2nd Grade Native Americans Cultural Activities

The Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters is a must-have resource for teachers looking to educate their students about the history of residential schools and the significance of Orange Shirt Day. This fully editable workbook provides a comprehensive, age-appropriate exploration of truth and reconciliation, and empowers students to reflect on the "Every Child Matters" message through engaging activities and thoughtful reflection.

Why Teachers Should Buy It:

1. Differentiated for Various Reading Levels: With two differentiated versions (Primary and Junior), this resource is perfect for classes with students at different reading levels. Whether you're working with younger students or those who need more challenging material, both versions allow for an inclusive and engaging learning experience for all.
2. Editable for Personalization: The fully editable PowerPoint format allows you to customize the content to meet your classroom's unique needs. Add local context, adjust the reading passages, or simplify the activities to suit your students’ abilities.
3. Supports Meaningful Conversations: This workbook offers a structured and respectful way to introduce the difficult topics of residential schools and reconciliation. The activities, which include reading comprehension, reflection questions, and creative tasks, foster empathy and understanding in your students.
4. Engaging Content: Students will learn about Phyllis Webstad’s personal story, the origins of Orange Shirt Day, and the broader history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The workbook includes beautiful, easy-to-follow visuals and worksheets designed to captivate and educate.
5. Promotes Critical Thinking and Reflection: Encourage students to critically reflect on the impact of residential schools through thoughtful questions, journaling activities, and art-based projects such as designing their own "Orange Shirt" to symbolize the “Every Child Matters” movement.
6. Complete Resource for Educators: Whether you're new to teaching Orange Shirt Day or an experienced educator, this resource provides everything you need to facilitate these vital conversations in your classroom. It's easy to use, visually appealing, and ready to print or edit.

Included:

• Two differentiated versions (Primary & Junior) for various reading levels
• Reading passages on Phyllis Webstad’s story and the history of residential schools
• Indigenous culture vocabulary and illustrations
• Reflection and comprehension worksheets
• Creative activities (e.g., designing an Orange Shirt)

Ensure that your Orange Shirt Day lesson is impactful and informative with the Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters. Help your students understand the importance of reconciliation and foster a culture of respect and inclusivity in your classroom.

❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about totem poles and how they were used in Native American cultures, while making beautiful writing craft projects and worksheets!

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✏️Use the cultural guide and symbols guide to teach (social studies & history) about totem poles and how they were used in Native American cultures.

✏️Students can choose from 13 animals to create their personalized totem pole based on traits that they or their family members have. Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!

✏️Crafts are differentiated! Students can color or decorate their craft, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Dive deeper with reading comprehension, true or false, vocabulary, and sentence-fixing worksheets!

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs, and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for more details!

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✅ Includes: (35 pages)

Teaching Materials: (5 pages)

☑ Totem pole information (2 pages)

☑ Animal symbols guide (3 pages)

Craft Project: (5 pages)

☑ Craft directions (1 page)

☑ Craft example (1 page)

☑ Craft pieces (3 pages)

Writing Projects: (13 pages)

☑ Animal name tracing - dotted lines (3 pages)

☑ Animal name / trait - blank dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Animal name / trait - blank solid lines (1 page)

☑ Sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ "My Totem Pole" - dotted lines (1 page)

☑ "All About Totem Poles" - dotted lines (1 page)

☑ "My Totem Pole" - solid lines (1 page)

☑ "All About Totem Poles" - solid lines (1 page)

Worksheets: (12 pages)

☑ Reading comprehension (3 pages)

☑ True or False (3 pages)

☑ Vocabulary words (3 pages)

☑ Fix the sentences (3 pages)

✅ Bonus: (39 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ Black and white set (35 pages)

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✏️Writing prompt ideas:

☑ animal symbol names

☑ animal symbol traits

☑ all about totem poles in Native American cultures

☑ all about the students' personalized totem pole

✅ Animal symbols included: (13 animals)

☑ badger

☑ bear

☑ beaver

☑ deer

☑ fox

☑ frog

☑ moose

☑ otter

☑ owl

☑ rabbit

☑ squirrel

☑ thunderbird

☑ wolf

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⭐Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a paper plate dreamcatcher craft!

