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8th grade Native Americans handouts
Native Americans Tribes and Regions | Student Matrix for Native American Regions
In this Native American tribes and regions lesson, students analyze the four major regions of Native Americans in North America. Students learn about Native Americans living in the Eastern Woodlands, the Plains, the Pacific Northwest, and the Desert Southwest! Students learn about the environment, the tribes who lived in each region, and their culture (housing, food, way of life, clothing, and religious beliefs). Finally, a graphic organizer is included for students to compile their learning o
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5th - 9th
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Westward Expansion: Homestead Act of 1862 and Native Americans
Students will read and answer text dependent questions how the Homestead Act of 1862 and how westward expansion impacted the settlers and the Native Americans. They will have a variety of activities involving vocabulary activities, primary source analysis, writing prompts, and informational text to evaluate the struggles and impact of westward expansion.
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4th - 8th
Maya Empire Mesoamerica Investigation | What happened to the Maya People?
In this Maya Empire CSI Investigation, students take on the role of historians, scientists, and researchers as they try to uncover the reasons behind the downfall of the Mayan Empire. Students research the Maya downfall in Mesoamerica to understand their history, culture, and the factors that may have led to their demise. This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec as well as my CSI World History Bundle! Students are engaged with a short video to s
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5th - 8th
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Inca Empire Myth-Busters! Students explore Inca culture, life, & religion!
In this Inca Empire Myth Busters and culture activity, students investigate six different statements on life in the Inca Empire, then either "prove" or "bust" each of the statements. Students learn about the Inca government, religion, climate, government, and more!This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec.Students are engaged by evaluating six different myth sources and learn about Inca religion, government, climate and geography, education system
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5th - 8th
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Roanoke : Cold Case Investigation
Your students will become Cold Case detectives as they analyze evidence cards to determine what happened to the Roanoke colonists. Students will analyze each "evidence card" throughout the investigation. Afterwards, they will write about what they think happened to the colonists. As a culminating activity, students will participate in a "fishbowl discussion", where they discuss their own theories about the colony.
This document includes:
1. "Time War" Activity: serves as the "hook" of the less
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4th - 8th
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Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools - Truth and Reconciliation Activities
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools in Canada Close Reading Activities and Resources - This resource contains 4 reading passages related to Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day close reading activities, comprehension questions, and Orange Shirt Day activities. These meaningful resources will help you teach this important piece of history as we continue to move towards the path of truth and reconciliation. ✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see
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5th - 8th
Indigenous Peoples of Canada - Reading Passages - Canada's Indigenous People Art
This Indigenous Peoples of Canada unit is perfect for a Canadian History unit or Canadian Indigenous Peoples unit. It includes Indigenous Peoples of Canada reading passages, comprehensions questions, and foldable mini books. This unit focuses of the Inuit of the Arctic, the Iroquois of the Eastern Woodlands, the People of the Plains, the People of the Plateau, and the People of the Northwest Coast. ✅Very little teacher prep is necessary to teach this unit - simply print and teach! Detailed an
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4th - 9th
Age of Jackson Bundle | Trail of Tears, Bank War, Nullification
In this Age of Jackson Bundle Unit resource bundle, you receive three engaging activities to teach the Age of Jackson in early American History. The Age of Jackson activity bundle includes:✔ 1.) Age of Jackson Unit: 4 Common-Core focused lessons to teach President Jackson!The first resource is a mini unit used to teach President Jackson. This unit includes focused readings and graphic organizers to introduce Jackson as a Man of the People, Jackson's Bank War, his treatment of native people, and
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6th - 9th
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Aztecs and Their Inventions: Students Navigate Through Four Aztec Marvels!
In this Aztec inventions and culture lesson, students learn about four major inventions by the Aztec Empire. Students learn about the precursor to soccer (ollama or tlachtli) , floating gardens (chinampas), the origin of the red dye (cochineal beetle), and their system of universal education!This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec.Students navigate through four inventions, using their investigative worksheet to guide their way. After reading t
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5th - 8th
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Mesoamerica and Native Americans PowerPoint + Notes Activity PLUS Teacher Guide
In this Mesoamerica and Native American tribes PowerPoint and Guided Notes activity lesson, you receive a jam-packed 23-page PowerPoint presentation and a 3-page guided notes packet for instruction on the native people of North, Central, and South America (including the Iroquois, Algonquin, Mound Builders, Olmec, Inca, Aztec, Maya, and more)! This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my Native American bundle and my Mesoamerica bundle here!Students are instructed on the origin, hi
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5th - 9th
Maya Aztec Inca Board Game Project
Students will create a board game to demonstrate their understanding about the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas in a fun and creative way. This Board Game resource includes detailed, step-by-step directions and requirements for students, including required content topics. An extensive range of templates are also provided including board game templates, game card templates, spinner templates, game piece templates, a dice template and a money template.This "Create a Board Game" Project Includes:Student dir
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Maya Aztec Inca Unit - Activities Bundle
Native Americans & the Bering Land Bridge: Create a Science Fair Exhibit!
