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Native Americans Common Core RH.9-10.9 resources
Battle of Little Bighorn & Massacre at Wounded Knee Stations & Notes Activity
Teaching the "Indian Wars" of the late 1870s through 1890s? Include the experiences of Native Americans including forced relocation to reservations and major events like the Battle of the Little Bighorn and Massacre at Wounded Knee with these notes and STATIONS! The stations focus on the Sioux resistance to U.S. policies during the Indian Wars and provide firsthand accounts of the Battle of the Little Bighorn and Massacre at Wounded Knee. ZIP FILE INCLUDES: Notes on the impact of westward expans
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History ACTIVITIES Bundle: 1600s to the 1980s (100+ Activities!)
US History Course American Curriculum, Lessons, Projects, Activities, Evaluation
$100 OFF! Designed by an experienced educator to evaluate the good and bad of US History! The goal of the course is to help students gather evidence and form a position on the accuracy or inaccuracy of the American Dream (culminating project). Additionally, students will be kept engaged with differentiated evaluations, creative topic packages, and fun group activities covering the Original Colonies, American Revolution, Civil War, WW1, WW2, Civil Rights, Cold War, 911, and many more topics! DO
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9th - 11th
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Bundle Carlisle Indian School Stations + Little Bighorn & Wounded Knee Stations
Teaching the late 1870s through 1890s? This BUNDLE includes 2 sets of stations about the experiences of Native Americans in the late 1800s. Bundle includes: Notes on the impact of westward expansion on Native Americans in the late 1800s. (PDF)Worksheet with reading & questions on the reservation system, forced assimilation, and quotes from Native American leaders about their experiences (PDF) Native American Boarding Schools STATIONS activity (11 stations with primary sources and questions!)
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9th - 12th
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Wounded Knee Massacre: What Happened at Wounded Knee? Lakota Sioux, Ghost Dance!
Wounded Knee Massacre: What Happened at Wounded Knee? Outstanding Analysis!This resource is included in the U.S. Imperialism Unit Bundle, located here!In this highly-engaging activity, students investigate six different sources to understand the conflict known as the Wounded Knee Massacre. Students (either individually or as a collaborative learning opportunity) are provided six different source documents to uncover several overarching questions. Students will understand what happened at the Sta
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: US History Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Thematic Unit
Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny Primary Sources Activity Analysis Worksheets
Teach source analysis and bring richness to your US History course with these curated voices from the Lewis & Clark, Andrew Jackson, the Cherokee, and others.This 6-pack also comes in Google files for a paperless option!Featured voices in this collection of compelling arguments:Meriwether LewisA newspaper report on the Erie CanalMexican observer in TexasAndrew JacksonThe CherokeeJohn O’SullivanThe effective HIPPOS framework directly targets historical & critical thinking skills:Historica
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Early US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
Native American Civil Rights Campaign in the 1970s history lesson
The lesson focuses on the Native American Civil Rights protest campaign in the 1970s. It introduces the campaign by Indigenous people to gain equal rights and regain control of indigenous lands. It has background on the work sheet and PowerPoint on exactly who the indigenous peoples of the Americas are. It briefly covers the conflict in the 19th century and primarily focuses on the growth of the RED POWER movement and the actions taken in the 1970s. There are tasks based on the siege at Alcatra
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: 20th Century American History BUNDLE
Africa & Mesoamerica Civilizations Interactive Notebook Bundle Aztec, Inca, Maya
This Mesoamerican and African civilizations interactive notebook bundle features 20 pages of hands-on, creative graphic organizers on the Aztecs, Inca, Maya, Axum, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, and more!These amazing Interactive notebook pages feature foldable-style graphic organizers, maps, and more. They are incredible resources for getting students engaged and active in their learning and allowing them to be creative with their notes. Topics covered include:Africa's geographyThe Kingdom of AxumGreat
