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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Native Voices: Concepts of Health and Illness

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibition on the healing practices and traditions of Native Americans from 100,000 years ago up to the present day. Information is organized by theme and by historical time period, and many well known Native American figures are profiled.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Native American Heritage Collection

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Take a look at Indigenous art, history, and culture as told through the historians, artists, students, and scientists in this featured resource collection. This Collection includes: Video (29), Lesson Plan (2), Media Gallery (5),...
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Website
Other

Somos Primos: Hispanic Heritage and Diversity Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Access is free. Articles explore topics such as Hispanic heritage, the Black/Latino connection, and Hispanic patriots involved in the American revolution. There is a database through which users post surnames they are hoping to trace the...
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Website
Other

Department of Defense: Hispanic American Heritage: Philip Bazaar

For Students 9th - 10th
Chilean native, Philip Bazaar, was recognized with a National Medal of Honor for an assault on Fort Fisher in 1865.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Over 90% of known Native American archaeological sites have already been destroyed or negatively affected by looters, and this process is ongoing. Further work is critical to prevent any more irreparable damage to our past. This article...
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The American Indian Movement, 1968 1978

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the American Indian Movement between 1968 and 1978.
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Website
Other

Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reservation

For Students 9th - 10th
Website of the Wikwemikong Tribe on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. Provides information on their heritage, celebrations, language, and way of life.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Heritage of the Sioux by b.m. Bower

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1916, one work is The Heritage of the Sioux. This work was written by B.M. Bower.
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Handout
Other

Ben Nighthorse Campbell

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an excellent biography of Campbell, his early life and heritage and his life as a Senator and representative of Native Americans. His life story in an inspiration to read.
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Activity
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: November Is National American Indian Herigage Month

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
ReadWriteThink offers a very thorough lesson plan that encourages students to create their own pourquoi stories. Included are downloadable pdf files needed to incorporate the lesson.
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Handout
Other

Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area: Introduction to the Story of Corn

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the early uses of corn and how it was introduced to the Europeans. There are colorful pictures and links to relevant information as well.
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Handout
Other

Virginia Foundation for the Humanities: Virginia Indian Heritage Trail [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This 92-page guide has accurate information on tribes and sites in Virginia. It has tribal histories, biographies of well-known historical figures, photographs, and suggested readings.
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Website
Other

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma: Culture & Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information on the culture and traditions of the Choctaw, and their social life in the past. Covers such topics as foods, games, medicine, clothing, etc. The text is often based on accounts written in the past.
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Handout
Other

The American Indian Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the American Indian Movement under the following sections: Spiritual Heritage, Back to the Reservations, and AIM in Canada.
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Website
Other

Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin Heritage Tourism Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Frank Lloyd Wright, a native of Wisconsin, was unarguably one of America's greatest architects. This resource highlights numerous homes and buildings designed by him that are now heritage sites. The site includes a biography of his life.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Coastal Communities Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection features videos that describe . ECHO members include people from Alaska Native Heritage Center and North Slope Borough ECHO Project in Alaska; Bishop Museum in Hawai'i; New Bedford ECHO Project and Peabody Essex Museum in...
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Handout
Other

American Indian Heritage Month: Iwo Jima Flag Raiser

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of Ira Hayes, a Pima Indian who was one of the flag raisers in the iconic picture of at Iwo Jima, relates his actions in World War II, and the sad circumstances of his death.
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Primary
Other

New Netherland Institute: Early Descriptions of New Netherland

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from Narratives of New Netherland, 1609-1664, published in 1909, and available for free from Google Books. The first excerpt is from a 1644 account of Henry Hudson's descriptions of the new land he saw on his 1609 voyage. The...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Oklahoma

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides detailed descriptions of the Great Plains Native Americans. Find out more about the "Route 66 Museum." Discover how Oklahoma settlers became known as "Sooners."
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Primary
Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma Historical Society: The Delaware Big House [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the annual ceremony known as the "Big House" where they gather to pay respects to a higher religious being. It also helps to revive their spiritual heritage. The article is in PDF format.
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Website
American Indian Heritage Foundation

American Indian Heritage Foundation: Crazy Horse: Tashunkewitko

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful and touching biography of Crazy Horse told by Charles A. Eastman (Ohiyesa), a Sioux scholar.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: New Hampshire

For Students 3rd - 5th
New Hampshire is called the "'Granite State' because of its numerous granite quarries." It has a long history as one of the original 13 colonies. Come and find out more about New Hampshire.
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Handout
Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: First Nations Contributions

For Students 9th - 10th
First Nations Contributions edukit looks at the accomplishments and backgrounds of many First Nations people, past and present. Select historical figures, such as Alex Decoteau, Pakan, and Star Blanket, are found in the biographies...
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Handout
Other

New Netherland Institute: Peter Minuit (1580 1638): Director of New Netherland

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Peter Minuit who is usually credited with negotiating the purchase of Manhattan from the Native Americans in 1626.

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