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You Gotta Know the Territory

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the relationship between Native Americans and those who settled the Iowa territory. In this Iowa history instructional activity, students investigate the process for settling the territory and how intercultural...
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Looking at Ritual and Ceremony

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore Edward Curtis' photos of a Native American ritual and practice documenting their own religious rituals. For this photography analysis lesson, students analyze an Native American ritual in Curtis' photo. Students discuss...
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Trade Trials Treaties

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the trade relationships that existed in the late 1700's Colonial America. In this American history lesson, 4th graders examine English and Cherokee trade treaties by reviewing primary and secondary sources....
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A Look at Life of the Plains Indians through artists like George Catlin

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify and interpret the life of the Indians on the Plains during the 1800's through artworks of George Catlin and others during this time period. Students examine life of the Pawnee Indians and interpret conditions that...
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The History of Maple Syrup

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the process of harvesting maple syrup. In this science and history lesson, students make their own maple syrup and create a picture book that shows the Native American and American pioneer methods of making the syrup.
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Yours and My Trail of Tears

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the Trail of Tears. In this United States history instructional activity, students identify the reason for removing the Cherokee Nation and role play a modern day situation similar to the Indian Removal Act. Students...
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Can You Make It? Using Natural Resources to Survive

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders describe the natural resources used to make the tools and weapons which best suited the needs of the Cherokee Indians. They will collect information regarding the making of a tool or weapon, and then explain to others...
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Bay Area: Race and Land

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the role that racism played in the growth of the Bay Area. They discover how turn-of-the-century boosters promoted a vision of the Bay Area. They study the American Indian Movement's takeover of Alcatraz Island in 1969,...
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Treaty of Holston

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this Native American history worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer questions about the Treaty of Holston and Cherokee land.
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A River Through Time

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners explore how construction of a dam on the Gila River affected the lifestyle of Pima Indians. In this social studies lesson, students locate the Gila River and the Coolidge Dam. Learners record dates on a timeline and discuss how...
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Seminole Beadwork

For Teachers K - 6th
Students name an animal they identify with, spell the name of an animal in Miccosukee (a Native American language), and make beaded bracelets or necklaces from seed and alphabet beads.
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Lewis and Clark and Native Americans, Part I

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Students will identify the structure of the Dakota Nation including the Seven Council Fires, explore the relationship between the Corps of Discovery and the Lakota and examine the conflict between the two parties from varied points of view.
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A Noble Bargain

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders assess the result of the Louisiana Purchase. In this United States History lesson, 8th graders participate in a class discussion centered on the topic of the Louisiana Purchase, then expand the discussion to include the...
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Social Studies: Native american Tribal Sovereignty

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils examine the issue of tribal sovereignty for Native Americans. Following a mock trial simulation based on the case of Johnson v. McIntosh, they write opinion papers based on the results of the Supreme Court decision in 1823.
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History: New England Indian Wars

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research English and Indian battles in New England. Working in groups, they examine the Bloody Brook Massacre and the falls fight. After completing battle summary worksheets, hold a class discussion to review the findings.
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Utah American Indian and non-Indian Conflicts

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine Utah's struggle for statehood. They study the relationship between American Indian and non-Indians during the Utah Territorial period and determine that the process of statehood involving cultures, and ideas left...
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Utah Indian Contributions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the contributions from the Utah Indian tribes and present their finding either orally or in a PowerPoint.
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U.S. Government & Indian Nations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explain the Constitutional basis of the Federal Indian relationship. They summarize the Constitutional references to American Indians, and evaluate the importance of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. They examine Utah's...
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Where Indians and Bison Meet

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine a transparency of the Pre-2004 Monticello Nickel and compare it to the American Bison Nickel. They research Native American tribes and discover why the bison was so important to them. They create products showing...
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Naya Nuki's Journey

For Teachers K - 4th
Pupils read "Naya Nuki Shoshoni Girl Who Ran" by Kenneth Thomasma. Students chart Naya Nuki's route on a map and identify the navigational signs she used to find her way home. Pupils also analyze the weather she encounters.
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The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush: Native American Life

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils read," The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush" by Tomie dePaola and discuss the way legends are passed down orally. They then create their own legend and illustrate it on a simulated "Buffalo Skin" made from brown paper.
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Buffalo-Ta Tanka

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils study the buffalo. They watch a video and read a story about the buffalo and what it meant to Native American Indian tribes. They practice naming the parts of buffalo in Lakota.
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The First Americans

For Students 4th - 5th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students use a listed website to find answers to six multiple choice questions about American Indians.
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The Story of Sitting Bull

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students complete activities with the book The Story of Sitting Bull by Jeffrey A. Rucker. For this literature lesson, students review new vocabulary and practice finding capital letters. They read the story, answer comprehension...

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