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7th - 10th
AZTEC EMPIRE COMPLETE UNIT BUNDLE (PROJECT, STATIONS, DBQs, SLIDE PRESENTATION)
THIS IS THE ULTIMATE UNIT BUNDLE TO TEACH THE AZTECS IN MIDDLE (and possibly high) SCOOL! Teaching Mesoamerican civilizations can offer students the opportunity to understand the importance and relevance of such societies globally and the impacts of colonization in the Americas, therefore this complete unit bundle is perfect for exploring different topics related to social, political, economic, and religious aspects of the Aztec Empire. Mostly through student-centered activities/projects your cl
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6th - 9th
Ethnic Studies - Indigenous History
Comprehensive Ethnic Studies Unit - Complete with Course Materials and Engaging Tools, Rubrics, Answer Keys and a full textbook.Explore Indigenous history in the United States through the lens of two powerful theoretical frameworks: the 4 I's of Oppression and the 4 Tenets of Ethnic Studies. Engage your students with enriching reading texts, captivating slides, and interactive graphic organizers, designed to foster deep comprehension during each lesson. Thought not required, it is possible with
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7th - 12th
Navajo Code Talkers World War 2 the Pacific - high school
There are many excellent lessons and websites out there about the Navajo Code Talkers, but it takes time to shift through them and decide which ones you want to use! You probably want something that teaches the students about the history of what the Navajo Code Talkers did and why they were important to World War 2, as well as an exploration of the context of the history of the relationship between Native Americans and the US government, which addresses cultural proficiency among students. This
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9th - 12th
Native American Culture - No Prep Digital Lesson
The “Who Were the Native Americans?” Bundle is a no-prep lesson ready for remote, digital, or in-person learning! This Google Slides and corresponding worksheets exploring the characteristics of 10 cultures of Pre-Columbian North America. Lesson activities include examining artifacts, Native American folklore, and other primary source document analysis. This is a great lesson for a “Three Worlds Meets” or “Age of Exploration” unit. This lesson is intended to allow students to survey different
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9th - 12th
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Nazca Desert Mystery, PBS Nova Viewing Guide
Nazca Desert Mystery viewing guide follows the corresponding PBS Nova episode with fill-in-the-blank questions and short answer responses at the end. The questions follow the film and transcript, making a great class period lesson for world history, human geography, anthropology, or earth science classes. The short answer questions can be used in a T-P-S activity following the film. Materials include a standard copy of the worksheet, a modified copy with a word bank, and a complete answer key.
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9th - 12th
Illinois History: Native American Tribes of Illinois
***Beginning with the 2020-21 school year, the teaching of Illinois history is mandatory in all Illinois public schools (Public Act 101-0341 Sec. 5).***This unit on Illinois History examines Native American tribes that lived in Illinois. Topics include: The Mississippians, the Illini, Native American culture including lacrosse. Activities include: vocabulary, comprehension questions, cause and effect, and primary sources. Aligned with the NEW Illinois social studies learning standards! This curr
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Teaching Illinois History: A Complete Curriculum
Great Plains War Westward Expansion 1860-1890 Webquest Jigsaw - high school
When it comes to teaching about the conflicts between Native Americans and the US government as Americans moved westward across the Plains in the post-Civil War period, there are so many events to choose from it can be overwhelming to narrow it down so your students get a decent overview without getting bogged down in the minutiae of all the various battles, engagements, treaties, etc.This Great Plains War Webquest does this work for you - a curated list of 5 key events that weave together a con
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8th - 12th
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Autopsy: The New World, Part I
The students will be looking into a specific New World Colony and will be researching major themes provided. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative. The students will be looking int
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Autopsy: The New World
Autopsy: The New World, Part II.