⭐This easy, high-demand, low-prep activity lets students explore cultural significance while practicing fine motor skills.

⭐Perfect for K-2 classrooms.

♥Key Features:

1. Easy-to-follow instructions for creating a dreamcatcher with paper plates and simple materials.
2. Explores the cultural significance of dreamcatchers in Native American traditions.
3. Encourages creativity as students decorate their dreamcatchers with beads, feathers, and yarn.
4. Fine motor practice through threading and weaving activities.
5. Perfect for display as a classroom project or take-home craft.
6. Cultural awareness for Native American Heritage Month, blending art and education.

♥Perfect For:

1. K-2 classrooms celebrating Native American Heritage Month.
2. Art or cultural studies lessons that introduce Native American traditions.
3. Teachers seeking low-prep activities for classroom cultural education.
4. Hands-on crafts that incorporate social studies and fine motor practice.
5. Quick projects for building respect and understanding for different cultures.
6. Teachers planning interactive displays or bulletin boards for November.

♥Why Choose This Product:

1. Simple yet impactful craft to teach cultural respect.
2. Engages young learners with hands-on activities.
3. Builds cultural understanding through creativity and reflection.
4. Minimal prep required—just paper plates, yarn, beads, and feathers!
5. Perfect for classroom or at-home learning during Native American Heritage Month.
6. Encourages fine motor skills while sharing cultural knowledge.

♥What is Included:

1. Step-by-step instructions for dreamcatcher creation.
2. Materials list (paper plates, yarn, beads, feathers).
3. Ideas for creative decoration with patterns and colors.
4. Suggestions for classroom display of finished dreamcatchers.

♥Skills Practiced:

1. Fine Motor Skills (threading, weaving, decorating).
2. Cultural Awareness and respect for Native American traditions.
3. Creativity and Self-Expression through personalized designs.

♥Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will gain an understanding of the cultural significance of dreamcatchers.
2. Students will develop fine motor skills through hands-on crafting.
3. Students will build respect for diversity by learning about Native American heritage.

♥♥This resource includes:

• 1 Print-Ready Main PDF File.
• Terms Of Use Text.
• Terms Of Use and Credits PDF File.
• 2 Preview PDF Files.

♥♥♥ TERMS OF USE ♥♥♥

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Explore the rich history and culture of the Cahuilla people with our comprehensive Research Booklet Template and Informational Reading Passage Bundle. Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this bundle is designed to facilitate an engaging and informative research project and provide differentiated reading materials for various grade levels. Dive into various aspects of Cahuilla life, from their traditional land to influential figures who have shaped their history.

Features

• Title Page: Two title page options are included. One is filled in with "Cahuilla People" and the other is a blank template for personalization.
• Land: A dedicated section with a map highlighting traditional Cahuilla land. Students can explore and document the geographical aspects of Cahuilla life.
• Homes: Learn about the types of dwellings used by the Cahuilla, including their construction methods and materials.
• Clothing: Discover traditional Cahuilla clothing, including materials, designs, and cultural significance.
• Children: A section focused on the lives of Cahuilla children, their roles, and daily activities.
• Influential Cahuilla: Highlight and research notable Cahuilla figures who have made significant contributions to their community and beyond.
• About the Author: A space for students to add their own information, reflecting on what they learned during their research.

Informational Reading Passage

• Differentiated Levels: Includes two versions of the reading passage, one for elementary students and one for upper grades. Each passage is designed to be engaging and appropriate for the respective reading levels.
• Elementary Level: A simplified version of the reading passage, focusing on key facts and basic information about the Cahuilla people, their land, homes, clothing, children, and influential figures.
• Upper Grades Level: A more detailed and complex version of the reading passage, providing in-depth information and encouraging critical thinking about the Cahuilla culture and history.

Benefits

• Engaging Learning: Encourages in-depth research and understanding of Cahuilla culture and history.
• Customizable: The blank templates allow for personalization, making each project unique.
• Educational: Provides a structured format for students to document their findings, enhancing their research and writing skills.
• Comprehensive: Covers a wide range of topics, offering a holistic view of the Cahuilla people.
• Differentiated Instruction: The reading passages cater to different reading levels, ensuring all students can access and understand the material.

