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Edgate

The Intrusion of Strangers

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
How did Native Americans react to the arrival of the Lewis and Clark expedition? Here, learners review excerpts of journal entries that chronicle the arrival of the Corps of Discovery to the Shoshone and Blackfeet tribes. Your young...
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Harvey Mudd College

Harvey Mudd College: Indians of the Great Basin

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of lectures about the Indians of the Great Basin covering the archaeology of the area, the environment, tribes and tribal culture, as well as the history of the tribes after Contact. Hyperlinks to maps, drawings, and pictures.
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Other

History of the Shoshoni Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an interesting history of the Shoshoni Indians in the 1800s.
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Other

Cabrillo College: Native People of North America: Great Basin Culture Area

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains detailed information on the culture and history of the ancient people who lived in the Great Basin area, and also tells of their culture, religion, and way of life.
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Montana Kids: Sacagawea

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a biography of a Shoshone Indian named Sacagawea, who became a valuable member of the celebrated Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Other

Utah History to Go: The Northwestern Shoshone

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed nformation about the Northwestern Shoshone Indians from Utah. Provides in-depth details about their lifestyle and historical facts about the Bear River Massacre and Washakie Farm.
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Trail tribes.org: Northern Shoshone and Bannock

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource on the Northern Shoshone and Bannock tribes. It covers their modern and historical cultures, as well as their relationship with the United States during the days of European settlers. This site provides valuable...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Bear River Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a detailed explanation of the Bear River Massacre on the Idaho-Utah border.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a resource about the state of Utah. Includes images and articles on everything from geology to famous people in the state.
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Other

+++++The Idaho Statesman: Sacajawea

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderfully written book of seven chapters on the life of Sacajawea. The chapters are supplemented by many pictures, as well as quotes from various Lemhi Shoshone individuals.
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PBS

Pbs the West: Sacagawea

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a comprehensive site on the American West, this page explains Sacagawea's legendary role in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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PBS

Pbs: Shoshone Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS Provides an article on the Shoshone Indians and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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PBS

Lewis and Clark: Inside the Corps: Sacagawea

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the life of Sacagawea, the only woman to travel with Lewis and Clark on the great journey to the west.
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Other

Bonnie "Spirit Wind Walker" Butterfield: Sacagawea

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a very detailed biography of Sacagawea, supplemented by numerous historical photos. It is written from the vantage point of a native person, unlike most accounts. It does discuss how women were abused in her Shoshone tribe, due...
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Other

Saint Stephens Indian Mission Foundation: The Shoshone People

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short history of the Shoshone people from prior to contact with European explorers up to 1870.
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Other

Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Website from Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe provides information on the Tribe's government, current issues, news, events, and more.
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Other

History's Women: Sacajawea, Shoshone Woman

For Students 9th - 10th
Sacajawea was a Shoshone guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition. Her presence gave the expedition credibility with the native peoples, who were less apt to be suspicious of the group's motives when they saw Sacajawea with her baby,...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Sacagawea

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Sacagawea (1788-1812), the Native American guide and interpreter on the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Eastern Shoshone: Hide Painting of the Sun Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
Painting on animal hides is a longstanding tradition of the Great Basin and Great Plains people of the United States. Painting, in tandem with oral traditions, functioned to record history.Cotsiogo, a member of the Eastern Shoshone...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Northern Shoshone and Bannock

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Northern Shoshone and Bannock Native American tribes. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Western Shoshone

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Western Shoshone people who lived in northern Nevada and northwestern Utah.. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social...
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US Mint

United States Mint: The Life of Sacagawea

For Students 9th - 10th
Sacagawea played a critical role in the Lewis and Clark expedition, acting as their guide, diplomat, and expert in wilderness survival. Clark felt so indebted to her that he took on the responsibility of ensuring an education for her...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Wind River Indian Reservation

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this brief summary of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming, home to Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Indians.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Nevada History Quiz

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson is a follow up quiz to the Nevada History Flipchart. It is geared towards intermediate grades (3-5) and quizzes students on their comprehension of basic Nevada History. There are also some...