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Hopi Tribal Council
Focusing on the differences between traditional Hopi government and the Hopi Tribal Council, this resource is a good addition to your unit on Native American culture. Learners conduct Internet research, analyze primary source photos, and...
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Heroes, Elders, Historic Figures, Contemporary Tribal Leaders
Fifth graders research famous Elders. They receive a list of Elders, Historic Figures and Contemporary Tribal Leaders (included with the lesson). They discuss the Essential Question to guide their research. Students take notes based on...
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Montana Tribes And Leaders
Third graders investigate the different indian tribes in the state of Montana. They conduct research to answer essential questions. The focus of the information gathering is concerning tribal government. Students create a graphic...
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Health Enhancement Traditional Games
Fourth graders participate in Tribal games. In this tribal nations instructional activity, 4th graders play games that help improve on the physical skills for survival, invention, and problem solving. They discuss what is needed for...
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Politics: From Royalty to Democracy
Students explore forms of government in the Middle East. In this government systems lesson, students watch videos, listen to lectures, and explore websites regarding the forms of government in the Middle East
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Final Regents Review: Rome
Take a trip to ancient Rome in this presentation, which includes details about Roman life, society, politics, and religion. Viewers will be enthralled with the vivid maps and pictures in these slides, which could lead to a discussion on...
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Indian Removal: The Cherokees, Jackson, and the “Trail of Tears”
Learners examine executive power. In this Indian Removal lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the "Trail of Tears". Learners respond to discussion questions regarding the lecture.
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Colonization and American Indian Perspectives
Learners investigate the colonization of the United States by researching Thanksgiving. In this U.S. history lesson, students discuss the concept of Thanksgiving, who created it and what it was intended to do. Learners...
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QUIZ SHOW! What were you thinking? What did you say?
Students participate in a game show to share the information they have uncovered about the US expansion policy and how it affected Native Americans.
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Adapting to a New Culture
Seventh graders examine how American Indians adapted and interacted with other ethnic and cultural groups. They analyze what kinds of current issues Utah's American Indians are facing today.
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American Flag
Students examine the significance of the stars and stripes of the American flag, and discuss the June 4, 1777 Congressional resolution. Students construct their own American flags.
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Ocb Tracker: Blackfeet Tales
Do you know who the main characters are in the Blackfeet Tales? Use this site to learn features several of the tales.
American Indian Heritage Foundation
Indians.org: Blackfoot Literature
Use this site to explore the literature of the Blackfeet Native Americans.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma Historical Society: Chickasaw
The history of the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma began in 1818 when tribal leaders signed the Treaty of Old Town, ceding their lands in western Kentucky and Tennessee. Years of negotiations with the U.S. government led to failure to...
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan Library: A Biography of Louis Riel
This is a biography of Louis Riel, a leader of the Metis tribal group that revolted against the Canadian government in 1885. The revolt was put down and Riel was hanged.