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"We Are Water Protectors" Book-based Lesson & "The Earth is Our Mother" Song
Carole Lindstrom & Michaela Goade's book "We are Water Protectors" is beautifully written & illustrated! Representing legends from Indigenous tribes, this story weaves the words of history and culture into modern day. This music lesson includes:Author & Illustrator informationRead Aloud link (all rights belong to original artists)Water Protector Pledge (from the book) in digital, printable, & color versionsVocal & instrumental music for "The Earth is Our Mother" - Native Am
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K - 6th
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Also included in: Year Long Music Lessons & Curriculum for 2nd Grade | 30% off
"Nibi's Water Song" by S. Tenasco & Chief Lady Bird Song Maker & Compose
Chielf Lady Bird's illusrations accompany Sunshine Tenasco's beautiful story "Nibi's Water Song." Nibi, the Anishinaabemowin word for water, is also the name of the Indigenous girl searching for clean drinking water. Her determination inspires her community to join in her song and reflects what water activists are hoping to achieve globally. This book is ideal for National Indigenous People's Month, October, November, and Earth Day in April.Included in these slides:Author & Illustrator in
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Book-based Music Lesson Bundle #2 : Social Emotional Learning (20% off)
Native American Navigation Unit | Communication through Rhythm & Drumming
This cross-curricular project Native American Navigation is a multi-week unit designed to be collaborative by connecting music to culture & history, and to require critical thinking skills. While many tribes and nations had signed, spoken, & drawn languages, music was an integral component for communication & celebration. To honor that, students will use music as their communication tool during this project.Students will:Compose 4 short rhythms for the cardinal directions (N, S, E,
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4th - 10th
Also included in: Year Long Music Lessons & Curriculum for 4th Grade Bundle 30% off
California Native American Trade Game - Hands on Activity for students!
This engaging elementary-level game invites players to explore the fascinating world of trade, cooperation, and cultural exchange among the diverse indigenous communities that once thrived in the California region.In this game students take on the role of a young tribal member entrusted with the responsibility of facilitating trade between different Native American groups. Through a combination of storytelling, strategy, and historical knowledge, players will discover the intricate web of relati
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: 4th Grade California Social Studies Bundle
Gitsigakomim - Blackfoot Nation Tribe: Song, Facts, Map, & Games
Honor the Blackfoot Nation by singing "Gitsigakomim" & playing games with rhythm sticks. The games are differentiated to allow a wide range of skills and can be played by many ages. Students can create their own movement, explore rhythms, get exposed to Native American music, use rhythm sticks, look at a map, & make their own connections to honor! I use this piece during our Native American unit in November, but bring it back for Mother's Day in May since the lyrics translate to "I lo
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K - 8th
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Native American Storytelling Tradition: PowerPoint, Google Slides Digital Lesson
Perfect for in-class or distance learning! Now over 30 slides with a Google Slides link! Provides background, examples, questions, and more. An introduction to the Native American tradition of oral storytelling. This is a visually engaging presentation that provides the students with interesting, rigorous content; it will allow students to have a feel for the Native American storyteller while also making personal connections to the importance of oral communication. Ties to other literary movemen
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"I Sang You Down from the Stars" Book | "Ho Ho Watanay" & "Twinkle Twinkle" Song
Tasha Spillett-Sumner & Michaela Goade's book "I Sang You Down from the Stars" is beautifully written & illustrated! This story tells of a Cree mother preparing for the birth of her child and lends itself to learning 2 lovely lullabies: Ho Ho Watanay (Ojibwe) & Twinkle, Twinkle (English).Michaela Goade is a tribal citizen of the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. Her art is also seen in "Water Protectors" which is not only beautiful, but inspired by move
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Year Long Music Lessons & Curriculum for 1st Grade | 30% off
Hiawatha and the Peacemaker - literacy skills/reading comprehension - Indigenous
Questions based on the book Hiawatha and the Peacemaker by Robbie Robertson. The document can easily be adapted. Includes 46 multiple-choice literacy/reading comprehension (some inferencing) questions and 4 reflection questions with a connection to a short video.This bundle includes BOTH the Word Document AND the Google Form.Questions are separated into sections of the book to make it easier to answer in short sessions, rather than all at once.This text tells the true story of the origins of t
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Not Grade Specific
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"The Song That Called Them Home" Book Based Music Composition Lesson
Using children's literature in music class creates wonderful opportunities to connect to various people, cultures, holidays, and experiences. David A. Robinson's wonderful words accompany Maya McKibbin's beautiful illustrations in The Song That Called Them Home." Inspired by Indigenous legends, this tale tells of of sibling courage & adventure with a song that brings them home. To accompany this picture book, students will compose their own song sequentially.Included in the slides:Author
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2nd - 4th
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Native Perspective of Early American Colonization Jigsaw Poster Project
NATIVE PERSPECTIVE OF EARLY AMERICAN COLONIZATION JIGSAWThis is a great activity for World or U.S. History to introduce the Native perspective of the colonization of the Americas. Students will learn how the Homestead Act, Dawes Act, and Indian Removal Act, led to the forced movement of Native Americans onto reservations. This is a jigsaw reading activity with primary and secondary source documents, including excepts from A Peoples History of the United States by Howard Zinn and An Indigenous Pe
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9th - 11th
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Hiawatha and the Peacemaker - literacy skills/reading comprehension - Indigenous
Google Form questions based on the book Hiawatha and the Peacemaker by Robbie Robertson. The form can easily be adapted. Includes 46 multiple-choice literacy/reading comprehension (some inferencing) questions and 4 reflection questions with a connection to a short video.Google Form is separated into sections of the book to make it easier to answer in short sessions, rather than all at once.This text tells the true story of the origins of the Haudenosaunee nation (Iroquois/Six Nations of Cayuga
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Not Grade Specific
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The Colonial Era: Remote Learning Lesson Bundle
17 slide Google Slide deck based lesson on the U.S. Colonial era that covers: - An overview of Pre-Columbian lifestyle of Native American groups in North America with a special focus on the Iroquois Confederation- An overview of the system of Mercantilism and how European powers benefited from the conquest of colonies- "Pull factors" that lead to large scale immigration from North/Western Europe- The distinguishing features and unique characteristics of the New England, Middle, & Southern co
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7th - 12th
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