Native Americans Activities

Get up and get trading:

Students love getting up and interacting with this trade route activity. This activity supports the study of Indigenous People's trade routes, but can easy represent a variety of civilizations. Students loved having a goal and being able to barter with one another to succeed in that goal.

After completing the activity, students reflect on their experience and make connections to what makes a successful trade route. This helps students take prior knowledge and bridge it to historical learning.

My students loved this activity and had a great time bartering for resources.

This lesson covers Indiana Social Studies Standards 5.E.1, 5.E.2.

What's included:

• Instructions.
• Trade Route Map suggestion.
• Explanation worksheet.
• Record/Data Sheet.
• Resource cards.

How is this resource useful:

• Great collaborative activity.
• Easy prep.
• Student engagement is high.
• Makes an abstract concept concrete.
• Students will reach conclusions based on experience.

The assignment is a biographical reading over the life and legacy of Quanah Parker. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the questions that follow.

❤️Looking for a culturally appropriate way to celebrate Native American Heritage Month (or Indigenous Peoples' Month)? Learn about 10 different symbols and what they meant to Native Americans. Students will also practice their math, literacy, and fine motor skills with these differentiated worksheets, flashcards, and symbols guide (40 pages)!

✅ Symbols included:

☑ arrow, cactus, corn, feathers, fire, lightning, moon, mountains, rain, sun

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

✏️ These differentiated worksheets 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!

✏️Use the symbols guide and flashcards to teach about each symbol and what it meant to Native Americans. You can also use them to play matching games, memory games, charades, for scavenger hunts, a word wall, write the room activities and more!

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

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✅Native American symbol meanings guide (1 page)

☑ Symbol names and what they represented to Native Americans (10 symbols)

✅ Worksheets: 3 differentiated levels: (30 pages)

☑ Level 1 (10 pages)

• color the picture
• trace the symbol name
• trace facts about what the symbol represents
• read the sentence and dab the correct punctuation
• count the objects and dab the correct number

☑ Level 2 (10 pages)

• color the picture
• write the symbol name
• write facts about what the symbol represents
• read the sentence and dab the correct punctuation
• count the objects and dab the correct number

☑ Level 3 (10 pages)

• color the picture
• write the symbol name
• write facts about what the symbol represents
• read the sentence and write the correct punctuation
• count the objects and dab the correct number

✅Flashcards: (9 pages - 30 cards)

☑ symbol names text only (3 pages - 10 cards)

☑ symbol names with pictures (3 pages - 10 cards)

☑ symbol pictures only (3 pages - 10 cards)

✅ Bonus: (73 pages)

☑ Black and white set (40 pages)

☑ Answer key (30 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

✅ Symbols included: (10)

☑ arrow

☑ cactus

☑ corn

☑ feathers

☑ fire

☑ lightning

☑ moon

☑ mountains

☑ rain

☑ sun

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These mixed media Native American Dreamcatcher projects will inspire your students to use different materials to create unique artwork with a cross-curricular lesson that celebrates Native American Heritage Month.  This project is designed for 2nd-5th grade students but can be easily adapted for middle school students.  

This lesson is highly engaging, multi-disciplinary, and contains 4 different projects. Components of the projects can be mixed & matched to provide a huge variety of projects. Set up stations, let your students choose a project, or let students use these projects to spark their creativity & design their own dreamcatcher. 

This is a great project for Native American Heritage Month (November), but can be used in conjunction with a unit on symbols, or anytime of the year.

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 60 pages. It includes: 

• Cross-curricular lesson with step-by-step instructions & photos for 4 projects
• Project & material variations
• 35 templates (reproducible) 
• Native American Heritage Month facts
• Cross-curricular & literacy connections
• Dreamcatcher facts
• Guide to using templates for activities
• National Core Arts Standards & TEKS (Texas) for 2nd-5th grades

Choose a different project for grade levels and hang the artwork together for a stunning display, let students choose their own project, or use templates for a sub activity.  With 4 projects to choose from, differentiation for your students is easy!  

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Celebrate Orange Shirt Day, aimed at respecting and preserving indigenous cultures, with this engaging reading comprehension activity for beginner-level Spanish students. This resource also features a creative craft that allows students to design their own shirts. Through this activity, students will explore the history of Orange Shirt Day and its themes of reconciliation, empathy, cultural awareness, and respect.

