NATIVE AMERICAN Indians of North America | Activity BUNDLE Unit Study

Travel back in time with this Montessori-Inspired North American Unit Study and learn about the First People of North America. *Please note that we are committed to historical accuracy and have consulted Native American persons for feedback and suggestions on these resources for sensitivity.

Learn about some of the larger tribes with continent pinning as well as historic Native American sites. Learn about the fauna (animals) of North America. Practice tracing pictographs, learn about Native American dwellings and make your own Longhouse, Tipi, Igloo, Grasshouse, Adobe models, Wigwam and Plankhouse. Practice archeological skills with a themed sensory bin and sharpen your tracking skills with animal tracking cards and sensor dirt play.

Create a working bow & arrow and learn about how they work and the concept of propulsion. Practice pattern recognition with arrowhead matching and make your own arrowhead by carving a potato. Work on fine motor skills with corn kernel removal, and create a beaded colorful ear of corn as a fun craft. Make an indigenous corn husk doll and learn about the history of totems. Create music with gourd drums and craft a dream catcher. Learn about the three sisters (corn, squash and beans) and try your hand at making fry bread.

Learn about the great bison with a life cycle, parts of & tracing of the word Bison. Learn the different between bison and buffalo. Create your own interactive Bison anatomy puzzle out of felt! Study the great plains (grasslands) with a fun habitat match activity. Learn the significance of eagle feathers and match North American birds with their appropriate feathers.

Learn interesting facts about Native American tribes and history, the Cherokee syllabary invented by Sequoia and historic Native Americans in colorful info cards. Listen to the story of the Turtle Island legend in the mini-book and build a canoe.

All this and more is included! 100 pages of interactive learning! See "preview" photo list of what is included in this bundle.