Usage

Ideal for classroom assignments, history projects, or independent study. This bundle can be used in both physical and digital formats, making it versatile for various educational settings.

Perfect For

• Teachers: Looking for a structured and informative project for their students, with differentiated reading materials.
• Students: Interested in Native American history and culture.

Learn about the WOLF! Discover wolf packs, wolf lifecycle, their diet, wolf populations, the types of wolves who reside in Canada and the Indigenous significance to the wolf. 4 page handout, an Indigenous story and an activity about being loyal and humble.

Page 1: Lesson plan
Page 2: Wolf photos
Page 3: Handout 1
Page 4: Handout 2
Page 5: Wolf lifecycle
Page 6: Indigenous significance of the wolf
Page 7: The Story of Two Wolves (Indigenous story)
Page 8: Loyalty and Humility activity

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Students will be able to use this resource to compare and contrast Dakota and Ojibwe Native Americans. Categories include homes, clothing, transportation, language, and games. This product meets the MN state standards for social studies for second grade!

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Compare and Contrast Dakota and Ojibwe Native Americans Worksheet

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❤️The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day, Every Child Matters) is a Canadian holiday observed on September 30th. It recognizes the the survivors of Canada's residential school system, their families and their communities.

✏️Includes 12 pennant designs.

✏️These printable pennants are a great way to create meaningful discussions and reflections.

✏️Banners can be printed in color and laminated, or students can color their own black and white pennants.

✏️Use these in your classroom to create a meaningful bulletin board, door, or hallway display.

✏️ Works well for any elementary grade.

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print the ready to go banners, hole punch the pre-marked string holes, add string (yarn, ribbon etc.) and laminate for durability.

⭐️Black and white set included! Students can choose a pennant and color their own. Combine banner pages to create a coloring book.

⭐️Check out the preview for a sneak peek.

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✅ Includes 2 banner sets - 8 1/2 x 11 in (24 pages):

☑ Banner set 1 - Color - 12 pennant designs (12 pages)

☑ Banner set 2 - Black & white - 12 pennant designs (12 pages)

✅ Bonus:

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Shoshone people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Perfect for Indigenous People's Day!

***Need a report template?? Look for our research booklet in the bundle***

Key Features:

• Land: Explore where the Shoshone people lived.
• Homes: Learn about the types of homes built by the Shoshone people, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to different environments.
• Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Shoshone people.
• Children: Gain insights into the lives of Shoshone children, including their roles within the tribe.
• Influential Shoshone – Sacagawea: Delve into the life and achievements of Sacagawea, the remarkable Native American woman who played a crucial role as a guide and interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Two Differentiated Levels:

• Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Shoshone culture.
• Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

Why Choose This Product?

• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.
• Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Shoshone heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Shoshone history and culture with our expertly crafted information packet. Order now and enrich your curriculum with this essential educational tool!

Explore the wisdom of the Sacred Indigenous teachings with this special lesson about Wolf and humbleness. Dive into the Indigenous tale "Story of Two Wolves" and learn about being humble. Then, try the "Humble Like Wolf" activity included. It's part of a bigger set called the 7 Sacred Indigenous Teachings package. After discovering how wise Wolf is, you'll want to find out about the other six teachings too. Start your learning adventure now!

Page 1: Introduction to the 7 Sacred Teachings (handout)
Page 2: The Story of Two Wolves (An Indigenous story)
Page 3: Humble Like Wolf: student activity

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❤️Looking for a culturally appropriate way to celebrate Native American Heritage Month (or Indigenous Peoples' Month)? Learn about 8 different traditional Native American homes, while practicing math, literacy, and fine motor skills with this differentiated coloring booklet and extension worksheets (60 pages)!

✅ Homes included:

☑ adobe, chickee, grass house, igloo, longhouse, plank house, teepee, wigwam

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✏️ Perfect for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade!

✏️ These differentiated coloring pages come in 3 levels and are the perfect addition to your Native American Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, math centers, homework, intervention programs, and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and select the differentiated activities that are most appropriate for your student's needs.

