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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
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Southeast American Indian Facts: Chickasaw Indian Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents some basic facts about the history and culture of the Chickasaw people.
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Urban Inst: The Health of Children in Immigrant Families

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a report of the analysis of national survey data to gauge the well-being of immigrant children compared with children in native-born families. The authors examine different areas, including family income and environment, child...
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Lewis and Clark: Corps of Discovery: The Mandan Indian Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a description of the Mandan culture, housing, and daily way of life. Included are photographs of Mandan villages and houses.
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Mission Tour

Mission Tour: A Virtual Tour of the California Missions: Chumash

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the culture of the Chumash. Read about their canoes, houses, and understanding of astronomy.
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University of Notre Dame

Snite Museum of Art

For Students 9th - 10th
The Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame houses over 19,000 works of art from the antique through modern. The web site illustrates many works found on display and lists all works on display.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Martin Van Buren

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the life and administraton of Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), the 8th President of the United States (1837-1841).
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The Weekly South Dakotan: South Dakota History for 4th Grade

For Students 3rd - 8th
From the very beginning and through the twentieth century, this comprehensive collection of lessons will enrich students studying the history in between and the effects on South Dakota.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Rita Dove

For Students 9th - 10th
This site houses a brief biography of the 20th-century poet Rita Dove, a native of Akron, Ohio.
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indians.org: Pawnee Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief background information about the history and culture of the Pawnee. Includes the text of a Pawnee prayer. This site links to specific Pawnee stories and to other information on the Pawnee Tribe and authors.
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Joseph Bruchac Home Page: Joseph Bruchac

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is Joseph Bruchac's homepage. It provides links to his biography, a listing of his major works, and other online resources for the author. It also provides links to several of his poems to open or download on mp3.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: N. Scott Momaday

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn more about N. Scott Momaday's work when you explore the links found within this site. These links provide lesson plans and activities for "The Way to Rainy Mountain" and other works.
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Lompoc Museum: Chumash Indians [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A very complete look at the Chumash Indians of California from the Lompoc Museum. Read an overview of how the Chumash lived and took advantage of their environment. Follow links to see maps of where they lived and information about their...
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Other

Eastern Band of Cherokee: History and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the Cherokee tribe in the southwest United States, its culture, government, and religion. Find out about the Cherokee who were subject to the Indian Removal Act of 1830, and see how the Cherokee in North Carolina have...