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8th grade Native Americans resources for Easel
Mayas, Incas, Aztecs
Were pre-Columbian peoples civilized? Students will research and analyze documents to determine the characteristics and elements of civilization from the Ancient Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs. They will complete a Venn diagram/compare and contrast application question in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page• Do Now/Motivation student-centered question• Ancient Maya reading passage• Ancient Inca reading passage• Ancient Aztec reading passage• Ancient Maya, Inca,
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day? | Christopher Columbus Worksheet
For decades, the United States celebrated Columbus Day. Today, a controversy that covers many situations has been installed. Really determining whether this day should be called Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day requires studying the points of view of both parties and knowing some history, so... Let's do it! This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1: - Introduction. - Who was Christopher Columbus? p2: - Did you know?... p4: - M
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day? | English + Spanish
Native Americans - Land Bridge and the First Settlers of the Americas
How did humans get to the Americas? Students will research how the first humans reached the Americas by the Land Bridge Theory and use their research and analysis of the document to answer scaffolding questions and complete the graphic organizer in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page• Do Now/Motivation student-centered map-skills questions• The Land Bridge reading passage with scaffolding questions• The Land Bridge graphic organizer• Application/Closing/High
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
Native American Heritage Month Activities + Debate + Videos
Native American Heritage Month is a very important month in our country. In a world where the inclusion of different cultures is essential, our duty as teachers is to teach our students tolerance and respect. That is why I created this non-discriminatory material, with the intention that each of our students become aware to make this a better world. It can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: p1: - Text "The History of Hispanic Heritage Month". p2: - Reading comprehension questio
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Also included in: November Bundle | Halloween, Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving and more...
Cherokee, Creek, and Chickasaw: Customs, Beliefs, and Traditions
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the beliefs, customs, folklore, and traditions of the Cherokee, Creek, and Chickasaw tribes. There is also reading material on the 7 Clans of the Cherokee with a fun writing assignment. Native American symbols are also provided for a rebus activity where students can use their imagination to write a story with words and symbols.
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: BIG Tennessee History Bundle
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.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Native American Tribes Research Flipbook Project Native American Heritage Month
This makes a great project for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples Day! Do your students need to learn about Native American culture and Native American history? Students will research Native American tribes with this flip book project! Students will research about the lives of early Native Americans, such as the food they ate, clothing they wore, and types of housing. This scaffolded flipbook is great for helping all students access grade level content! You can use this project
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Native American Heritage Novel Guide
Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Novel Guide Native American History, great for teaching about the Great Depression, the Bonus Army, The Cherokee Rose, Indian schools and the U.S. history. This novel guide includes: Lesson objectivesPre, during, and post reading activities Chapter by chapter questionsAnswer KeyEssay questionsJournaling questionsBackground/historical information Extension resources Character analysisNovel theme activityCharacter traitsKWL ChartVocabulary activities This resource is gr
Grades:
6th - 9th
Native American Point of View Reading and Writing Project
No-prep, Native American "point of view" reading lesson! After reading passages, and actual letters and statements from Native Americans, students use critical reading skills to show their understanding of the points of view of many Native Americans and others today. A difficult part of American history is the loss of Native American land to the English settlers. This lesson provides an opportunity for your students to take an in depth look at the opinions of several Native Americans and othe
Grades:
5th - 8th
Iroquois and Algonquian Native Americans
How were the Iroquois & Algonquian similar? Students will research & analyze the similarities and differences between the Iroquois & Algonquian Native Americans living in the Northeast region of present-day United StatesIncluded in this resource:• Title page• Do Now/Motivation student-centered questions• Map of Native American tribes in New York, USA• The Algonquians: A Case Study of Culture reading passage with scaffolding questions• The Iroquois: A Case Study of Culture reading pa
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Mayflower Compact American Document Analysis Activity U.S. Settlement
Take your students on board the Mayflower to examine the Mayflower Compact to practice the skill of primary source analysis. This 1-page handout provides the full text of the Mayflower Compact followed by guiding questions for students to use in analysis. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the document or its relevance to American History.Answer Key is Provided! All images and other primary sources collected fr
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Early American U.S. Document Primary Source Analysis BUNDLED SET!
