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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Masks and the Stories Behind Them

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars study the stories that go with masks from two cultures. They examine Native American masks used by tribes that lived in the Northeastern United States.. These include these Algonquian-speaking: Micmac, Pequot, Delaware....
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Website
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Indigenous Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Indigenous Geography helps you develop key understandings on nine different dimensions as they relate to six Native communities located in the Western Hemisphere. Learn about the creation stories, place boundaries and landmarks, calendar...
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Handout
Other

The History of Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
A nicely organized, detailed history of the state of Maine.
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Article
Other

Micmac: Spiritual Leaders and Authorities

For Students 9th - 10th
Micmac and Maliseet culture was guided by political and spiritual leaders. Both were held in high regard for their ability to communicate with the "unseen world".
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Native American Art and Technology

Native Tech: Mi'kmaq (Micmac) Medicines, Foods, and Teas

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures of the various plants the Micmacs used for food and medicinal purposes. Click on the name of the plant to see a picture and a description of its use.
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Website
Other

Aboriginal Language: Mi'kmaq Talking Posters

For Students 9th - 10th
Atlantic Canada's First Nations Help Desk has created a website with the hopes of keeping their culture and language as a strong presence in Canada. From downloadable posters, to songs, vocabulary lessons and even a pronunciation guide,...
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Article
Other

Micmac and Maliseet Storytelling

For Students 9th - 10th
Micmac and Maliseet culture is preserved through oral history and the tradition of community storytellers. View a sample of storytelling. A great way to introduce students to myths and fables.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Micmac

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Micmac, a Canadian Indian group. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Article
Other

Aboriginal Affairs: Spiritual

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the origins of native spirituality. Deference to the Glooscap and "cleansing" rituals provide examples for understanding native culture.
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Graphic
Other

The Woodland/ Algonquian Tribes Before 1500 (Map)

For Students 9th - 10th
A Map of the geographic regions of the various Native American tribes in northeastern North America.