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American West Tipi Anagrams
For this anagrams worksheet, learners rearrange the letters in the words to create words about tipi's and the American West. Students write 8 words.
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Buffalo Hide
Students research the traditional Lakota tipi (teepee) and compare types of homes used in the past with those used today. They design and construct an accurate model of a tipi.
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Dept. Of Canadian Heritage: Four Directions Teaching
Through this colorful and engaging website, students can come to a better understanding of the First Nations communities as they explore the teachings of the Blackfoot, Cree, Ojibwe, Mohawk and Mi'kmaq. Ceremonies, creation stories,...
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Traditional Metis Housing
The many forms of housing and shelter that the Metis used are presented. Discussion questions and a bibliography can be found at the end of the article.
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Little Big Horn College: The Apsaalooke Tipi
Find out what makes the Apsaalooke Tipi different from other tribes.
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Native American Indian Resources: Native American Housing Styles
A color map and explanation of the various types of Native American house construction in each region of North America.
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Kstrom: North America Native Pre Contact Housing Map
If you are researching the different kinds of housing of early native peoples, this site supplies an excellent colorcoded map. Detailed text and graphic drawings are included.