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8th grade Native Americans resources under $5
Native Americans Tribes and Regions | Student Matrix for Native American Regions
In this Native American tribes and regions lesson, students analyze the four major regions of Native Americans in North America. Students learn about Native Americans living in the Eastern Woodlands, the Plains, the Pacific Northwest, and the Desert Southwest! Students learn about the environment, the tribes who lived in each region, and their culture (housing, food, way of life, clothing, and religious beliefs). Finally, a graphic organizer is included for students to compile their learning o
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
Mayas, Incas, Aztecs
Were pre-Columbian peoples civilized? Students will research and analyze documents to determine the characteristics and elements of civilization from the Ancient Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs. They will complete a Venn diagram/compare and contrast application question in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page• Do Now/Motivation student-centered question• Ancient Maya reading passage• Ancient Inca reading passage• Ancient Aztec reading passage• Ancient Maya, Inca,
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
French and Indian War Activity Scenarios, Notes, PowerPoint
In this French and Indian War PowerPoint, perspectives, and guided notes activity, students analyze a variety of scenarios to understand the cause behind the French and Indian War! Students begin by discussing the idea of war, how war is avoidable, when it might be necessary, and the positive and negative consequences of it. Then, students read short perspectives to understand the role of colonists, the British, members of the Ohio Company, and the French in the conflict of the French and Indi
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5th - 8th
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History Crime Scene Investigation: The Lost Colony of Roanoke CSI
Want a great way for students to engage in a group activity while they examine maps, artifacts, primary sources, and solve a historical mystery? Download The Lost Colony of Roanoke CSI!
This exciting activity can be used to challenge individual students or to encourage collaboration in groups of up to five. Students form CSI teams and examine real evidence from the Roanoke to determine what happened to the colonists. It's a great way to encourage students to support historical arguments with r
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7th - 11th
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Maya, Aztec, Inca, and Mesoamerican Civilizations PowerPoint
This is a fantastic, visually-engaging PowerPoint on Aztec, Inca, Maya, and other Mesoamerican civilizations! It also includes a fully-narrated "flipped classroom" video version of the entire presentation! Each pre-Columbian civilization is covered in detail, including where they were located, when they flourished, their contributions, and more. Each slide includes fantastic visuals that will engage your students and keep them focused on your lesson. In addition to slides on the Mayans, Aztecs,
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 2: Classical Asia - Enlightenment
Trail of Tears and Indian Removal Act - Webquest with Key
6 page webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the Trail of Tears and Indian Removal Act in America. It contains 18 questions from the history.com website.
Your students will learn about the history and significance of both in the United States. It covers all of the major people, themes and events of the time. Specifically, your students will learn about the impact of the Indian Removal Act, the conditions of the Trail of Tears, and much more! A great tool to teach the history of the
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4th - 10th
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Manifest Destiny: Oregon Territory, Mexican-American War, California Gold Rush
Manifest Destiny: the Oregon Territory, the Mexican-American War, the California Gold Rush, and MoreHaving trouble with the Kahoot link? They changed their links - here is the new one: https://create.kahoot.it/share/manifest-destiny-mexican-american-war-oregon-territory-california-gold-rush/9fdef15c-2938-4e5e-83a2-6925497ddb5dThis lesson teaches students about Manifest Destiny and its impact on America. The major themes of this lesson are the dispute over the Oregon Territory, the Mexican-Americ
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4th - 11th
Also included in:Â Early US History Bundle: 1492 - Civil War
Maya Aztec and Inca Mesoamerica Web Quest Activity Lesson
In this highly engaging Inca, Aztec, and Maya Civilizations WebQuest on Mesoamerica, students complete a web quest on the three major Mesoamerican Civilizations, the Inca, Aztec, and Maya! This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec.The web quest begins with students using the internet or their textbook to identify the three major civilizations and complete a short, introductory map activity! Then, students look at some basic questions for each of
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5th - 8th
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Native Americans - Land Bridge and the First Settlers of the Americas
How did humans get to the Americas? Students will research how the first humans reached the Americas by the Land Bridge Theory and use their research and analysis of the document to answer scaffolding questions and complete the graphic organizer in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page• Do Now/Motivation student-centered map-skills questions• The Land Bridge reading passage with scaffolding questions• The Land Bridge graphic organizer• Application/Closing/High
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
The First Thanksgiving Myth vs. Fact and the Native American Point of View
There have been many myths associated with the first Thanksgiving. Have your students learn about the true story of Thanksgiving and then reassess our understanding of the holiday from the Native American point of view.With this lesson, students first brainstorm what they think they know about the first Thanksgiving, and the traditions they've seen associated with the Thanksgiving celebration. Then, students will read about the true story of Thanksgiving, and assess the myths vs the facts. On th
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5th - 8th
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Mexico (country study)
Let’s get to know Mexico! This worksheet includes 20 pages with a great variety of activities and exercises about Mexico. The materials have informative exercises about the things that Mexico is famous for, such as Chichen Itza, Lucha Libre, the Mayans, the Aztecs, food, and many other things! Crosswords, word searches, puzzles and other kinds of activities are included to make it a fun and interesting class. GOOGLE SLIDES WITH PREMADE TEXTBOXES INCLUDED! Overview:Page 1-2: IntroductionPage 3-4
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Top 10 Best-selling Units (Country Studies Bundle)
Roanoke : Cold Case Investigation
Your students will become Cold Case detectives as they analyze evidence cards to determine what happened to the Roanoke colonists. Students will analyze each "evidence card" throughout the investigation. Afterwards, they will write about what they think happened to the colonists. As a culminating activity, students will participate in a "fishbowl discussion", where they discuss their own theories about the colony.
