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Native American Groups

For Teachers 4th
These slides are attractively designed but some contain a lot of text.  Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Aztec, Mayan, Olmec, and Mississippi Mound Builders are the pre-colonial Native American groups detailed in this PowerPoint. The...
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Tn Gen Web Project: Indian Land Cessions in the American Southeast

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed maps of Indian land cessions of the Indians in the Southeast.
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First People of Tennessee: The Chickasaw and Their Cessions

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough account of the methodical removal of the Chickasaw Indians from "their historic homeland." Site also provides a link to further information on the Chickasaw Nation.
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Chickasaw Nation: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
The tribal government of the Chickasaw Nation is a democratic republic, modeled after that of the federal government. Registered voters elect a governor and lieutenant governor to four-year terms. Like the president and vice president of...
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Chickasaw.tv: Chickasaw History & Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a wealth of information on the Chickasaw. The History Timeline explores the history of the Chickasaw Nation from its roots to the present day. The Historic Figures section profiles leaders of the Chickasaw Nation. In the...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Indian Culture of the Southeast

For Students 6th - 8th
The Southeast Indian tribes were known for their agricultural success. Examine their farming practices, pottery, mound building traditions, and societal structure in the following summary. Also included are pictures, maps, critical...
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Cherokee Nation: Inter Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes

For Students 9th - 10th
The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes represents the Cherokee, the Chickasaw, the Choctaw, the Muscogee, and the Seminole Nations in ensuring their rights are respected by the United States government. It also promotes...
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Chickasaw History

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of the Chickasaw from pre-contact time up to the 20th century. Describes in detail their interactions with Europeans throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, including their role in supporting the Confederacy...
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Tennessee History For Kids

Tennessee History for Kids: Part One, Two Worlds

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you remember what it was like to move to Tennessee? People spoke a different language. They ate unusual food. Their way of life was not the same as yours. When Europeans came to Tennessee, they also had to adjust to the ways of the...
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Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Historical Society: Missionary Tour in the Chickasaw Nation [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A primary source account by a Catholic priest who visited and worked with the different Native American groups in the Indian Territory in 1885. He spent some time with the Chickasaw tribe.
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Tn Gen Web: Treaty With the Chickasaw, 1832

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides the original text of the treaty with the Chickasaw, which includes their cession of land to the U.S., compensation and allotments.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Interactives: Southeast Tribes

For Students 4th - 8th
Interactive web site where students can learn about the development of the geography of the United States over the course of history. This section of the site focuses on the original inhabitants of North America, in particular the...
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Indians and the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on the Native American role in the American Revolution.
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Chickasaw Cultural Center: The Heartbeat of a Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Chickasaw Cultural Center's stated purpose is to celebrate Chickasaw history and culture. The best way to explore what it has to offer is to view the many videos (the link is at the bottom of the page) which tour the features of the...
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Oklahoma Historical Society

Oklahoma Historical Society: Chickasaw

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma began in 1818 when tribal leaders signed the Treaty of Old Town, ceding their lands in western Kentucky and Tennessee. Years of negotiations with the U.S. government led to failure to...
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PBS

Pbs: Indian Removal Andrew Jackson's Role

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS shows that Jackson was instrumental in the removal of the Cherokee population from Georgia and Florida. This site discusses his role in that policy. Links to related sites. Bibliography available at "Resource Bank" page.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Creating a Prehistoric World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In the lesson plan, students will research, create, and present knowledge gained about Prehistoric and Historic Native Americans in Alabama. This lesson plan is made possible through the ALEX and the U.S. National Park Service Partnership.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Historic Indian Tribes of Alabama

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This instructional activity will focus on researching, analyzing, and comparing the culture of four Indian tribes from Alabama's history. The rich culture of the Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Indian tribes contributed to the...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Chickasaw

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the Chickasaw.
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Native Languages of the Americas: Choctaw Indian Language

For Students 9th - 10th
Choctaw is a Muskogean language of the American Southeast, particularly Mississippi and Alabama. It is very closely related to Chickasaw and many linguists consider them two dialects of a single language. This site contains links to many...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Chickasaw Tribe

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about Native American Indian Chickasaw Tribe on this site. Students can explore their history, language, clothing, food, homes, fun facts, and government.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Native American Chickasaw Tribe

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Chickasaw Tribe Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Chickasaw Tribe

For Students 1st - 6th
History of the Chickasaw tribe written for elementary age students provides and overview of the tribe history.
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Southeast American Indian Facts: Chickasaw Indian Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents some basic facts about the history and culture of the Chickasaw people.