Curated OER
Jacksonian America and the Indian Removal Act of 1830
Students utilize primary sources to explore the national climate concerning Native American Indians during the Andrew Jackson administration. They are presented with opinions for and against the Indian Removial Act of 1830 as they...
Curated OER
Where Were You?
Students examine various New York Times readers' reflections on the life and death of President John F. Kennedy, by reading and discussing "Readers Reflect on President John F. Kennedy." Students then write their own personal...
Curated OER
Internet Native American Scavenger Hunt
In this Native American scavenger hunt worksheet, students research 10 famous Native Americans using the Internet. First, they read each questions to determine which famous Native American they need to search. Then, students respond to...
Curated OER
Nuclear Storage on the Goshute Reservation
Students discuss weather or not the Goshutes should be allowed to store nuclear waste on their reservation. They work in groups and research an assigned topic, locate relevant sources then present their investigation to the class
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Native American Cultures Across the United States
Learners explore different aspects of the cultures of the First Americans in this lesson plan. Stereotypes are often associated with Native Americans through movies and in the context of the Thanksgiving holiday. Specific information and...
Other
Campeoles
This cute website offers various types of information to viewers: stays, specials, reservations, and a boutique. If you click on "campeole," you will be able to read more about the organization.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of the American Indian: Collections
Search the collections of the National Museum of the American Indian, which include a representative sample of this Smithsonian Institution's object and historic photo collections.
Other
Nmsu: Historic Documents: Status Report of the Condition of the Navajos
A digitized copy of the official status report on the terrible condition of the Navajos at Fort Sumner in 1868 and the recommendation by U.S. Indian Agent for Navajo Indians that they are given a reservation in New Mexico and Arizona...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian Sherman Alexie
This collection uses primary sources to explore The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.
University of Washington
University of Washington Libraries: Assimilation Through Education
Read about the Indians of the Pacific Northwest and the boarding schools whose curriculum attempted to assimilate their children into the dominant American culture.
Other
Navajo Hopi Land Dispute
This essay is an extensive looks at the dispute between the Hopi and Navajo Nations over land in Arizona.