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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Circle of Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS series site captures Native American stories told by the storytellers themselves. Students can also find information on language and land issues confronting Native Americans today.
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Graphic
Library of Congress

Loc: Million Native American March, June 27, 2003

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of twenty photographs from the Million Native American March that took place in Washington, D.C. on June 27, 2003. Shows the many clothing and regalia styles of different Native American groups.
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Handout
Other

Canku Ota: Regalia: Headwear: Part One

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the types of headwear worn by Native American tribes of the Northeast, Southeast, and the Plains.
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Article
Other

Native Peoples: Powwow 101

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what a powwow is, some of its history, how native people feel about them, powwow etiquette, the music, the dances, and the regalia. (Published July-August 2004 issue)
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Website
Native American Art and Technology

Native Tech: Native American Technology and Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational site discusses the technology of Native American crafts and the meaning of those crafts. Touches on everything from pottery to clothing.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs: Indian Pride, Gaming, Part 2

For Students 9th - 10th
An interview about how Indian gaming affects local and statewide communities. [8:51]
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: History on a Plate: How Native American Diets Shifted After European Colonization

For Students 9th - 10th
For centuries, Indigenous people's diets were totally based on what could be harvested locally. Then white settlers arrived from Europe. Native people pass down information - including food traditions - from one generation to the next...
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Handout
Native American Art and Technology

Native Tech: Regional Overview of Native American Clothing and Regalia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the importance of clothing worn by Native Americans for special occasions, and what the style, symbols, and ornamentation signify about the person wearing it.
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Website
Other

Canku Ota

For Students 3rd - 5th
An on-line newspaper about the culture and traditions of all Native Americans. Offers special news, stories, nature articles, projects, and "Anything else of interest."
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Handout
Other

Native Languages of the Americas: Native American Indian Clothing and Regalia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of Native American regalia, clothing, footwear, and headwear, including some contemporary styles. Images link to online stores and other web pages.
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Website
Other

Nativeculture.com

For Students 9th - 10th
This site only currently holds links to other Native American sites.