Curated OER
Pictograph Robe Stories
Fourth graders explore the diversity and commonality of human interdependence. Also, the global cooperation of the people of the United States and the world through a multicultural and historical perspective. They describe the...
Curated OER
Jack-O-Latern Lesson
Have a Happy Halloween and build strong oral language skills. Special needs Pupils functioning at a moderate level can practice sequencing, writing lists, and using oral language by explaining how they carve a pumpkin.
Curated OER
Vocab-u-lous! Build a Fabulous Vocab: Halloween
In this Halloween vocabulary worksheet, students select the best word to complete the sentence. They are challenged by the complex options that all relate to Halloween.
Curated OER
Animals in Art
Students look at how animals are shown in literature and art as representing emotions, telling a story, or sending a message in this elementary school Language Arts and Visual Arts lesson.
Curated OER
Ojala que viajemos a Mexico!
Students research the names and locations of Spanish speaking countries throughout the world. They use a world map to become familiar with the locations of these countries and use the Internet to conduct further research. They sing...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Native Voices
This unit features the rich oral tradition of Native Americans storytelling in various genres predating the introduction and influence of English writings, bringing three contemporary authors to light. RI.11-12.8 seminal U.S. texts,...
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Native American Legends
A lesson plan for teaching Native American Legends. Well-designed, and applicable to any legend which you might choose to read.
Other
Godchecker: Native American Gods a Z List
Online reference to Native American Gods contains 352 Native American deity names and 214 separate entries
Other
Native American Lore Index Page
These 150 Native American Legends come from a variety of tribes and cover a variety of topics.
Other
Native American Indian Legends: Origin of the Saguaro and Palo Verde Cacti: A Pi
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.
Other
Milwaukee Public Museum: Indian Country: Oral Tradition
The Milwaukee Public Museum provides this introduction to the Native American oral tradition and oral literature of the Great Lakes region. Describes common themes and characters, including trickster characters and windingo (ice...
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: George Bird Grinnell: Dun Horse
The text of a Pawnee folk tale, as written by George Bird Grinnell, who was an ornithologist who also had a deep interest in Native American culture. The text can be read online or downloaded in MP3 or PDF format. In addition, the story...
Other
Hawaii Online Native Lore: The Origin of the Iroquois Nations
Text of Iroquois legend, "The Origin of the Iroquois Nations." Also includes brief history about the Iroquois tribes in New York.
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron's Storybook: Folktales
Many folktale resources are offered here. Texts of stories, "extras" including music and audio files, posters and background information can be found for some stories.
Other
Eldrbarry's Raven Tales
A collection of tales that focus on the exploits and adventures of the Raven. Raven is a prominent character in Native American tales from the Pacific Northwest.
Other
Personal: Raven and the Man That Sits on the Tides
This is a Native American Raven tale from a Pacific Northwest tribe provided by Native American Storyteller, Barry McWilliams.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Pocahontas
A collection of folklore and facts of one of the most famous Native American women in history. Get to know who Pocahontas was and why she is remembered in social studies lessons.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Winnebago
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Winnebago. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, and more.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Langston Hughes
This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Yokuts
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Yokuts. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, and much more.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 4: Pushing Up the Sky
Fourth graders learn that storytelling is a performance art that also transmits knowledge about cultures and life. Through reading different tales from various cultures, 4th graders are able to compare and contrast similar themes,...
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica
The home page of Encyclopedia Mythica from which you can access its full range of content on myths from throughout the world. Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Japanese, and Chinese mythology are the site's most popular areas, but many...
American Indian Heritage Foundation
Indians.org: Navajo (Dine) Literature
Brief narrative of Navajo history and culture accompanied with links to many traditional Navajo legends. Contains the full text of the Navajo "Wind Prayer" and traditional Indian art.
American Indian Heritage Foundation
Delaware Literature
A selection of quotations from oral literature of the Delaware--or Lenape--Tribe. Includes the Delaware story of the arrival of the Dutch at Manhattan. Includes a picture of Delaware Chief Lapowinsa.