Curated OER
Wichita and Comanche Villages
Fourth graders examine the villages of the Wichita and Comanche Indians while conducting research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create the context for class discussion while focusing on the lifestyles...
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An Introduction to North America's Native People: Plains Culture Area
A wonderful website from Cabrillo College on the Plains Indians can be found here. It gives an in-depth historical overview, profiles of numerous Plains tribes, the significance of the horse, and great information on their culture and...
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The Comanche Language & Cultural Preservation Committee
Site is dedicated to preserving the Comanche language and using it as a living language.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Comanche
Wikipedia offers detailed information on the Native American group, the Comanche.
Other
Famous Texans: Quanah Parker
Read a brief biography about the Texas Comanche chief, Quanah Parker, and his contributions to the history of Texas.
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Texas Indians: The Texas Apaches
This article details the history and way of life of the Apaches in Texas. It describes their interactions with the Spanish explorers, how they were treated like slaves at the Spanish missions, and how their resentment drove them to...
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Comanche Lodge: Quanah Parker
This biography of famous Texan, Quanah Parker, tells the story of his life and the impact he made in Texas history.
Son of the South
Son of the South: Indian Tribes
Information about various Indian tribes including the Sioux, Cherokees, Comanches. Cheyennes, Creeks, Seminoles, and Apaches.
Oklahoma State University
Chronicles of Oklahoma: History of the Kiowa Comanche Reservation
A lengthy article examining the historical background of the use of Oklahoma as a place for Native American reservations. The idea started with Jefferson and led to the eventual relocation of the Kiowa tribe.
Other
Humanities Texas: Texas Originals: Quanah Parker
A brief biography of Comanche chief, Quanah Parker, a notable Native American leader in Texas history.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Comanche
With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the Comanche people.