History Crime Solvers: Lost Colony of Roanoke
Was it aliens? Did the 1st colonist get sucked into the Bermuda triangle? What really occurred at the colony of Roanoke? This is 2 complete lessons over the same topic- will give you choices for years down the road. Included- Detailed teaching notes- with a step by step plan (sub ready), that includes discussion questions.Warm up- a researched background reading, and that requires students to write a hypothesis of what occured. (Includes comprehension questions and key)Note taking tool- for dif
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: History Crime Solvers Bundle
Residential School Mini Unit with Lessons & Activities for Elementary and Middle
This Indigenous (Aboriginal, First Peoples, First Nations) residential school mini unit is a meaningful printable package that blends Canadian residential school history lessons with engaging activities. This mini unit is intended for elementary intermediate students, and middle school students (Grades 3-8).This resource is digital ready and can be easily assigned for distance learning through Google ClassroomTM.What You Get:1 Informational Page1 Booklet Title Page5 ActivitiesThis resource can b
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Iroquois Confederacy
Why did the Iroquois form a confederacy? Students will research how and why the 5 Iroquois tribes formed a union. They will agree or disagree with the policies of the confederacy and explain why or why not and suggest new policies if in disagreement in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page• Do Now/Motivation student-centered question• Problems & Solutions graphic organizer• The League of the Iroquois Policies Document• The Iroquois League Graphic Organize
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Anne Hutchinson Puritan Trial American Document Analysis Activity
Examine the conflicts of the Early American Settlements and Colonies with the Anne Hutchinson Trial Document! Practice primary source analysis while learning about the time period.This 1-page handout provides the excerpts from the Anne Hutchinson Trial with Governor John Winthrop followed by guiding questions for students to use in analysis. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the document or its relevance to Am
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Early American U.S. Document Primary Source Analysis BUNDLED SET!
Native American Heritage Month | Activities + Video + Debate
November is a month when inclusion should be more than ever a part of our classroom. With this resource you can bring Native American Heritage Month into your classes. It can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1-2: - Introduction. p3: - Answer the questions. p4: - History of Native American Heritage Month. p5: - Make a timeline. - Question of personal expression. p6-7: - State celebrations. - How did the month start? p8: - Crossword. p9: - Indig
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Also included in: Native American Heritage Month | For All Ages | English + Spanish
Seven Sacred Teachings Introduction Lesson & Activity
This Indigenous (Aboriginal, First Peoples, First Nations) lesson is a meaningful printable activity that blends the Seven Sacred Teachings, also known as the Seven Grandfather Teachings, with Social Emotional Learning (SEL).This supplemental resource engages students to explore the Indigenous values of love, respect, honesty, humility, courage, wisdom, and truth.What You Get:One Informational Overview LessonOne ActivityPlease note that this lesson and activity are part of the Seven Sacred Teach
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2nd - 8th
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Native American Leaders: Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, Geronimo, and Chief Joseph
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the significance of Native American leaders including; Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Geronimo, and Chief Joseph. There is a quiz included.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Día de la Raza | Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day? | Spanish
For decades, the United States celebrated Columbus Day. Today, a controversy that covers many situations has been installed. Really determining whether this day should be called Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day requires studying the points of view of both parties and knowing some history, so... Let's do it!This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Introduction.- Who was Christopher Columbus?p2:- Did you know?...p4:- Mark the corr
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day? | English + Spanish
Native American Science Article Scientific Innovations by Indigenous People
Add a wider view to your Thanksgiving science lesson, celebrate Native American Heritage Month, and give your students a new perspective on Native culture! Students learn about 10 different innovations credited to Indigenous people of the Americas. Includes both print and Google options to assign!⭐Get this resource at a discount in our Indigenous Scientists Bundle!In this activity, students will:READ about 10 scientific innovations by people native to the Americas, such as hypodermic syringes,
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in: Full Year of NO PREP Science Games and Science Holiday Activities
Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian People
Students will learn about the prehistoric people that inhabited the southeastern United States. They will read, compare and contrast, highlight important information, and answer questions about the Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian people. Information on the Coates-Hines site, the Pinson Mounds, and the Chucalissa Village are also included. There is a fill in the blank quiz and a matching activity that can be used as assessments.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Also included in: BIG Tennessee History Bundle
Salt Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use Helen Frost's award-winning novel, Salt, effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you nee
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Iroquois Native Americans
How did the Iroquois people live? Students will research how the Iroquois lived: location, tribes, homes, adaptation based on environment, role of women, League of Five Nations, Hiawatha Wampum Belt - in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page• Do Now/Motivation student-centered questions based on document• The Iroquois reading passage with graphic organizer• The Hiawatha Wampum Belt reading passage with scaffolding questions• Application/Closing/Higher Order Th
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
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