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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Navajo

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Navajo tribe. Explore topics such as their history, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Up Heartbreak Hill: Factors in a Successful College Experience Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson from POV, students will watch four video clips that provide glimpses into the lives of two high school seniors who live in New Mexico on the Navajo reservation. They will then analyze a current issue that Native Americans...
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Lesson Plan
California State University

Navaho Rug

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A simple, but dynamic introductory weaving lesson that focuses on the art of the Navaho Native Americans. The lesson is well thought-out and includes references to children's literature to read as an introduction.
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Lesson Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Multicultural Math Fair: Navajo Burntwater Designs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Simple instructional activity designed to help students learn the geometric concepts of translation, reflection, and symmetry by creating Navajo weaving patterns. Includes templates and instructions and is available in English and...
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Activity
Other

Planet Book Club: Sing Down the Moon by Scott O'dell

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource features book information, lesson plans and links to sites that can be used to enrich the book "Sing Down the Moon," by Scott O'Dell.
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Professional Doc
Northern Arizona University

Teaching Indigenous Languages: Exploration of the Navajo Nation's Language

For Students 9th - 10th
The Navajo nation's program to include their language as part of the educational system is the result of a survey taken, which is included on this page. The importance of the Navajo language as a cultural tradition is emphasized.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Navajo Nation and Tribe

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Native American Indian tribe the Navajo from the Southwest of the United States on this site. Learn about the clothes they wore, jewlery they made, and other fun facts!
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Navajo Tribe

For Students 1st - 6th
History for Kids give us an overview of the history of the Navajo tribe, native to the areas of Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. Provides interesting facts.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Charlie Willeto

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Charlie Willeto is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his carving in the Navajo tradition.