Curated OER
Native American: Did All Indians Live in Teepees?
Clear up misconceptions about Native American dwellings. Not all Native Americans lived in teepees, show the class images and information about four different tribes that lived in very different homes.
Curated OER
Gran Quivira: A Blending of Cultures in a Pueblo Indian Village
Students examine the changing life ways of the inhabitants of a Pueblo Indian village from the 7th century to the arrival of the Spanish in the early 17th century. They explain the influence of Spanish missionaries on the lives the...
Curated OER
Dancing Rainbows: A Pueblo Boy's Story
Students read the book "Dancing Rainbows," and complete a variety of activities across the curriculum. In this Native Americans lesson plan, students create pottery, discuss Pueblo traditions, discuss the importance of rain, and learn...
Digital History
Digital History: Coexistence and Conflict in the Spanish Southwest
Read the testimony of a Pueblo Indian, captured by the Spanish after the Revolt of 1680, giving his ideas of why the Indians attacked the Spanish and destroyed the images of Christianity they found.
Purdue University
Purdue University: Pottery by American Indian Women
A fabulous collection of information and photos of American Indian potters. There are several color images and multiple pages of the history behind these talented artists.
Curated OER
Bureau of Land Management: Anasazi Heritage Center: Who Were the Anasazi?
A question-and-answer site giving information about the Anasazi, an ancestral Pueblo people. There is a discussion of their languages, farming methods, architecture, and use of astronomy.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Colonial Societies 1500 1700: Spanish Exploration & Colonial Society
Examines the establishment of Spanish settlements in America, the differences between them, and the conflicts the Spanish had with other European interests and with the native peoples.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: American Indian Culture of the Southwest
We can thank the Indian tribes from the Southwest for introducing us to corn. Corn was seen as a spiritual gift in Pueblo societies. Study more of the cultural characteristics of these tribes such as their irrigation system which allowed...
Other
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Not exclusive to pre-contact, this site has an extensive collection of resources that describe many facets of various Pueblo cultures.
Other
American Journeys: Revolt of the Pueblo Inidans
Read the background of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 before accessing the document which is a translation of an excerpt of a book titled Revolt of the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico and Otermin's Attempted Reconquest, 1680-1682. This document...
PBS
New Perspectives on the West: The Pueblo Revolt
From the PBS series "The West," comes this letter from Don Antonio de Otermin, the governor of New Mexico during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. This unique first hand account does come with a certain amount of bias, as it was written by one...
Other
New Mexico Genealogical Society: Settlement of New Mexico
A good look at the settlement of New Mexico by Spanish soldier-colonists and their families in the late 16th century. See the results of their treatment of the indigenous Pueblo Indians in 1680.
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University: Flagstaff History for Kids
This exploration of Flagstaff history focuses on life from a child's perspective using historically significant images and documents.
Other
Franciscan Media: Old Missions of New Mexico Still Alive After Four Centuries
This site details the Spanish Franciscans missions established to bring Christianity to New Mexico over four hundred years ago and what they are doing today.
California Digital Library
Escholarship Editions: Ceremonial Costumes of the Pueblo Indians
An exhaustive discussion of Virginia Roediger's 1941 book, "Ceremonial Costumes of the Pueblo Indians: Their Evolution, Fabrication, and Significance in the Prayer Drama", that studies in depth the Pueblo Indians; their history, social...
Duke University
Duke University: The Pueblo Revolt of 1680
The story of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 is told with a timeline showing events leading up to the revolt, a narrative of the revolt itself and its consequences, and brief biographies of many of those involved in Spanish America, and the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Our Story: Explore Pueblo Pots [Pdf]
Students learn about Pueblo Indians, Santa Clara and Zuni, in particular, who made useful and beautiful pottery whose designs reflected their mythology and life. After viewing many of the designs, the students can draw their own pottery...
Read Works
Read Works: Cliff Dwellers
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwelling people. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: New Mexico
"Do you believe in UFO's?" If you answered yes, check out the International UFO Museum and Research Center on this site. Look at the rich history of this state. Find out more about the cultural influences.
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Journeys West
A series of lessons utilizing primary texts, including narratives, photographs, and maps, through which students explore the following question: "What motivated thousands of people to journey west during the 1800s?"
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Taos
Explore the Taos Pueblo group on this webpage by researching their history, way of life, and much more.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Zuni
This reference introduced the Zuni tribe located in New Mexico. Read about their marriage customs, family life, economy, religion and socialization.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Pueblo Pots
This site briefly highlights the importance of pottery for the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico. It includes suggested activities and books for further research and learning.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Pueblo Tribe
On this site, students will learn about the history, language, clothing, food, homes, fun facts, and government of the Native American Indian Pueblo Tribe.