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7th grade Native Americans lessons
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: Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
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: Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Manifest Destiny: Oregon Territory, Mexican-American War, California Gold Rush
Manifest Destiny: the Oregon Territory, the Mexican-American War, the California Gold Rush, and MoreHaving trouble with the Kahoot link? They changed their links - here is the new one: https://create.kahoot.it/share/manifest-destiny-mexican-american-war-oregon-territory-california-gold-rush/9fdef15c-2938-4e5e-83a2-6925497ddb5dThis lesson teaches students about Manifest Destiny and its impact on America. The major themes of this lesson are the dispute over the Oregon Territory, the Mexican-Americ
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4th - 11th
Also included in: Early US History Bundle: 1492 - Civil War
Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies Strand A PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Are you looking for a great resource with engaging activities to teach your Grade 5 students the Interactions of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans Prior to 1713 unit from the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum? Check out this comprehensive resource intended to support the 2018 revised curriculum, using expectations for the unit of the same name. The revised curriculum strengthens learning connected with Indigenous perspectives, cultures, histories, and contemporary realities, including those rela
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5th - 7th
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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
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
The Land Bridge Beringia Reading Comprehension Passage and Map Activity
In this activity, students complete a short reading passage about the Bering Land Bridge (also called Beringia) to learn how Native Americans crossed from Russia to Alaska to settle in the Americas during the last Ice Age. This lesson also includes a map coloring activity that examines how the water level in the oceans dropped during Ice Age, revealing land that formed a bridge the earliest people could walk across. This resource includes: A short reading passage with 5 multiple choice comprehen
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4th - 7th
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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
Grades:
6th - 9th
Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies | Strand A | Heritage and Identity Part 1
Interactions of Indigenous People and Europeans Prior to 1713, Part One: Before the Explorers is a Grade 5 social studies unit created to support student learning about the early origins of this country. This inquiry-based unit (previously called First Nations & Europeans in New France and Early Canada) meets the 2018 Revised Ontario Ministry of Education Social Studies Curriculum, It provides a variety of activities meant to allow students to explore the Indigenous groups before the arrival
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies Strand A PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Native American Tribes Lesson Plan: Map, Reading, Video, PowerPoint & Project
This engaging and thorough lesson on Native American tribes is a great way to introduce students to the diverse array of cultures that existed in North America prior to the arrival of Europeans.The download includes all of the following: PowerPoint and Google Slides presentationsFlipped classroom video versionGuided notes and interactive notebook page optionsPrimary source analysis on the Great Law of PeaceReading and worksheet on the Iroquois ConfederacyOne Pager project on an American Indian
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: US History Part 1 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
The Meeting of The Worlds Full Unit Bundle 5 Engaging Lessons Distance Learning
The Meeting of The Worlds - 5 critical thinking lessons to engage your students and develop their critical thinking skills + review and an assessment!Lessons Included:The First Americans - “First Peoples” - Students view a free video from PBS and trace two theories regarding the migration of the first people through North and South America. This video is eye catching and compelling and helps to clearly lay out the evidence surrounding the two competing theories. Students pick a theory and use ev
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6th - 9th
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Native American The Columbian Exchange Jigsaw Activity Distance Learning
In the classroom version of this lesson, students investigate the Columbian Exchange. The students will review the Columbian Exchange, and then task cards will prompt them to look up the origin of the plants, animals, and diseases that were transferred. This lesson does require access to iPads or Chromebooks. The class will then collectively jigsaw their information. Students are able to get up out seats and move around the classroom! This really helped my students to remember the significance o
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6th - 9th
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Pennsylvania History State Study – ALL Content Included – No Textbook Needed!
