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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Shasta

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Shasta tribe that lives in northern California and southern Oregon.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Shuswap

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the tribe known as the Shuswap who live in south-central British Columbia.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Snoqualmie

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Snoqualmie people who live and lived in northwestern Washington in this brief article.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Twana

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief introduction to the tribe of people that lived in northern Washington known as the Twana.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Umatilla

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage contains some basic information about the Umatilla tribe.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Washoe

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the group of people who lived in Nevada known as the Washoe.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Western Apache

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the lives of the Western Apache on this webpage. Explore their family structure, religion, way of life, and much more.
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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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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Wichita

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of an Indian group that lived on the Southern Plains.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Lewis and Clark: Corps of Discovery: The Mandan Indian Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a description of the Mandan culture, housing, and daily way of life. Included are photographs of Mandan villages and houses.
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Other

Pre Contact Culture Areas (Map)

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent map shows where different tribes were before first contact, links to related information.
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Other

Native American Facts for Kids

For Students 1st - 8th
Website for younger readers presents resources on American Indians for children and teachers. Provides simple online information, pictures, and fact sheets for kids about each tribe.
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Other

Facts for Kids: Algonquian Indian Tribes

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article explores the Native American language grouping known as "Algonquian". Much like the Indo-European language family, the Algonquian language family was spoken by many different and widespread Indian tribes. Find out about the...
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Other

Native Languages of the Americas: Native American Indian Clothing and Regalia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of Native American regalia, clothing, footwear, and headwear, including some contemporary styles. Images link to online stores and other web pages.
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Other

A Gathering of Nations: Images of History of the Indian Tribes of North America

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection of twenty-four images from The History of the Indian Tribes of North America, each representing a different Native American Nation. Each image is accompanied by a brief description.
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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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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Native American Agriculture and Food for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Native American Indian agriculture and food in the United States. Corn, squash, beans, bison, and deer were favorites.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Clothing

For Students 3rd - 8th
Understand how Native American Indian made clothes out of deerskin hides used to make skirts, shirts, and moccasins on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Homes and Dwellings

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the Native American Indian homes and dwellings in the United States with this website. Explore how Native America Indians used teepee, wigwam, longhouse, pueblo, and more.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History: The Teepee, Longhouse, and Pueblo Homes

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site explore the Native American Indian teepee, longhouse, and pueblo homes and dwellings in the United States.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Tribes and Regions

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about where Native American Indian tribes and regions in the United States on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native American History for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore Native American Indians found in the United States on this website. Learn about their homes, art, food, clothing, and tribes.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Religion

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about Native American Indian religion including the Great Spirit, rites of passage, and medicine men on this website.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Sports, Games, Music and Dancing

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this sites, students learn about what Native American Indian did for entertainment including sports, games, music, and dancing.