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A&E Television

History.com: Deb Haaland, Us Interior Secretary, on How She's Influenced by History

For Students 9th - 10th
In early 2021, Deb Haaland was sworn in as the secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, making her the first Native American cabinet secretary in the history of the United States. A tribal member of the Laguna Pueblo, she was...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Native American Heritage Collection

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Take a look at Indigenous art, history, and culture as told through the historians, artists, students, and scientists in this featured resource collection. This Collection includes: Video (29), Lesson Plan (2), Media Gallery (5),...
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Handout
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Native American Religious Beliefs and Practices

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief descriptions of the religious practices of six Native American groups, including the Iroquois and the Muskogee. A great resource from the National Humanities Center.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Exploring the Past: An Archaeological Journey

For Students 9th - 10th
Site offers discussion of Beringia theory and information about culture and activities of Inuit and their Asian ancestry.
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Native American Art and Technology

Native Tech: Native Rings and Bracelets

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes different types of bracelets and rings worn by Native Americans, mainly in the New England area, during the 17th century. It also describes how they were made and the source of the metal used.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Native American Eagle Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
From several Native American tribes come these stories of Eagle. Values of the culture are preserved in the retelling of these stories that show Eagle's value and symbolism for the Native Americans.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

The Seven Sacred Prayers

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent site that includes links to prayers used by Native Americans as they address the seven spirits, one of which is Mother Earth.
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University of California

Hearst Museum: Native Californian Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition of Native Californian Cultures showcases food, clothing, tools, ceremonies, musical instruments, games, and other aspects of various tribes.
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Native American Reference Weblist

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides a series of sites about Native Americans, featuring their history, literature and culture, news and current events,government and law, their libraries, museums, and archives, and, lastly, their tribes and...
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Other

Personal: Raven and the Man That Sits on the Tides

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a Native American Raven tale from a Pacific Northwest tribe provided by Native American Storyteller, Barry McWilliams.
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Other

University of New Mexico: Joy Harjo

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a quick description of Harjo's work from the University of New Mexico and about other writers who have influenced her. Includes a quote from Harjo, a small photo, & an audio clip of the author!
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Other

Shelby County Historical Society: Chief Little Turtle (Miami)

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of Little Turtle describes him as "a rational voice in a troubling time." A slightly different perspective than encyclopedia entries. Links to significant names.
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Other

Shelby County Historical Society: Blue Jacket (Shawnee)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of the events that are known in Blue Jacket's life, including his involvement in the battles against General Josiah Harmar and Arthur St. Clair and the Battle of Fallen Timbers. Links to significant names and events.
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Handout
Other

The American Indian Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the American Indian Movement under the following sections: Spiritual Heritage, Back to the Reservations, and AIM in Canada.
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Website
Other

Canku Ota

For Students 3rd - 5th
An on-line newspaper about the culture and traditions of all Native Americans. Offers special news, stories, nature articles, projects, and "Anything else of interest."
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eBook
Other

Iroquois Legends: "How the Bear Lost His Tail"

For Students 3rd - 8th
Text of Iroquois legend, "How the Bear Lost His Tail."
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Other

Eldrbarry's Raven Tales

For Students 3rd - 8th
A collection of tales that focus on the exploits and adventures of the Raven. Raven is a prominent character in Native American tales from the Pacific Northwest.
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Other

Pine Forge Press: Conquest to Tribal Survival in a Postindustrial Society: Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this 12 question multiple choice and true or false quiz to test your knowledge on tribal societies in a post industrial society.
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eBook
Quia

Quia: Latitude and Longitude Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
This one question matching quiz will help you learn the correct order of US Federal Indian policies. The quiz has a 15 minute time limit.
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Article
Arizona State University

Jaie: An Anti Poverty Exploration Project

For Students 9th - 10th
The Journal of American Indian Education provides this 1965 article describes a part of the Johnson's War on Poverty program that was planned to improve conditions for non-reservation Indian communities.
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C-SPAN

C Span American Writers: The Last of the Mohicans

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief summary of "The Last of the Mohicans," by James Fenimore Cooper. Also includes an on-line text of the work as well as links to other informational websites.
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Other

Mohave Museum of History and Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Northwest Arizona in words and photographs. Check out this site!
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Native American History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An online crossword puzzle by the New York Times Learning Network. The topic is Native American History. Too difficult for elementary students, but can be modified for their use.
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Other

Victoriana Magazine: Native American Tribes and u.s Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. government's policies towards Native Americans in the second half of the nineteenth century were influenced by the desire to expand westward into territories occupied by these Native American tribes. By the 1850s nearly all...