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Primary
Arizona State University

Jaie: Will We Meet the Challenge?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Journal of American Indian Education provides the 1964 speech presented to the Governor's Interstate Indian Council describes reservation conditions and prospects, in light of the War on Poverty.
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Website
Other

South Carolina Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough site that provides good basic information on the early indigenous peoples of South Carolina. Information includes tribes, a map of the location of the tribes, history of the tribes, cities and towns with Native American names,...
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eBook
University of Virginia

Univ. Of Virginia: Pawnee Legend: The Medicine Grizzly Bear

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of the traditional Pawnee legend "The Medicine Grizzly Bear."
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eBook
University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Old Indian Legends

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of Indian legends, compiled by author Zitkala-Sa. Fourteen legends are presented in electronic form by the University of Virginia.
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Unit Plan
C-SPAN

American Writers: Black Elk

For Students 9th - 10th
An informational site on Black Elk. Includes general information about his life, works, and writings, including Black Elk Speaks. Also includes links to other sites.
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Article
Other

Federal Indian Policy: Bureaucrats or Bullets?

For Students 9th - 10th
The making of federal Indian policy in the United States during the 19th century was marked by disagreement among all parties. The areas of disagreement that stood out most were (1) What is the legal/constitutional status of Indians and...
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Activity
Other

Cincinnati Arts Association: Native American Heritage [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This study guide, originally designed to accompany an artist-in-the-schools outreach program, can be used to teach about hidden Native communities that populated the Ohio region after the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
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Graphic
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Lure of the West

For Students 9th - 10th
Beautiful artwork from the more famous artists who depicted the people, places and things of the American West.
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Handout
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Native American Relations in Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a peek inside the Republic of Texas' relations with the Native Americans in the early nineteenth century.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Creeks

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-written, lengthy article on the history and culture of the Creek people. Covers most topics one could think of. Includes short profiles of prominent Creek people.
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Handout
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Chief Joseph Brant: Mohawk, Loyalist, and Freemason

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Chief Joseph Brant, "the powerful and influential Mohawk chief who sided with the British during the American Revolutionary War."
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Website
Other

Dept. Of Housing and Urban Dev. (Hud): Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource page for Native Americans in reference to land and/or homebuyers. Site is sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Website
Other

Sacnas: The Biography Project

For Students 9th - 10th
This site profiles dozens of Chicano/Latino and Native American scientists. Most are still active in their field of research. Searchable by field of science. Also contains links to some fantastic science sites by topic.
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Primary
Other

Troubled Times Hopi Elders

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a document made by the Hopi Elders that calls people to reflect on their lives.
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Website
Other

Citizen Potawatomi Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this informative and interesting tribal site to learn about the life and activities of the present day Potawatomi.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Squanto Was a Helper

For Teachers K
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a Native American named Squanto who helped the Pilgrims. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Whys of Weather the Colors of the Rainbow

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A Native American legend explaining the origin of rainbows. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Give Thanks

For Students 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Thanksgiving Day, how it originated and how it is celebrated today. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Pueblo Revolt

For Students 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Spanish settlers who moved into New Mexico and tried to force the Pueblo Indians living there to abandon their religion. A question sheet is available to help students build...
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Unit Plan
Read Works

Read Works: Talking Leaves

For Students 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a Native American named Sequoyah who created a writing system for the Cherokee language in 1809. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Native American

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Native American daily life. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Native American

For Students 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about historical Native American daily life including: clothing, beliefs, food, shelter, and goods. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Osceola's Last Stand

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about sports teams using Native American names. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in comparing and contrasting.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Ready for a Powwow

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Quabbin Lake Singers of the Nipmuc Tribe who sing at powwows. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.