Native+American+Tribes

Native American Tribes Resources and Ideas

[|Native American Petroglyphs Lesson] This is from the PicsForLearning site, and includes a complete lesson plan.

[|Native American images] Same site as above, with photos of tribes.

First Americans (Dine, Muscogee, Tlingit, Lakota, Iroquois) 3rd grade reading level The Dine, Muscogee, Tlingit, Lakota, and the Iroquois Indians are highlighted in this site. For each tribe, it describes their leaders, clothing, land, housing,customs, and a map of where they were located. It includes activities for students to do and additional links to find further information. http://www.ic.arizona.edu/ic/kmartin/School/amer1.htm

The Lakota of the Plains 5th grade reading level Awesome site describing the Lakota Native Americans. Explore the site to learn about their traditions, family relationships, and life in the plains. http://www.carnegiemnh.org/exhibits/north-south-east-west/lakota/index.html

This one looks like a pretty good lesson plan. Traditions and Languages of Three Native Cultures 3rd grade reading level This lesson plan helps students learn aspects of three Native American languages. Five lessons lead teachers and students through traditions, similarities and differences, and the importance of maintaining traditions and language. Resources and academic content standards are cited. http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=378

Native American Cultures Across the United States - 4th grade reading level Students will explore different aspects of the cultures of the "First Americans" in this lesson plan. Stereotypes are often associated with Native Americans through movies and "in the context of the Thanksgiving holiday." Specific information and references will help students understanding of Native Americans move beyond stereotypes. http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=347

Haida 5th grade reading level Explore the life and culture of the Haida, the native people of the Pacific. This interactive site offers insights into the art, culture, and lifestyle of this totem pole building, ocean dwelling people. http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Haida/index.html

Marilee's Native American Resources 3rd grade reading level A collection of various websites on major Native American tribes. Information on clothing, legends, dances, and songs. Find craft projects such as miniature birch bark canoes, dreamcatchers, water dippers and ladles, dolls, and more. http://marilee.us/nativeamericans.html

This website has information about tribes. [|www.42explore2.com/native4.htm]

Trail of Tears A[|nimoto]