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Mex Connect

The Huichol of Mexico: Their Culture, Symbolism, and Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of informative articles about the Huichol Indians of Mexico. Learn about the people themselves and their way of life, their literature and art, and more. Illustrated.
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Stanford University

Beyond the Bubble: Inca Fortification

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Assessment in which students examine a significant photo taken in Cuzco, Peru, in 1907, and answer the questions provided.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Indigenous Cultures Change Over Time

For Teachers 3rd
Learn about the of indigenous people of America.
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Handout
Other

Tennessee Technological University: Civilization in Central America

For Students 9th - 10th
An outline of important civilizations in Central America that includes the Olmecs, the Maya, the Toltecs, and the Aztecs. The Aztec civilization is the focal point of the outline, which gives the major points concerning their culture in...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 5: Indigenous Cultures

For Teachers 5th
This sample task contains a set of primary and authentic sources about the indigenous cultures of the Americas.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: What Is Indigenous Peoples' Day?

For Students 9th - 10th
Since 1991, dozens of cities, several universities, and a growing number of states have adopted Indigenous Peoples' Day, a holiday that celebrates the history and contributions of Native Americans. Not by coincidence, the occasion...
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: Christopher Columbus: How the Explorer's Legend Grew and Then Drew Fire

For Students 9th - 10th
Christopher Columbus has long been exalted as a heroic figure in American history: the first explorer to establish a European presence in the New World. Americans have celebrated his arrival as far back as 1792, the 300th anniversary of...
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: 7 Foods Developed by Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
These seven dietary staples were cultivated over thousands of years by Indigenous peoples of America. While Indigenous diets and foodways were deeply impacted by European settlement, Indigenous American foods also changed the world....
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Article
A&E Television

Biography: 12 Influential Native American Leaders

For Students 9th - 10th
Here are a dozen Native Americans who left a lasting mark with their leadership, bravery and innovations.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Honoring Indigenous Experiences: Pbs All Stars Lessons

For Students K - 1st
Using resources from MOLLY OF DENALI and this lesson, students will begin to understand that Indigenous Peoples have a rich culture that continues to be practiced, and are working collectively to resist erasure and misconceptions. These...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Amplifying Indigenous Experiences: Pbs All Stars Lessons

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will watch three episodes of the UNLADYLIKE2020 series of 26 short films and explore the similarities in issues affecting these women while also identifying the qualities that made them unique. The lessons are about finding...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Aztec, Maya, Inca

For Students 9th - 10th
Print out a crossword puzzle game about the Aztec, Maya, and Inca on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: Aztec, Maya, and Inca

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive crossword puzzle game about the Aztec, Maya, and Inca can be found on this site.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Word Search: Aztec, Maya, and Inca Civilizations

For Students 9th - 10th
A fun word search game with terms about the Aztec, Maya, and Inca Civilizations. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
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Interactive
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: The Aztec Civilization

For Students 2nd - 8th
Provides a summary of the Aztec civilization covering religion, currency, education, and culture.