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Ducksters

Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Pueblo Tribe

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this site, students will learn about the history, language, clothing, food, homes, fun facts, and government of the Native American Indian Pueblo Tribe.
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Montana Kids: Crow Indian Reservation

For Students 9th - 10th
The Crow Reservation is located in south-central Montana. This is a brief history of the Crow tribe who call themselves the Apsaslooka.
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Facts for Kids: Chickasaw Indians

For Students 3rd - 5th
Questions and answers about the Chickasaw Indians and how they lived.
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Milwaukee Public Museum: Indian Country: Menominee History

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down this site to the section on "Wars of the Midwest" to read about the Menominee tribe's alliance with the British and involvement in Tecumseh's pan-Indian alliance.
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PBS

Pbs: Teton Sioux Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS contains an article on the Teton Sioux Indians and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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PBS

Pbs: Yankton Sioux Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the Yankton Sioux Indians and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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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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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Miami Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
This Catholic Encyclopedia article gives a very detailed history of the effort to covert the Miami Indians to Catholicism, as well insights into their character. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source...
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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 learners of all ages learn about the Chippewa people. Additional resources provide historical, cultural, and geographical facts concerning this Native American...
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Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Pontiac

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a biographical sketch of Chief Pontiac. Discusses his ties to many different Native American Tribes. Also discusses Pontiac's Rebellion.
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PBS

Mpr: The Meaning of Sioux Music and Song

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Minnesota Public Radio provides the text of a 1915 article written by musician and self-trained anthropologist, Frances Densmore. Densmore spent years studying the music and culture of the Teton Sioux and other native...
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Oklahoma State University

Chronicles of Oklahoma: A History of the Quapaw [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A historical description of a little known Native American tribe of the southeast United States, the Quapaw, who had contact with DeSoto.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Whitman Mission: Cayuse Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find brief descriptions of Cayuse houses, clothing, way of life and more.
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Other

Weekly South Dakotan: Buffalo of South Dakota: American Indians and the Buffalo

For Students 2nd - 6th
The bison played a very important role in the lives of Native American tribes. This brief, fact based article is easy to read and most appropriate for the younger student. A timeline shows the main events which affected the bison...
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Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: Outfitting the Expedition

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what Lewis purchased to outfit his expeditionary force. He also purchased gifts and trade goods for the Indian tribes they would encounter. Includes a detailed list of the provisions.
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PBS

Pbs: Lewis and Clark and Native Americans, Part Three

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A great lesson plan that has your students exploring the interaction between the people of the Corps of Discovery and the Indian tribes they met on their journey to and from the Pacific Ocean. Web site resources, worksheets, and...
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Acton Boxborough School Dist.: Powhatan Indian Village

For Students 3rd - 6th
This site has photos of a replica of a Powhatan village, as well as information about the Powhatan way of life, style of dress, farming practices and more.
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Milwaukee Public Museum: Indian Country: Menominee Treaties and Treaty Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on Menominee peace treaties, land cession treaties, land restoration treaties, and treaty rights.
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Oklahoma State University

Chronicles of Oklahoma: Osage Indians and the Liquor Problem [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which describes the issue of drinking (alcohol) and how it affected the various Native American groups. This article focuses on the Osage and how it has led to many problems. Attempts to control the sale and distribution of...
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Other

Native American Indian Legends: Origin of the Saguaro and Palo Verde Cacti: A Pi

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A Native American Pima legend on how the saguaro and palo verde cacti came into existence. With links to other Native American legends, artwork, photographs, articles, and more.
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Native American Indian Legends: How to Scare a Bear: A Tewa Legend

For Students 1st - 8th
A Native American Tewa legend about a little rabbit tricking a big bear. With links to other Native American legends, artwork, photographs, articles, and more.
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PBS

Pbs: Lewis and Clark: Yankton Sioux Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about what the Yankton Sioux wanted from Lewis and Clark and why they were disappointed when they met the Corps of Discovery on its journey up the Missouri River. From PBS.
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Oklahoma State University

Chronicles of Oklahoma: The Annual Sun Dance of the Kiowa Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed description of the dance giving information about the purpose of the dance, the symbolism of the "Taime", how it is organized and much more.
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PBS

Pbs: Lewis and Clark and the Mandan Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
A glimpse into Mandan culture, trading practices and lifestyle.

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