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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Anishinabe Ojibwe Chippewa: Culture

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Though written for grades 3-5, this lesson plan can be easily changed to help students of all ages learn about the Chippewa people. Additional resources provide historical, cultural, and geographical facts concerning this Native American...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Infinity of Nations: Culture Quest

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about ten different nations of Native Americans in both North and South America by playing this Culture Quest game from the Smithsonian Institution. In addition to the game, there are many other options to choose to learn about...
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Other

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Not exclusive to pre-contact, this site has an extensive collection of resources that describe many facets of various Pueblo cultures.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Indian Culture of the Plains

For Students 9th - 10th
The Plains Indians had a dynamic society that changed over time. See how the introduction of the horse changed their way of life. Read about their religion, societal structure, housing, and tools. Included are pictures, maps, critical...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Ancient Mexican Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Ancient Mexican history of art and the influences that their daily lives and culture had on the art. View many pieces from the Collection of the National Museum of the American Indian.
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Other

University of Hyderabad: Interaction of Islamic and Indian Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a comprehensive background of the development of religious culture within the subcontinent of India. This unique advancement in culture has been cultivated by the movement and traditions of migrant groups and...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Native American Cultures Across the United States

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners explore different aspects of the cultures of the First Americans in this lesson plan. Stereotypes are often associated with Native Americans through movies and in the context of the Thanksgiving holiday. Specific information and...
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Other

The Seminole Tribe of Florida: Culture

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to explore the culture of the Seminole Indians of Florida. There are links to find out about their art, basketry, clans, and much more.
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Other

The Seminole Tribe of Florida Culture

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to explore the culture of the Seminole Indians of Florida. There are links to find out about their art, basketry, clans, and much more.
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Article
University of Iowa

University of Iowa: A Brief Cultural History of Iowa

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the interesting story about the many different cultures that influenced the state of Iowa throughout its history.
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Mex Connect

The Huichol of Mexico: Their Culture, Symbolism, and Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of informative articles about the Huichol Indians of Mexico. Learn about the people themselves and their way of life, their literature and art, and more. Illustrated.
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Indiana University

Iu: Literature as Lessons on the Diversity of Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Very scholarly article that looks at the role literature helps teach us about the diversity of our culture. The author looks at various aspects of literature and then gives teacher resources and a helpful bibliography.
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Other

Ecuador Explorer: People and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Cunas

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Cunas of Panama. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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Other

An Introduction to North America's Native People: Plains Culture Area

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful website from Cabrillo College on the Plains Indians can be found here. It gives an in-depth historical overview, profiles of numerous Plains tribes, the significance of the horse, and great information on their culture and...
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Other

Cabrillo College: Native People of North America: Great Basin Culture Area

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains detailed information on the culture and history of the ancient people who lived in the Great Basin area, and also tells of their culture, religion, and way of life.
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Other

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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Other

State of Iowa Historical Museum: Evidence of Paleo Indian Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the evidence arrow points made Paleo-Indians in North America. See pictures of Clovis and Folsom points.
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Ancient India

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what the Bhagavad Gita is and how this ancient Hindi book has inspired many within Indian culture and the world at large.
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Article
American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indians: Native American Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A focused article featuring the rich culture of Native Americans.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Song for the Horse Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition about horses in Native American cultures takes a sweeping look at the ways in which Native peoples, past and present, regard horses and horsemanship. Learn how the horse transformed Native approaches to the hunt, warfare,...
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eBook
California Digital Library

Escholarship Editions: Ceremonial Costumes of the Pueblo Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhaustive discussion of Virginia Roediger's 1941 book, "Ceremonial Costumes of the Pueblo Indians: Their Evolution, Fabrication, and Significance in the Prayer Drama", that studies in depth the Pueblo Indians; their history, social...
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Tarahumara Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a virtual expedition and explore the culture of the Tarahumara Indians in Mexico's Copper Canyon. Features history, maps, lesson plans, and a photo journal.
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom richey.net: Native American Cultures 1491 1607 [Ppt]

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents key ideas for examining the cultures of Native American tribes that lived in North America in early colonial times. Discusses the major groups, the way of life of each group, and where they lived.