Native Americans

Are you ready to embark on a fascinating journey into the vibrant world of Native American tribes? This Native American unit is designed to captivate young minds, fostering a deep appreciation for the diverse cultures and traditions of Native American communities across the United States.

With our carefully crafted curriculum, your second and third-grade students will have the opportunity to explore four distinct Native American regions – the Northeast, Southwest, Plains, and Northwest Coast. Through non-fiction reading books, research projects, note-taking activities, graphic organizers, and exciting crafts, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the unique characteristics of each region and the tribes that call them home.

What makes our unit special?

1.Non-Fiction Reading Books: Immerse your students in the rich history and traditions of Native American tribes through engaging non-fiction printable books. Each book focuses on a specific region, providing a wealth of information about the tribes, their daily life, customs, and significant cultural aspects.

2.Research Projects: Empower your students as young researchers. Each region will serve as a research project, where students will explore topics such as traditional clothing, food, shelter, and the daily life of a Native American. This hands-on approach fosters critical thinking, information gathering, and presentation skills.

3.Note-Taking Activities: Develop strong note-taking skills with guided activities. Students will learn how to extract key details from their research and organize them using graphic organizers and note-taking templates. This skill will serve them well throughout their academic journey.

4.Cultural Crafts: Dive into the creativity of Native American tribes through exciting craft activities.

5.Cultural Appreciation: Foster a deep respect and appreciation for diverse cultures. Through the study of Native American tribes, students will develop an understanding of cultural diversity and the importance of honoring and respecting different traditions and ways of life.

Ignite curiosity, inspire creativity, and foster cultural appreciation with Native American unit. Take your students on an unforgettable educational journey through the captivating world of Native American tribes!

This unit includes:

-Four printable non-fiction books for the four Native American Regions.

Northwest Coast

Southwest

Plains

Eastern Woodlands

- Each region has a craft or two with an information booklet and and research collection sheet

Northwest – Bear claw necklace and totem pole

Southwest – Grass mats and Kachina doll

Plains – Tipi and pictograph writing (printable picture dictionary)

Eastern Woodlands – Choice of two types of canoes

- Flip books for research for each region (instructions on how to print)

- List of Boy and Girl Native American names

- Regional map

- Venn diagram to compare and contrast two regions

- Printable writing paper

- Review board game with cards

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

Laurette F. said, “I can't believe this unit...it is fantastic! I am a homeschooler for a bi-polar, ADHD child.. He will love this unit and I am so thrilled to be able to teach it. You are a blessing..I will be following all of your lessons from now on. Thank you so much and may God bless you.”

Emalie L. said, “I am pretty picky when it comes to TPT and this one takes the cake! I love the variety of activities and easy to read information. This is the perfect way to lay a solid foundation and then let them dive deeper with our research books! I love all the different activities and I love that you included so many regions of Native Americans. I don't have to teach them all, but I find myself wanting to year after year. This is my third year using this resource. It's wonderful!”

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