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Native Americans lessons under $5
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
Fry Bread A Native American Family Story Activity Native American Heritage Month
Engage your students in a rigorous interactive read aloud with the book Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard. Students will love the read aloud and be able to apply their knowledge in the extension activities and writing prompts centered around the book's theme of family and cultural traditions.Get all current interactive read alouds H A L F off with the Interactive Read Aloud ENDLESS Bundle! This resource is included in the November Interactive Read Aloud Bundle!
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K - 2nd
Indigenous People in Canada | Turtle Island Drama Circle
This set of drama circle cards is about the impact of colonization for First Nations or Indigenous People in Canada faced during colonization. As part of the truth and reconciliation process, this resource talks about the series of events since the arrival of Europeans including reserves, treaties, missionaries, and Residential Schools. This resource is part of our Social Studies Drama Circle Bundle.Drama circles are similar to readers' theatre activities where students read small sections of te
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 4
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
Totem Poles Informational Articles and Activity: Indigenous People of Canada
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it! Students will explore 4 types of totem poles and their meaning in a two-page informational article written at grade level. They will also learn about 6 different animals and what they represent to the Haida culture (colour and black and white versions provided). You will receive: ♥ Detailed, step-by-step lesson plan♥ 3 t
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3rd - 6th
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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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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)
Pocahontas Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Key Included
This 15 page movie guide with handouts accompanies the film "Pocahontas (1995)". ★★ Check out the full preview! ★★This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.Part 1 - These are the comprehension questions for the movie. I have made three sets of questions, and labelled them (Includes the answers for all three sets of questions)2 pages of 50 questions requiring answers in sentences1 page of 25 questions requiring answers in sentences (25 questions removed from the 50 q
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3rd - 6th
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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
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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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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James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, Tomochichi
Oglethorpe, Musgrove, and Tomochichi Research Guide: This Georgia Beginnings Flipbook kit includes everything you need to help your students create a "tab style" flip book all about the beginning of Georgia. This is easy to print, cut, and assemble and makes a great keepsake for student learning. There are 2 different student recording page options: one is a fill-in-the-blank, scaffolded notes version and the other option is a blank line versio-for easy differentiation!Included in this Pro
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2nd
Also included in: Georgia Social Studies BUNDLE
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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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Elementary Art Lesson Plan Bundle
Native American Art Project: Radial Design using your NAME!!
This Native American project uses radial design in a simple art lesson. It is inspired by Dream Catchers. Recommended for Native American studies, math and art! Learn the history of Dream Catchers. Use this easy and engaging art and math activity as a part of Social Studies unita beautiful Native American Heritage Month activitystudents use their name or initials to create a unique designsimple supplies found in most classrooms, easy to modify This a highly successful lesson and students are al
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4th - 8th
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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
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Also included in: Indigenous ALL YEAR Social Studies History & Culture Mega Bundle
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
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Indigenous ALL YEAR Social Studies History & Culture Mega Bundle
Inuit: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Article
Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it!This eight page article covers the following topics about the Inuit people of Canada:♥ Location♥ Tools and Weapons♥ Food♥ Clothing♥ Travel♥ Shelter♥ Beliefs♥ Language♥ GovernmentReal images are used to supplement the information. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the Inuit peoples, traditionally and in modern-day ti
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Indigenous (First Nations) Cultures Informational Articles Bundle
Native Americans | Impact of Westward Expansion for Google Classroom™
Teach your students about Westward Expansion and its Impact on Native Americans. This resource is compatible for use with your Google Classroom™ or for distance learning. The passage in this versatile resource combines social studies and reading informational text in one convenient lesson. It’s an effective way to teach your students about this important subject in American history. In this lesson, students explain why settlers and Native Americans clashed over territory, identify how the govern
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion | Social Studies for Google Classroom™ BUNDLE
Native American Literature - 5 Day Unit - Origin Myths, Iroquois Constitution
This is a 5-day unit in which students study early Native American literature (3 origin myths and the Iroquois Constitution). These accounts were passed down through generations as oral tradition and have been written for the modern reader. Students will learn about the Native Americans, read and analyze the texts, make inferences, collaborate to answer discussion questions, and complete their own written analysis of their contributions from a topic on a choice board. The texts include:1. "The E
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Native American Reading Comprehension Passages with Text Structure Worksheets
Looking for a way to get in extra text structure practice? Why not tie practice into your Social Studies content with these printable worksheets and Google Slides™ activities about Native Americans? These 5 nonfiction paragraphs about U.S. Native Americans written in different text structures allow students to practice identifying different text structures. Did you know that understanding text structure can help students improve their reading comprehension? With this resource, students read eac
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science & Social Studies Reading Comprehension Text Structure Practice
Native American Reading Passage with Text Structure Worksheets English & Spanish
This packet is included in both ENGLISH AND SPANISH! Perfect for bilingual classrooms or even higher level Spanish classes to learn about the Native Americans (in the United States) and practice identifying different text structures. Perfecto para las clases bilingües para practicar las estructuras del texto del tema de los nativos americanos (de los Estados Unidos) These worksheets include information about Native Americans (from the United States) written in different text structures. Students
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3rd - 5th
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Powhatan, Pocahontas and Christopher Newport Student Book (SOL 1.3)
Teach students about three famous Virginians in one book! Learn about Christopher Newport, Pocahontas, and Chief Powhatan. The book has 6 pages and is designed to be printed front to back (save paper!). Each book also includes a simple comprehension check at the end, where students complete three fill-in-the-blank sentences. Check out the preview to learn more!This resource now includes THREE versions:Easier text, line art pictures for B&W printingHarder text, line art pictures for B&W p
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Famous Americans First Grade BUNDLE
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