Part II. The Gallery WalkThe students will go around to each New World Empires Autopsy Report, and complete the graphic organizer. It is important that take your time and write quality notes because this will be helpful for Part IV. Also, embedded is a student partner rater as well a reflection on the project itself.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Autopsy: The New World
Deconstructing the History of Thanksgiving: Editable PPT and Guided Notes
Encourage your students to learn more about the origins and myths of the Thanksgiving holiday, Pilgrims, and relationship between the Wampanoags and Pilgrims. Use this activity to prompt a discussion about the history and myths surrounding Thanksgiving. Editable PPT with 14 content slides includes: Teacher suggestions in the notes sectionBellringer/Starter Activity: Analyzing a depiction of the "First Thanksgiving" Bellringer/Starter Activity:Comparing the Pilgrims to Cuban refugees in the 1990s
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History ACTIVITIES Bundle: 1600s to the 1980s (100+ Activities!)
The Americas in the 16th Century: Societies in the Americas to 1492
The Americas in the 16th Century Unit Overview: In this unit, students will learn about the native cultures of North America, Africa, and Europe. Students will also discover how Europeans began to conquer and colonize parts of the Americas.Essential Question:How did the interactions between Native cultures of North America, Africa, and Europe shape the process of European conquest and colonization in the Americas?Lesson One: Societies in the Americas to 1492Inquiry Question: In what ways did the
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7th - 12th
Also included in: US History Curriculum Bundle 1400-1877
The Americas in the 16th Century: Transatlantic Encounters
The Americas in the 16th Century Unit Overview: In this unit, students will learn about the native cultures of North America, Africa, and Europe. Students will also discover how Europeans began to conquer and colonize parts of the Americas.Essential Question: How did the interactions between Native cultures of North America, Africa, and Europe shape the process of European conquest and colonization in the Americas?Lesson Four: Transatlantic EncountersInquiry Question: How did Columbus's voyages
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7th - 12th
Also included in: US History Curriculum Bundle 1400-1877
Voices From History: Garangula on Colonial Rule
This analysis activity allows students to engage with the perspective of an Iroquois chief and consider the resistance of Native American communities to colonial rule. It offers an opportunity to reflect on the importance of indigenous voices in understanding the historical complexities of colonial America.
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Analyze Source Activity Bundle: The English Colonies
Westward Expansion from the Native Perspective- Source Analysis
This assignment includes a variety of primary and secondary sources that address Westward Expansion from the Native perspective. Each source includes between 2-5 questions for students to answer as they analyze. The sources range in type, including: photographs, maps, primary texts (letters, etc.), short secondary descriptions and others. These sources can be analyzed in a full group format, in pairs or can be assigned for students to work on individually. It would even be a great assignment to
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: American History- Various Source Analyses
U.S. Imperialism Primary Sources: 5 Differentiated Sources on U.S. Expansion!
U.S. Imperialism Primary Sources: 5 Differentiated Sources on U.S. Expansion!----In this highly-engaging differentiated primary source set for United States Imperialism and Expansion, you receive 5 primary source warmups and skill-building exercises to supplement any unit on the U.S. Expansion, the Spanish-American War, and the Indian Wars! Each primary source is also accompanied with a differentiated version to make modifications a breeze! This primary source pack is a great supplement to my U.
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: American History Curriculum Part 2 | 1877-Today in US History
The First British Settlers in North America: Jamestown and Plymouth Venn Diagram
There is so much to cover in the colonial period at the start of the school year, and it’s so easy to get stuck in the 17th century for weeks when you need to be moving on to the Revolutionary War! I created this Venn Diagram on Jamestown and Plymouth as a way to efficiently teach early colonial history, as well as a way to allow students to stretch some of those critical analysis skills they may not have been using all summer! Students are asked to create and fill in the following categories on
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6th - 11th
The French and Indian War COMPLETE Lesson Plan for 8th & 9th grade!
The French and Indian War COMPLETE Lesson Plan discusses numerous topics ranging from the causes and effects of the French and Indian War, important individuals of the French and Indian War, the Albany Plan of Union, Treaty of Paris, causes and effects of Pontiac's War, and a whole lot MORE!!The French and Indian War Lesson Plan has been designed to cover one classroom period; however, it can easily be stretched out over two! It comes complete with a PowerPoint presentation including DBQ (discus
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8th - 12th
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