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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Mojave Indians

For Students 6th - 8th
Excellent NPS site tells of the Mojave Indians; their history, culture and beliefs..
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Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Indian Culture of the Southwest

For Students 6th - 8th
We can thank the Indian tribes from the Southwest for introducing us to corn. Corn was seen as a spiritual gift in Pueblo societies. Study more of the cultural characteristics of these tribes such as their irrigation system which allowed...
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Unit Plan
Other

Utah History to Go: American Indians

For Students 4th - 8th
Online course material on southwest cultures specific to the state of Utah. Lesson contains questions and concepts for students and links to corresponding information. Students can link to articles, exhibits, historical photographs and...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Native American Culture of the Southwest

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the Ancestral Pueblo people who lived in the southwestern region of the modern United States; they constructed elaborate buildings and began the American farming tradition.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Walapai

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the tribe of people who lived in Arizona known as the Walapai. Investigate their way of life and much more.
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Handout
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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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Zuni

For Students 9th - 10th
This reference introduced the Zuni tribe located in New Mexico. Read about their marriage customs, family life, economy, religion and socialization.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Quechan

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Quechan peoples and culture.