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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Anishinabe - Ojibwe - Chippewa: Culture of an Indian Nation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars investigate the American Indian tribe of the Chippewa. They identify the different names of the Anishinabe/Ojibwe/Chippewa nation, conduct a research project, explore various websites, and present their group research...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Native American Dolls

For Teachers K - 4th Standards
Students examine Native American dolls. They discover the connections between the dolls and the Native American culture and customs. They also use maps to locate the position of different tribes.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ojibwa Sewn Bead Designs

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students recognize and describe the sewn beading style of the Ojibwa tribe that was influenced by seventeenth-century French floral embroidery and fabric prints imported by the French traders. They adapt and recreate an Ojibwa bead motif.
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Lesson Plan
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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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Chippewa Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Wonderful look at the history and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa) Indians. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
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Activity
Other

Minnesota Historical Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent collection of historical facts, stories, and photographs pertaining to Minnesota history. Student can also learn about Minnesota's settlers and the generations that have come after them.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Mississippi River Facts

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explores the discovery of the Mississippi River, historic landmarks, features and uses, and other interesting facts.