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✅Coloring booklet: (31 pages)

☑ Booklet cover (1 page)

☑ Level 1 - read & color (10 pages)

☑ Level 2 - read & trace (10 pages)

☑ Level 3 - read & write (10 pages)

✅ Extension worksheets: (29 pages)

☑ Cultural (3 pages)

• find & color the correct homes (1 page)
• trace the vocabulary word (1 page)
• match the vocabulary word (1 page)

☑ Literacy (7 pages)

• match the beginning letter sound (1 page)
• count the objects and dab the correct number (1 page)
• unscramble and write the sentences (1 page)
• trace & write the sentences (1 page)
• read and circle the correct punctuation (1 page)
• read and count the syllables (1 page)
• read & find the words - word search (1 page)

☑ Math (19 pages)

• measure the home size & color (1 page)
• count & color the ordinal number object (1 page)
• count & color the objects (1 page)
• count the objects & trace the number (1 page)
• count the objects & write the number (1 page)
• count the objects in the ten frame (1 page)
• addition equations (1 page)
• subtraction equations (1 page)
• one more, one less (2 pages)
• greater than, less than, or equal symbols (1 page)
• measuring home sizes, cut & paste (1 page)
• measuring height & trace (1 page)
• measuring height & write (1 page)
• count & graph (1 page)
• complete the patterns (1 page)
• telling time (3 pages)

✅ Bonus: (31 pages)

☑ Answer key (29 pages)

☑ Table of contents (1 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

✅ Homes included: (8)

☑ adobe

☑ chickee

☑ grass house

☑ igloo

☑ longhouse

☑ plank house

☑ teepee

☑ wigwam

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Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Cherokee people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Perfect for Indigenous People's Day!

Key Features:

• Land: Explore where the Cherokee people lived.
• Homes: Learn about the types of homes built by the Cherokee people, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to different environments.
• Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Cherokee people.
• Children: Gain insights into the lives of Cherokee children, including their roles within the tribe.
• Influential Cherokee – Sequoyah: Delve into the life and achievements of Sequoyah, the remarkable Native American who created the Cherokee syllabary, significantly impacting literacy and culture.

Two Differentiated Levels:

• Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Cherokee culture.
• Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

Why Choose This Product?

• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.
• Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Cherokee heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

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Learn all about the BALD EAGLE, an Indigenous icon. This lesson will cover THE eagle lifecycle, bald eagle appearance, diet, eagle feathers and a Indigenous art colouring sheet.

Page 1: Lesson plan
Page 2: Handout (appearance, diet, lifecycle)
Page 3: Handout (location, feathers, fun facts)
Page 4: Eagle lifecycle
Page 5: The Indigenous significance of the eagle
Page 6: Colouring sheet

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❤️Looking to teach about indigenous tribes and nations to celebrate Native American Heritage? Learn about 12 Native American tribes, while practicing important reading comprehension skills with these differentiated worksheets (36 pages + answer key + black & white set)!

⭐️Each page includes a non-fiction reading comprehension passage about a Native American tribe, and 3 comprehension questions (multiple choice or short answer).

✅ Native American tribes included: (12)

☑ Apache, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Inuit, Iroquois, Navajo, Osage, Plains, Pueblo, Seminole, Sioux, Wampanoag

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✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.

✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:

1. multiple choice

2. dotted lines

3. solid lines

✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A great addition to your Native American Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, homework, intervention programs and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your students' needs.

⭐️Check out the preview for a sneak peek!

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✅Includes: (36 pages)

✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (36 pages)

☑ Level 1: reading passage & multiple choice questions (12 pages)

☑ Level 2: reading passage & write the answers - dotted lines (12 pages)

☑ Level 3: reading passage & write the answers - solid lines (12 pages)

✅ Bonus: (75 pages)

☑ Black & white set (36 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Answer key (36 pages)

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✅ Native American Tribes: (12)

☑ Apache

☑ Cherokee

☑ Cheyenne

☑ Inuit

☑ Iroquois

☑ Navajo

☑ Osage

☑ Plains

☑ Pueblo

☑ Seminole

☑ Sioux

☑ Wampanoag

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Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Hopi people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Ideal for Indigenous People's Day!

