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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

POWWOW

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate the significance of the Powwow to the Native Americans. They write a story about a special tradition or custom from their own family, play Native American children's games, prepare Indian fry bread, and participate...
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Website
Utah State University

Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...
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Website
Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Algonquins of Pikwakanagan County

For Students 9th - 10th
In this exhibit, the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan in Ontario describe how they have adapted to change over time but still are able to keep their culture and traditions alive. The exhibit included many photos of their brilliant clothing,...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: My Life

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the Quabbin Lake Singers who share their Native American culture through song. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Native American Powwows

For Teachers 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about powwows held by Native Americans. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.