Complete Pennsylvania Interactive Notebook Unit with NINE Lessons of Nonfiction Pennsylvania History Informational Text (ALL CONTENT INCLUDED – NO ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOK NEEDED), SEVENTEEN Interactive Notebook Assignments, and a balanced mix of hands-on activities, all aligned with Pennsylvania's Social Studies Standards.LESSON ONE – PENNSYLVANIA'S FIRST PEOPLE:Vocabulary Booklets (Interactive Notebook)First People Nonfiction Informational Text Lesson – all CONTENT included!Questions to assess Info
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4th - 7th
American West Gallery Walk (Transcontinental Railroad, Homestead Act, Dawes Act)
Students will learn about significant people and events in the American West (1862-1895). The gallery walk contains 12 documents and 33 questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *This is a great activity to get students out of their seats and moving! *Editable Word Document *Students will spend 3-5 minutes at each of the eight stations. *The activity does not require the use of a textbook or teacher preparation.American West Topics:Transcontinental Ra
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
Olmec Civilization
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This is a 1 page reading plus 1 page of questions. This reading examines the Olmec Civilization. Specifically, it focuses on its location, the development of Ballgame, the carving of the colossal heads, and their religion and religious practices. This is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platfor
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6th - 12th
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Art Lesson: Succulent Garden Still Life
Beginning with a PowerPoint, students will learn about the often colorful patterned artwork of the Southwestern Native Americans and see how it still influences art in the region today. Then students will learn about the climate of the region and the vegetation that can grow there.Then they will draw their own succulent or cacti still life and color them with a unique mix of materials (see materials list below)!Included in this package: Teacher directions with pictures, student project samples,
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Elementary Art Lesson Plan Bundle
Indigenous ALL YEAR Social Studies History & Culture Mega Bundle
This Indigenous (First Nations, Native American) all year social studies mega bundle is full of a meaningful printables, lessons, activities, information and games to teach Indigenous history and Indigenous cultural values.Moreover, this unit takes out the guesswork and research to create authentic Indigenous culture and history lessons.Save 30% with this mega bundle (priced for the Canadian dollar), and you will receive all you need to teach socials studies units on Indigenous first peoples to
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Residential School & Orange Shirt Day BUNDLE for Elementary and Middle School
This Indigenous residential school orange shirt day unit is a meaningful printable package that gently teaches residential school history to elementary (intermediate) and middle school students through meaningful lessons, art projects, and activities. Using the anchor texts such as The Orange Shirt Story, Phyllis's Orange Shirt, Stolen Words, or Orange Shirt Day, (unit does not include digital or audio versions of the books), this unit provides a gentle look into residential school history. Alte
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Medicine Wheel Mini Unit and Art Project for Mindful Health
This Indigenous (First Nations, Native American) social studies medicine wheel unit guides elementary and middle school students through Aboriginal teachings around health and wellbeing, while also teaching about Indigenous culture and values.Blending ELA (writing and reading), social studies, and social emotional learning skills, this mini unit works as a great introduction into Indigenous ways of knowing.What you get:1 Cover page1 Read Aloud Close reading sheets1 Medicine Wheel worksheet activ
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2nd - 8th
Also included in: Indigenous ALL YEAR Social Studies History & Culture Mega Bundle
Native American Heritage Month Teaching Slides Distance Learning
This power point is intended to support teachers (both online & in person) in providing a quick mini lesson on Native American figures in history.The month of November is Native American Heritage Month! This presentation provides pictures, information, and an informational video on 20 Native American figures in history ranging from war chiefs, artists, activists, musicians, etc. There are also additional resources provided such as read a louds, Native American children's books, and additiona
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K - 8th
Indigenous Veterans Remembrance Day in Canada
Celebrate and honor Canada's Indigenous Veterans with this Indigenous Education social studies resource made for Remembrance Day. Discover the significance of this day, and explore the stories of 10 Indigenous Veterans who served for Canada. Engage in creating interactive poppies for display in your school. Ideal for grades 4 and above, this resource offers a meaningful opportunity to learn and pay tribute to Indigenous Veterans.Page 1: Indigenous Veterans Day Lesson PlanPage 2: Indigenous Veter
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4th - 7th
Indigenous Oral Storytelling Traditions and Practices for the Winter Holidays
This Indigenous social studies unit guides elementary and middle school students through Aboriginal oral storytelling traditions and practices, while also teaching First Nations culture. Used as a supplemental activity for winter holidays around the world, this resource can provide an Indigenous perspective into the holiday season, while also blending reading and writing skills with social studies curriculum.Including foldable interactive notebook activities and worksheets, as well as close read
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Indigenous ALL YEAR Social Studies History & Culture Mega Bundle
Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies | Strand A | Heritage and Identity Part 2
Interactions of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans Prior to 1713 Part 2: Explorers and First Contact is a Grade 5-7 social studies unit created to support student learning about the early origins of this country. This inquiry-based unit, which meets the revised 2018 Ontario Ministry of Education Social Studies curriculum for Grade 5, provides a variety of activities meant to allow students to explore the motivations behind the early explorations in North America, the explorers’ interactions with t
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies Strand A PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE
Native AmericansNative Americans UNIT BUNDLE10 Lessons, Formal Assessment (Quiz/Test), Thematic EssayIncluded in this download:12 products including lessons, a review packet, quiz and test!20% OFF!!This bundle is priced to save you significantly over buying each product separately!See the links above for full details on each resource included! ★ This resource contains primary source documents and secondary source documents and quote passages from Creating America Social Studies textbook★★ Please
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5th - 9th
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