This document includes:
1. "Time War" Activity: serves as the "hook" of the less
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4th - 8th
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Blood on the River — Hyperlinked PDF project to accompany novel
Integrating multiple subjects is essential in our busy days—every minute counts! Knowing this, as well as the importance of non-fiction texts, I have many links to outside sources and though the project is centered around social studies, I included as much math and science as I could. I think historical fiction is an ideal medium for integration, but I realized that much of what students read in novels is passed over because they lack a frame of reference to comprehend much of the meaning, don't
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4th - 8th
Iroquois Confederacy, Great Law of Peace, & U.S. Constitution Influence Activity
In this Native American Iroquois Confederacy government activity, students investigate how the Iroquois Confederacy and the Great Law of Peace (Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, and Tuscarora) influenced the Founding Fathers and the United States Constitution! Students examine a variety of primary sources as they come to understand how the United States framework for government is (in part) due to the government established under the "Great Law of Peace" that governed over the Iroquois C
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
Transcontinental Railroad Stations Activity (Print and Digital Formats)
The intent of this NO PREP lesson is to expose students to a variety of topics in a short amount of time using fun and engaging methods. The resource is available in both print and Google Docs formats! After completing this lesson, students will have an understanding of the transformative impact of the transcontinental railroad, including its acceleration of westward expansion and the ending of Native American’s traditional way of life. Students will examine each of the following topics: 1. Over
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Westward Expansion Unit BUNDLE
Westward Expansion - American Indians Stations Activity (Print and Digital)
This NO PREP lesson gets your students up and moving while reading about a variety of influential American Indian topics. The resource is available in print and digital formats! After completing this lesson, students should have an understanding of how Westward Expansion forever changed the lives of American Indians. The lesson is easy to use and is adaptable to fit your teaching style!The stations include:1. Buffalo2. Reservations3. Assimilation4. The Battle of Little Bighorn5. The Battle (Ma
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Westward Expansion Unit BUNDLE
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools - Truth and Reconciliation Activities
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools in Canada Close Reading Activities and Resources - This resource contains 4 reading passages related to Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day close reading activities, comprehension questions, and Orange Shirt Day activities. These meaningful resources will help you teach this important piece of history as we continue to move towards the path of truth and reconciliation. ✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see
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5th - 8th
Remembrance Day Poppy Activity for Canadian Indigenous Veterans
This Indigenous (First Peoples, First Nations) interactive poppy activity has been created for teach about Indigenous soldier contributions for Canada's Remembrance Day. This upper elementary (intermediate) and middle school resource blends social studies and language arts reading and writing activities with Aboriginal perspectives through a research project, and foldable interactive notebook art project.What you get:1 Colouring Title Page1 Read Aloud close reading page6 Indigenous veteran mini-
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2nd - 8th
Also included in:Â Indigenous ALL YEAR Social Studies History & Culture Mega Bundle
Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board - 30 NAHM Posters & Biographies
The Native American Heritage Month bulletin board is PERFECT to introduce middle school and high school students to 30 influential Native American individuals during Native American Heritage Month. This interactive bulletin board can be used for a variety of Native American Heritage Month activities, like gallery walks or learning stations, that will promote student collaboration, discussions, and critical thinking.Each Native American Heritage Month poster is accompanied by a short biography an
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Interactive Bulletin Boards GROWING Bundle - Asian Pacific American Heritage
Native American Tribes Lesson Plan: Map, Reading, Video, PowerPoint & Project
This engaging and thorough lesson on Native American tribes is a great way to introduce students to the diverse array of cultures that existed in North America prior to the arrival of Europeans.The download includes all of the following: PowerPoint and Google Slides presentationsFlipped classroom video versionGuided notes and interactive notebook page optionsPrimary source analysis on the Great Law of PeaceReading and worksheet on the Iroquois ConfederacyOne Pager project on an American Indian
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â US History Part 1 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
Native American The Columbian Exchange Jigsaw Activity Distance Learning
In the classroom version of this lesson, students investigate the Columbian Exchange. The students will review the Columbian Exchange, and then task cards will prompt them to look up the origin of the plants, animals, and diseases that were transferred. This lesson does require access to iPads or Chromebooks. The class will then collectively jigsaw their information. Students are able to get up out seats and move around the classroom! This really helped my students to remember the significance o
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6th - 9th
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Little Bighorn, Custer's Last Stand, and the American Indian Wars Powerpoint
This resource for the American Indian Wars, Little Bighorn, Wounded Knee, and more includes a PowerPoint, guided notes, graphic organizer, & flipped classroom video! The essential aspects regarding the Battle of Little Bighorn and the conflict between the US and American Indians during the late 1800's is presented in a visually rich PowerPoint that is sure to engage students. The presentation includes maps, images, and notes on all of these topics: The Treaty of Ft. LaramieThe sacred Black H
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â US History Part 1 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day? | Christopher Columbus Worksheet
For decades, the United States celebrated Columbus Day. Today, a controversy that covers many situations has been installed. Really determining whether this day should be called Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day requires studying the points of view of both parties and knowing some history, so... Let's do it! This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1: - Introduction. - Who was Christopher Columbus? p2: - Did you know?... p4: - M
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day? | English + Spanish
Spanish Explorers and Conquistadors Map Activity
Visual, verbal, and kinesthetic learners will enjoy this activity that reviews their knowledge of Spanish explorers and conquistadors! Students will create a comprehensive map that documents the explorations of Cortes, Pizarro, Ponce de Leon, Coronado, and De Soto, including their areas of explorations, motivations, deeds, and accomplishments. Students will also identify the Aztec and Inca empires on the map and the conquistadors they encountered. This activity is also a great exercise in follo
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Spanish Explorers and Conquistadors Map Activity Print and Digital Bundle
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