Key Features:

Land: Explore where the Hopi people lived, including their location and landscapes.

Homes: Learn about the pueblos and other shelters built by the Hopi, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to the desert environment.

Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Hopi people, designed for their climate and cultural traditions.

Children: Gain insights into the lives of Hopi children, including their roles within the tribe and daily activities.

Influential Hopi – Lewis Teniwana: Delve into the life and achievements of Lewis Teniwana, a notable Hopi leader and advocate for Hopi rights.

Two Differentiated Levels:

Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Hopi culture.

Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

Why Choose This Product?

Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.

Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Hopi heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

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Learn about the Indigenous legend of Sasquatch / Bigfoot, understand its cultural significance, and engage in a creative activity to imagine and depict their own version of Sasquatch.

Page 1: Lesson plan
Page 2: The story of sasquatch
Page 3: Handout page (name, appearance, sightings)
Page 4: Create your own sasquatch activity

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❤️Looking to teach about key historical leaders to celebrate Native American Heritage? Learn about 10 important Native American heroes and the meaningful contributions they made, while practicing important reading comprehension skills with these differentiated worksheets (30 pages + answer key + black & white set)!

✅ Native American leaders included:

☑ Crazy Horse, Dave Anderson, Jim Thorpe, John Herrington, Maria Tallchief, Mary Youngblood, Pocahontas, Sharice Davids, Shoni Shimmel, Will Rogers

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✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.

✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:

1. multiple choice

2. dotted lines

3. solid lines

✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A great addition to your Native American Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, homework, intervention programs and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your students' needs.

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✅Includes: (30 pages)

✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (30 pages)

☑ Level 1: reading passage & multiple choice questions (10 pages)

☑ Level 2: reading passage & write the answers - dotted lines (10 pages)

☑ Level 3: reading passage & write the answers - solid lines (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (63 pages)

☑ Black & white set (30 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Answer key (30 pages)

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✅ Native American Leaders: (10)

☑ Crazy Horse - warrior

☑ Dave Anderson - restaurant founder

☑ Jim Thorpe - athlete

☑ John Herrington - astronaut

☑ Maria Tallchief - ballerina

☑ Mary Youngblood - musician

☑ Pocahontas - peacekeeper

☑ Sharice Davids - politician

☑ Shoni Schimmel - basketball player

☑ Will Rogers - performer

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Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Shoshone people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Perfect for Indigenous People's Day!

***Need a report template?? Look for our research booklet in the bundle***

Key Features:

• Land: Explore where the Shoshone people lived.
• Homes: Learn about the types of homes built by the Shoshone people, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to different environments.
• Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Shoshone people.
• Children: Gain insights into the lives of Shoshone children, including their roles within the tribe.
• Influential Shoshone – Sacagawea: Delve into the life and achievements of Sacagawea, the remarkable Native American woman who played a crucial role as a guide and interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Two Differentiated Levels:

• Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Shoshone culture.
• Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

Why Choose This Product?

• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.
• Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Shoshone heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Shoshone history and culture with our expertly crafted information packet. Order now and enrich your curriculum with this essential educational tool!

❤️Looking for a creative and culturally appropriate way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about the meaning of bears in Native American cultures, while making a beautiful Pacific Northwest-inspired craft and writing projects!

*This is a sample of the full resource. Get all 27 Indigenous animal crafts HERE!

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✏️Use the teaching materials to educate your students about traditional Pacific Northwest art, and the meaning of bears in Indigenous cultures.

✏️Works great as a social-emotional learning (SEL) activity!

✏️Craft is differentiated! There are several ways to make it including, coloring, drawing, painting, or decorating (cut and paste).