Includes:

Bilingual Reading Comprehension- 2 page entry-level reading comprehension with questions in Spanish and English versions.

Orange Shirt Day Craft - Blank T-shirt template for students to design their own Orange Shirts using the themes studied (English and Spanish version)

Corresponding Answer Keys

This print-and-go activity is perfect for ELL learners, Spanish classrooms, and teaching multicultural awareness!

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Unlock the richness of Native American culture in your classroom with our Collaborative Student Poster Project. Designed to promote teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity, this project is perfect for educators looking to integrate comprehensive cultural studies into their curriculum.

What’s Included?

• Detailed Article: An informative and engaging article about Native American culture..
• Collaborative Guidelines: Step-by-step instructions for students to work together effectively.
• Sample student project: a photo is included
• Rubric: A clear and comprehensive rubric to assess student work and ensure academic standards are met.

Key Features:

• Interactive Learning: Encourages students to engage deeply with the material.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Students work together to create a visually appealing and informative poster.
• Critical Thinking: Promotes analysis and synthesis of information.
• Creativity: Allows students to express their understanding artistically.

Perfect For:

• Social Studies classes
• Cultural studies units
• Group projects and presentations
• Engaging classroom activities

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Remember Unity Day and Orange Shirt Day with this engaging and educational foldable craft activity designed for 2nd to 5th-grade students. This resource promotes awareness of the importance of unity, kindness, and the message "Every Child Matters." It features four unique shirt designs, two characters (a boy and a girl), and two (groups of friends) reflecting unity to encourage creativity and personal expression. With 12+ thought-provoking questions about unity day, Orange Shirt Day, students can reflect on the historical and cultural significance of this day while creating their own foldable crafts.

(Orange Shirt Day is a day of remembrance that originated in Canada to honor the survivors and victims of the residential school system. It is observed annually on September 30th. The day aims to raise awareness about the history and long-lasting effects of residential schools, which were institutions where the government forcibly sent Indigenous children in an attempt to assimilate them into Euro-Canadian culture. Many of these children experienced abuse, neglect, and loss of their cultural identities.)

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• 4 shirt templates in different styles
• 2 character options (boy and girl)
• Groups of friends (2 slides)
• 12+ Orange Shirt Day-themed questions
• 8 different layout pages with various question formats to suit your students' needs

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16 pages of basic facts and engaging activities in comic book format to help students learn about Oklahoma's state history in its before statehood years. This first in a series Oklahoma packet focuses on 1500-1700s using comic book format with text boxes. Comes with comic book pages and nine activities. Students can re-write the story of Oklahoma using the extra comic pages that have blank text boxes. Excellent for history and ELA classes to use for state test prep, assessment, chronological order, basic motor skills, writing skills, and much more... Packet Includes: 1541--Coronado, de Soto, and Native Americans 1541--write your own land charter for Spain 1682--le Salle and King of France 1682--pros and cons of running a new world (compare/contrast) 1700s--waterways exploration by 7 explorers 1700s--map your own waterway exploration across Oklahoma 1700s--fight for takeover of Oklahoma by France and Spain 1700s--Oklahoma's Riches (Resources native to Oklahoma) 1763--France gives land to England and Spaing 1763--Class/Group survey on who owned Oklahoma Create your own Oklahoma Timeline 5 Comic handouts with blank text boxes to re-tell the history Can be used with other Oklahoma products found at this storefront: Oklahoma Land Rush Notable Native Americans Te Ata, Mary Fisher Native American Day

⭐Introduce young students to Native American Heritage Month with this engaging mini book!

⭐Featuring tracing, coloring, and matching activities, this high-demand, low-competition resource is perfect for building respect, understanding, and cultural awareness in K-2 learners.

Key Features:

1. Includes age-appropriate definitions and facts about Native American Heritage Month.
2. Interactive tracing, coloring, and matching activities to reinforce learning.
3. Introduces important Native American symbols like the eagle and bear paw.
4. Engages students with fun illustrations of Native American homes, clothing, and food.
5. Encourages reflection and respect with a pledge activity.
6. Designed to build cultural awareness in young students through hands-on learning.

Perfect For:

1. Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students learning about Native American heritage.
2. Social studies and cultural appreciation lessons during November.
3. Teachers seeking low-prep, interactive activities for Heritage Month.
4. Classroom discussions on diversity and respect.
5. Fine motor skills practice through tracing, coloring, and cutting.
6. Early reading and vocabulary development within a cultural context.

