & FIRST GRADE ****
MINI UNIT - THANKSGIVING THEN & NOW, HISTORY, CUSTOMS, & TRADITIONS
What is Simply Social Studies all about?
Simply Social Studies is a Social Studies curriculum that covers grade appropriate concepts and objectives for First Grade and Kindergarten.
What's included in this mini unit of Simply Social Studies?
This mini unit of Simply Social Studies includes detailed lesson plans with ELA and Math extensions & suggestio
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K - 1st
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
Native Americans Tribes and Indigenous Peoples Bundle for American World History
In the Native Americans and Indigenous People Bundle, you receive 5 resources and activities to teach Native American tribes, culture, government, and much more. This bundle is priced to save you significantly over buying each lesson separately - buy the bundle and save a bundle!Plus, each resource in this bundle includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible version to be used in conjunction with Google Classroom. Just follow the included instructions for how to access the Goog
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5th - 9th
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Native American Regions Mini-Unit Bundle
Native American regions are diverse and each region should be taught separately. 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.Structure of the mini-units: Teacher NotesRegional MapsBrief informational passages with comprehension-building cloze passagesGallery Walk: A low-prep primary source activity. Simply print one copy of each of the six primary source pages and mak
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5th - 6th
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Native American Heritage Month | Famous Faces® Collaboration Poster
Do something for Native American Heritage Month that your students won't soon forget—with my large, visually engaging Famous Faces® collaboration poster. Great for Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations, too!This poster is part of my Famous Faces® series. Great for ANY grade, PreK-high school, with two poster options included. This poster pairs with my Unscramble the Famous Faces® of Native American Heritage collaboration poster.This fun, collaborative activity features 8 Native Americans, includi
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2nd - 9th
Native American Heritage Month Reading Writing Activity Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November and Indigenous Peoples Day and honor and learn about Indigenous Peoples. This easy-to-use research project is broken down step by step to help your students write a research essay and complete a project independently.This writing pack will help your students complete a research project about the Indigenous People who once lived in the area you now live in OR select any Native American group of interest.Link included with an interactive map t
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Native American Heritage Month Reading Activities Indigenous Peoples'
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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Assimilation of Native Americans: Indian Boarding Schools (STATIONS)
Through these primary source analysis stations, your students will gain an understanding of the assimilation of Native Americans in the United States following the Civil War, due to the use of Indian boarding schools. Through readings, photographs, and interviews, your students will analyze primary sources to learn the laws and history surrounding the schools in the United States, as well understand the negative impact these government instituted school experiences have had on Native American ch
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5th - 8th
Ancient America and Mayan Aztec Inca Literacy and Math Activity Packet
This " Ancient America : Mayan, Aztec, Inca Literacy and Math Activity Packet " has 50 pages - no prep required - so the packet is great as printable worksheets for an ancient history unit or extra work or sub plans or to enhance a literacy or math unit.These activities are made for different levels of kids between Grades 2 and 5. Please note that not all activities in this packet will meet your class' particular levels, but there should be enough variation in the resources from your high flye
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2nd - 5th
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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 Seven Sacred Teachings: Full Poster and Activity Set
Teach important character traits to primary grades using the seven sacred teachings, an important element of Canadian Indigenous/Native American cultures! Great for teaching about character traits, SEL, social justice, decolonization, social studies, and more!This set covers all seven teachings (love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth). Included are a teacher's guide to the seven sacred teachings, 2 versions of each poster (14 posters in total), an activity guide for each te
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K - 3rd
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
Seven Sacred Teachings Bundle for Social Emotional Learning
This Indigenous social studies unit teaches First Nations culture by blending language arts activities, art projects, and games with Indigenous perspectives found within Canada and the United States. The Seven Sacred Teachings, also known as the Seven Grandfather Teachings, blends Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mindfulness, along with Indigenous culture.This bundled resource engages students to explore Indigenous ways of life and values through the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) Seven Sacred Teaching
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2nd - 8th
Comparing Past and Present - Long Ago and Today - Our Changing Times
Life in the past and present is the primary focus of this huge social studies unit. Changing Times - Past and Present - provides lessons and materials for the standard: Comparing lives of long ago and present. I developed in with my first graders in mind, but it contains parts that can be used in K, 2nd and 3rd.It is designed to be a cohesive unit, incorporated literacy and social studies with plenty of cute crafts/activities in the mix! Your students will study past and present homes, transpor
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K - 3rd
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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
Native Americans of Texas Bundle with Lesson Plans - TX History Activities
Do you feel ready to teach your 4th grade Texas history students about Native Americans in Texas? With this unit and the included resources, you can be confident in your content knowledge without spending a ton of time prepping! --------------------------------------------------------------What is different about this Native Americans of Texas Bundle?This resource is based on the 4th grade TEKS and comes with suggested lesson plans you can copy and paste into your plan book. This way, you are su
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4th
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