✏️Students can also choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing project options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Use these projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art, social studies), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs, and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

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✅ Includes: (22 pages)

Teaching Materials: (3 pages)

☑ Cultural information guide (2 pages)

☑ Bear meaning (1 page)

Craft Projects: (9 pages)

☑ Craft directions (3 pages)

☑ Craft pieces (3 pages)

☑ Craft example (1 page)

☑ Craft body templates (1 page)

☑ Craft body art pieces (1 page)

Writing Projects: (10 pages)

☑ Informative writing - brainstorming sheet (1 page)

☑ "Bear" tracing - dotted lines (1 page)

☑ "Bear" or trait - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ "Bear" or trait - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ "My Animal Symbol" - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Full blank page - dotted lines & solid lines (2 pages)

✅ Bonus: (24 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (1 page)

☑ Black and white set (22 pages)

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Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Wampanoag people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Ideal for Indigenous People's Day!

Key Features:

Land: Explore where the Wampanoag people lived, including their territories and landscapes.

Homes: Learn about the wetu built by the Wampanoag, showcasing their ingenuity and community living.

Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Wampanoag people.

Children: Gain insights into the lives of Wampanoag children, including their roles within the tribe and daily activities.

Influential Wampanoag – Massasoit: Delve into the life and achievements of Massasoit, a prominent leader who played a key role in the early history of the Wampanoag and their interactions with European settlers.

Two Differentiated Levels:

Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Wampanoag culture.

Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

Why Choose This Product?

Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.

Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Wampanoag heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Wampanoag history and culture with our expertly crafted information packet.

❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about buffalo hide art and how it was used in Native American culture, while making beautiful writing craft projects!

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✏️Use the cultural guide, symbols guide, vocabulary definitions, and discussion questions to teach about the history of buffalo hide art and how it was used in Native American tribes.

✏️Students can choose from 25 symbols, called pictographs, to create their personalized buffalo hide art project.

✏️Students can use the symbols to tell stories (real or fictional), create scenes, or simply choose ones that represent their qualities or the traits of family members.

✏️Crafts are differentiated! Students can color, draw, or decorate their craft, choose from a variety of writing prompts, and writing sheet options (dotted vs. single lines etc.)

✏️Use the arts and craft writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers (literacy, writing, art), whole group lessons, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

⭐️Create a writing bulletin board, door, or hallway by displaying craftivities!

⭐️Check out the preview for a more detailed look at what's inside!

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✅ Includes: (64 pages)

Informational guides: (6 pages)

☑ Buffalo hide art information (1 page)

☑ Pictograph symbols guide (2 pages)

☑ Vocabulary guide (3 pages)

Craft components: (32 pages)

☑ Craft directions (3 pages)

☑ Craft example (1 page)

☑ Craft templates (4 pages)

☑ Craft worksheets (8 pages)

☑ Black & white symbols (3 pages)

☑ Color symbols (13 pages)

Writing projects (optional): (26 pages)

☑ Writing prompts, research ideas, or discussion questions (1 page)

☑ Brainstorming sheets - informative, narrative, personal narrative, persuasive (4 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - tracing symbol names (5 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - blank, mini blocks, solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - sequencing (first, next, then, etc.) - blank solid lines (2 pages)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Buffalo Hide Art" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Buffalo Hide Art" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Buffalo" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "All About Buffalo" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Buffalo Hide Story" - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - "My Buffalo Hide Story" - full page, solid lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, dotted lines (1 page)

☑ Writing sheets - blank (additional sheet) - full page, solid lines (1 page)

✅ Bonus: (68 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (3 pages)

☑ Black and white set (64 pages)

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✅ Pictograph symbols included: (25)

☑ badger tracks (summer)

☑ bear (strength)

☑ bear paw (good omen)

☑ buffalo eye (alertness)

☑ big mountain (abundance)

☑ bird (carefree)

☑ brothers (loyalty)

☑ buffalo horns (success)

☑ butterfly (renewal)

☑ cactus (desert)

☑ coyote tracks (trickster)

☑ deer tracks (safety)

☑ drying rack (plenty of meat)

☑ eagle (freedom)

☑ eagle feather (chief)

☑ hogan (permanent home)

☑ horse (journey)

☑ lightning (power)

☑ Medicine Man's eye (wisdom)

☑ mountain range (destination)

☑ spider (good luck)

☑ sun (happiness)

☑ tipi (temporary home)

☑ turtle (protection)

☑ wolf paw (courage)

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