Why Choose This Product:

1. Provides a simple and respectful introduction to Native American culture.
2. Interactive and engaging format for young learners.
3. Easy-to-use and no-prep mini book that’s perfect for busy teachers.
4. Aligns with social-emotional learning goals, promoting respect and empathy.
5. Encourages students to connect personally with their learning through drawing and writing activities.
6. Ideal for Native American Heritage Month and as a supplemental resource for diversity education.

What is Included:

1. Cover page with title and space for student’s name.
2. Introductory page about Native American Heritage Month with coloring activity.
3. Detailed illustrations of Native American homes and clothing for coloring.
4. Pledge and reflection activity to show respect for Native American heritage.
5. Matching and tracing activities to reinforce vocabulary and symbols.

Skills Practiced:

1. Vocabulary Development related to Native American culture.
2. Fine Motor Skills (tracing, coloring, and cutting).
3. Cultural Awareness and Social-Emotional Learning (respect and empathy).

Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will understand the significance of Native American Heritage Month.
2. Students will identify symbols and traditions important to Native American culture.
3. Students will demonstrate respect and appreciation for cultural diversity.

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A Maya Empire Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new Mesoamerica history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.

The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

Included in this resource: Student guidelines for completing the tasks meaning no teacher prep A student answer key to complete as they work through the tasks An informational text or reading comprehension passage A true or false fact sheet & maze A crossword puzzle A timeline activity & answer key A wordsearch puzzle Teacher answer sheets for each task

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In Task 1 students will read an informational text about the Maya Empire and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will use the same informational text to complete a crossword puzzle. Within the puzzle there are several hidden letters which will need to be unscrambled on the completion of the puzzle to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will have to cut out 27 timeline task cards before putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their task they can glue them onto the answer key which will reveal their third word.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.

Students can then complete their student answer key with the four words they revealed before checking with the teacher to see if they have escaped successfully.

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these engaging reading comprehension passages and accompanying questions! This resource includes five informative passages that cover the history, traditions, contributions, notable figures, and challenges faced by Native Americans. Perfect for classroom use or independent study, these materials aim to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of Native American cultures.

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• 5 Reading Passages:

1. History of Native American Heritage Month
2. Celebrating Traditions
3. Contributions to Society
4. Notable Native Americans
5. Challenges and Resilience

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Native American Tecumseh Reading Comprehension

Uncover the incredible story of Tecumseh, the great Shawnee leader who sought to unite Native American tribes to resist the encroachment of settlers on their lands. This reading comprehension passage introduces students to Tecumseh’s vision of a united Native confederation, his eloquence as a speaker, and his courageous fight to preserve his people’s way of life. From his diplomatic efforts to his role in the War of 1812, Tecumseh’s legacy as a defender of Native sovereignty is vividly captured in this passage.

Ideal for grades 4-8, this resource includes comprehension questions, vocabulary-building exercises, and multiple-choice questions that foster critical thinking and a deeper understanding of Tecumseh’s contributions to Native American history. Perfect for Native American Heritage Month or social studies lessons, this reading passage highlights the strength and vision of a leader who fought for unity and justice.

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• Multiple-choice questions

• Reading comprehension

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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!

Make learning fun with the Native Americans Ten Frames Clipart Set!

Learn Counting from 0 to 10 ( bonus 1 empty board and a Feather ), making it perfect for teaching counting and number recognition.

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Learn about Sequoyah, the man that invented a writing system for the Cherokee people. The Reader's Theater Script includes a Did You Know section, Comprehension questions, a teacher page with directions and extension activities.

Other resources of interest:

1. Learn about Sacagawea with this Reader's Theater Script. Sacagawea is a guest on Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show and the studio audience asks questions about her life and contributions to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. There are 10 questioners, a Did You Know? fun fact section, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, the key and additional links. Sacagawea, A Reader's Theater Script

2. Check out my web quest on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The two resources would work well with one another! Lewis and Clark, A Webquest

3. Web quest on Native Americans: An overview of different Native American tribes,famous Native Americans in history, and contributions of Native Americans in arts, government, language and more!

The Trail of Tears, type of Native American shelters, contributions(i.e.: hockey, lacrosse, ideas in government, words in English), Sacagawea, Sequoyah, Jim Thorpe, Sitting Bull, Squanto, Native American Heritage Month, the importance of the buffalo, and more.