Native Americans and the Bering Land Bridge: Students analyze Beringia and create a Science Fair Exhibit!In this highly-engaging lesson, students learn about the Bering Land Bridge (Beringia) through a Common Core focused activity, then dream up an experiment to show how geography and climate have impacted the land bridge!This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible version to be used in conjunction with Google Classroom. Just follow the included instructions for
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5th - 8th
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Native American Unit on Aztec, Inca, Maya & Mississippian BUNDLE- 15 DAYS
Journey Through Time: A Complete Native American Unit on Aztec, Inca, Maya & Mississippian Cultures!Embark on a captivating exploration of four remarkable civilizations with this comprehensive Native American unit! This all-in-one resource provides everything you need to engage students in deep learning about the Aztec, Inca, Maya, and Mississippian cultures.Packed with informative resources, interactive activities, and creative projects, this unit caters to a variety of learning styles and
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4th - 8th
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Woodland Style Art Practice Sheet (First Nations Art, Legend Style)
This worksheet has been designed to accompany a presentation which shows Woodland Style Art, and the art of Norval Morrisseau. Google images and you'll find a lot! I couldn't find any in the public domain that I could use on the worksheet. I show the students a variety of Woodland Style paintings, and discuss the flat colours, often bright colours (sometimes with concentric monochromatic shapes) and the distinctive black outline. Students have a difficult time creating this type of outline,
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6th - 10th
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Earth on Turtle's Back & When Grizzlies Walked Upright Native American Myths
Bundle of 2-3 days worth of activities to introduce Native American Mythology, including an editable slide presentation in both PowerPoint and Google Slides, a link to an online game matching morals to children's stories, reading comprehension worksheets, a pre-reading fill in the blank cloze activity (printable or digital), a compare and contrast worksheet and a writing or class presentation assignment that has students creating their own origin myths about their least favorite school rules. U
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7th - 11th
Maya Aztec Inca - Timeline Project
This Maya Aztec Inca Timeline project is the perfect task to explore the major events of these ancient civilizations. Timelines are a valuable tool allowing students to visualize the events in a given period in history. There is no teacher research required as this resource features dates and descriptions of all major events, prepped and ready to use with your students. There are two versions of the Mayan Aztec and Incan timeline project included in this resource. The first version is for 5th an
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Maya Aztec Inca Unit - Activities Bundle
Tenochtitlan: What did Cortes' think of the Aztec capital? Great Common Core!
In this engaging Cortes, Aztec, and Tenochtitlan primary source lesson, students dissect a letter written by Henry Cortes to the King of Spain where he describes what he says in Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital city.This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec.This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible version to be used in conjunction with Google Classroom. Just follow the included instructions for how to access the
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5th - 8th
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Native American Mythology Unit 1 week bundle Native American heritage & cultures
This Native American Mythology unit bundle includes a full week of activities to help students understand some of the key features of Native American Mythology and recognize the link between American Literature and American History. The end of the unit is a fantastic bridge between Native American myths and the literature of the earliest American settlers, which sets students up to better understand some of the conflicts that arose as settlers began to arrive from Europe.Use as Native American H
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8th - 12th
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Navajo Code Talkers Native American Heritage Decipher the Code WWII Activity
Learn about the Navajo Code Talkers and Native American heritage! Your students will crack codes, decipher hidden messages, and learn about the significance of Native American contributions to World War II. Students will have a blast deciphering hidden messages and learning about how the Navajo code changed the course of history! This activity is perfect for Native American Heritage Month, or any time of the year! It is also a great way to highlight the contributions of Native Americans to the A
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5th - 10th
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Peanuts Charlie Brown Mayflower Voyagers Video Guide-Thanksgiving
Learning Can Be FUN for All Ages!Video is available for free at: Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/112514732I do not guarantee that the video is still available for free at the time of your purchase. Please check to make sure you have access before buying. This is a video guide handout for, "Charlie Brown/Peanuts: Mayflower Voyagers". It has been my experience that if students do not have anything to do during a video, they do not pay attention. However, if you have them take notes or answer questions wi
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3rd - 12th
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America Before Columbus (National Geographic) Video Assessment
These two video assessments will give you a good assessment tool as your students watch the documentary "America Before Columbus" by National Geographic © 2010. This film does a wonderful job of exhibiting the effects, on both sides, of the Columbian Exchange between the Old and New Worlds. These sheets work well as a guided note for viewing the film as well. The answer keys are included in this product.
The questions are in chronological order with the film.The entire video is approximately 9
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7th - 12th
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The Story of Father Hidalgo (Mexican Revolution) Reading & Questions
This is a great reading about Father Hidalgo and the Mexican Revolution. There is an included answer key for the questions.
This is a companion assignment for the 5.4 powerpoint that is available from my store, although the assignment works great as a standalone assignment as well.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Latin-American-Revolutions-Rise-of-British-Empire-Powerpoint-54-1198623
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6th - 11th
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Lewis and Clark, Sacagawea, and Corps of Discovery Notes PowerPoint Activity
Louisiana Territory, Corps of Discovery, Lewis & Clark, Sacagawea, Guided Notes!This lesson is part of the "Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe" Unit Plan, located here:Jefferson, Madison, Monroe Unit Plan! 12 fun lessons for Jeffersonian America!Buy the bundle and save over 20%!---------------------In this highly engaging lesson, students complete a guided notes handouts and follow a teacher-led PowerPoint presentation as they learn about the Louisiana Territory, the purchase from France (Louisi
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5th - 8th
PBS Latino Americans Documentary ALL EPISODES 1 - 6 (eLearning adaptable)
This documentary is AMAZING. It intersects interviews of real people with their family stories and the history behind Latino Americans' start in the U.S. to contemporary Latino Americans. Each video guide has roughly 40-45 questions with the answers. They are all incredibly detailed video guides.*Can also be used as a take home video guide handout."LATINO AMERICANS is a landmark three-part, six-hour documentary series....It is the first major documentary series for television to chronicle the ri
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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