There are 12 web questions, 9 Did You Know? statements,comprenhension questions, 12 extension activities, links, and key.

Great for an activity for a unit of study on Native Americas. Also, great for an activity for November's Native American Heritage Month. Native Americans, A Webquest

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Vikings

Ferdinand Magellan

Marco Polo

Christopher Columbus

Leonardo da Vinci

Michelangelo

Visit with a Crusader

Visit with a Victim of the Black Death

Martin Luther King Jr.

Rosa Parks

Harriet Tubman

George Washington Carver

Katherine Johnson

Tuskegee Airmen

Marian Anderson

Marie Curie

Galileo Galilei

Sir Isaac Newton

Albert Einstein

Jane Goodall

Moon Landing: Interview with first astronauts to walk on the moon

Rachel Carson

Jacques Cousteau

Thomas Edison

Visit with a Pilgrim

Revolutionary War Female Spies

Revolutionary War Tory

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison, Father of the Constitution

Pioneer Woman, Narcissa Whitman

Civil War Women Soldiers

Sacagaewa

Sequoyah

Lewis and Clark

Abraham Lincoln

California Gold Rush: Visit with a ‘49er

Wright Brothers

A Road trip Across the USA for Women’s Suffrage

WW 2: Women Pilots

Elizabeth Blackwell

Susan B. Anthony

Sonia Sotomayor

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Louisa May Alcott

Edgar Allen Poe

William Shakespeare

Charles Dickens

Johnny Appleseed

Visit with a Leprechaun

Visit with a Groundhog

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Hans Christian Andersen

Elizabeth Blackwell

Amelia Earhart

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

Elizabeth Blackwell

First Lady Edith Wilson

First Lady Florence Harding

King Tut

First Lady Hillary Clinton

First Lady Michelle Obama

First Lady Abigail Adams

First Lady Martha Washington

First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln

First Lady Dolly Madison

First Lady Lady Bird Johnson

My website for teachers/kids has lots of geography activities, short reads, factoids on different topics, news, career surveys, bell ringers and more.

This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that analyzes how Iroquois and Algonquian tribes interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures which is studied in the 4th grade curriculum under the following standards:

4.2 Native American groups, chiefly the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Algonquian-speaking groups, inhabited the region that became New York State. Native American Indians interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures.

4.2a Geographic factors often influenced locations of early settlements. People made use of the resources and the lands around them to meet their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter.

• Students will examine the locations of early Native American groups in relation to geographic features, noting how certain physical features are more likely to support settlement and larger populations.
• Students will investigate how Native Americans such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and the Algonquian-speaking peoples adapted to and modified their environment to meet their needs and wants.

4.2b Native American groups developed specific patterns of organization and governance to manage their societies.

Students will compare and contrast the patterns of organization and governance of Native American groups such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Lenape, including matrilineal clan structure, decision-making processes, and record keeping, with a focus on local Native American groups.

4.2c Each Native American group developed a unique way of life with a shared set of customs, beliefs, and values.

• Students will examine Native American traditions; job specialization the roles of men, women, and children in their society; transportation systems; and technology.
• Students will examine contributions of Native Americans that are evident today.

This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, act as a treasure hunter to find the Moonstone Treasure from the attached fictional Iroquois folklore. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #6. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code. Once they have completed the scavenger hunt they will receive a half sheet of paper stating that they have successfully found the Moonstone!

This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!

A word search puzzle worksheet that can be used to supplement your unit on First Americans. This can be used for morning work or when introducing your unit to students. 

There are 28 vocabulary words to find in this activity. This will keep your students buy for a quite awhile.

Teach about the Jamestown Settlement in the state of Virginia, as well as about the Powhatan Native American tribe! Learn about the tribe and tribal life among the First Nations.

Concepts Explored: Jamestown | settlement | first permanent English colony | first colony | Capt. John Smith | Powhatan | Pocahontas | Native American | indian | colonial | longhouse | Powhatan language

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Learn all about the ORCA WHALE (killer whale) with this 3-page handout and art activity! Whale pods, lifecycle, Indigenous significance, and more! Complete a orca directed drawing activity.

Page 1: Lesson plan
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Page 3: Handout 2
Page 4: Indigenous significance of the orca whale
Page 5: 10 step directed drawing activity
Page 6: Bonus activity: colouring page

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