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Middle school Native Americans rubrics
California Mission Report ~ Common Core ~ Expository Writing ~ No Prep
Help your students stay organized with this California Mission Report resource. It guides students to write a 5 paragraph informational/expository report on any California Mission.
Common Core Writing Standards ~ W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.5, W.4.6, W.4.7, W.4.8, W.4.9, W.4.10
7 pages Included
Page 1 ~ Rubric: Keeps student organized by showing what information is expected in each paragraph. Students staple to report & it doubles as rubric for you to use to give them their score.
Pages 2-6 ~ Rese
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Native American Heritage Month One Pager Project — Indigenous Peoples Research
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by having your students research influential Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples that have made an impact on history! Students will share their work by creating a beautiful One Pager which will showcase their research through art, creativity, and writing! Honor Native Americans by studying their culture, leaders, and history with a unique one-pager project!Completed projects make colorful, beautiful classroom displays... they're also great for bulleti
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"What's in a name?": First Day of School/Term Writing Diagnostic Assessment
This resource contains a First Day of School Writing Diagnostic Assessment (activity and checklist for future writing tasks) for junior, intermediate, or senior students. It can be used for a variety of subject areas in order to get to know your students and to assess their level of writing for your course. A checklist is provided in order to give constructive feedback for the future.This can be done at the beginning of the school year and/or semester to assess students' strengths and next steps
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4th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Writing a Myth or Origin Story
Incorporate creative writing into your Literacy or Social Studies/History class by walking the class through a myth writing or origin story creation tale. Directions are included, as well as, a detailed grading rubric to make life easier.
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3rd - 12th
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European Colonization: First settlers in North America
A great way to get kids to internalize a subject is to compare it to something with which they are familiar. Analogies are a wonderful way to teach difficult topics and have become a staple in the way that I deliver material.
This project gives the kids the opportunity to make their own analogy based on the knowledge that they have on the first three world superpowers that originally settled North America: England, Spain and France. They use the analogies to compare how they interacted with
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5th - 8th
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NAC1O Indigenous Arts - Unit 1 Plan: Artistic Expression & FNMI Worldviews
NAC1O1 Indigenous Arts and Culture – Unit 1 OverviewUNIT 1: Artistic Expression & FNMI WorldviewsThis resource is a zip file. It contains the following items. Lesson 1: Current Indigenous Issues & ConnectionsSlideshow (.PPTX format) o Includes introductory video, discussion, and brainstorming o Slideshow also includes instructions for the next 2 tasks (group work & discussion post)Group Work Task (.DOCX format) o This task is made for Google Docs collaboration, but it can be a
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: NAC1O Indigenous Arts - Grade 9 Course Bundle
Indiana Native American Research Project
A great PBL handout for a Native American Research Project.. Pages include an objective outline, tribe choice, dateline page, and rubric for research, research report, and presentation.
My students love to use Native American Flipbook - Indiana Tribes to help them organize their research for these projects.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Native American Diorama and Report Directions and Rubric
This is a multi-disciplinary project in which students research a Native American tribe and write a brief report and create a 3D diorama to share/present. This can be done in class or as a homework activity. Includes: Teacher DirectionsStudent DirectionsRubricsStudent note-taking guides (2 options) This works great as a culmination activity after a unit of study about Native Americans, but can also be a stand-alone activity.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Historic Tribe Project-Indian home model
This is a project I complete with my fourth graders after our Historic American Indians Unit. Included in this freebie:
-Interactive notebook activity for 3 Indian homes: Wigwam, teepee, and longhouse
- Letter to be sent home to parents describing the projects
-Grading rubric
Check out my blog for pictures of students projects!
thewildthingslearn.blogspot.com
Enjoy:)
Amelia
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2nd - 8th
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Medicine Wheel Assignment
In this formative assignment, students will consider the elements of human nature reflected through the Indigenous Medicine Wheel. Students will generate images that connect to the spiritual, physical, mental and emotion aspects of their lives by creatively designing their own Medicine Wheel that echoes Indigenous teachings of health and well-being.
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6th - 12th
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Western Expansion: Manifest Destiny Research Project
Manifest Destiny is often taught as the unstoppable force of American expansion, however, the story is much deeper and far more impactful than that. Through this research project, students will assess the idea of Manifest Destiny and the impact it had on the American continent and the people who inhabited it. They will be responsible for weighing the benefits and detriments of Manifest Destiny and creating a claim on the merits of the idea. Students will conduct research, write a research paper,
Grades:
8th - 12th
Art - Elementary/Middle School Navajo Yarn Weavings
This ready-to-use unit is designed for use with 3-6 grade art students. The unit consists of a cover page, complete with student samples and content standards. The cover page is followed by three pages of the student handout. The student handout includes an introductory page with a website video link that describes how the Navajo make their rugs, from raising and dying their own wool, construction of a loom and, creating a rug. The introductory page also includes a fill-in-the-blank vocabulary s
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3rd - 6th
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Native American Project by Regions
Students choose from 9 possible projects on the Native Americans by their region. It is set up for them to choose 3 from a tic tac toe board, but can be adjusted to however many you wish for them to do. This packet is differentiated for the learning styles and abilities of your students. It allows them to show you what they know while giving them a choice of method and media. This packet is made so that students can read the directions and do the project without needing any intervention or hel
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4th - 6th
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Choice Board: MesoAmerica Project
MesoAmerica Choice Project: Unleashing Creativity and MasteryThe MesoAmerica Choice Project is an engaging and inclusive learning experience designed to empower students to demonstrate their understanding of the rich history and culture of MesoAmerican civilizations. This project offers multiple creative avenues for students to showcase their mastery, catering to diverse learning styles and strengths.Project Choices:1. Venn Diagram2. Comic Strip3. Essay4. Timeline5. Travel BrochureRubric for Gra
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7th - 8th
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Original 13 Colonies Travel Brochure Project
A great option for an end of the unit performance project. It includes a rubric and planning page for students so they know what is expected.
Can be completed electronically or using paper and printed pictures/drawings.
Enjoy!
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Ontario History Treaty Week Lessons
Every year during the first week of November, Ontario teachers are asked to implement treaty education into their daily lessons. This lesson plan touches on some of the treaties of the 18th century. It could take up to 3-4 periods to complete. Included:Google slides to present to the class with instructions.2 videos (what is a treaty?)2 graphic organizers for learning activities1 assessment instructions & rubricAligns perfectly with Grade 7/8 Ontario History Curriculum but also covers Langua
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6th - 8th
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Native American Mural Project
Do you need an engaging, hands-on culminating activity for your NATIVE AMERICAN UNIT?! Well, look no further! Have your students use their knowledge on the various Native American regions (Northwest, Southwest, Great Plains, &; Eastern Woodlands) to create a beautiful mural.
INCLUDED:
-NATIVE AMERICAN MURAL ASSIGNMENT SHEET (objectives, materials, procedures)
-REGION SHEETS (clearly states the focus areas and mural requirements for EACH region)
-RUBRIC (easy to use rubric)
This project
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
The Impact of Tobacco in Colonial Virginia DBQ-Style Essay
Synopsis of activity:This three-day activity serves as a great assessment introduction to document-based essays. This could be appropriate for middle school and high school students. This essay is an effective way to review the early part of an American History course. Through an examination of resources, the students will take a stand and construct an essay response supported by evidence. Role of the teacher:After introducing the assignment and setting the expectations for the students, the te
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8th - 12th
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Native American Regions Illustration Project
Capture the knowledge students obtain about Native American adaptations to environments and the regions in which they settled. This project allows students to combine artistic talents and writing skills with an easy to use rubric.
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4th - 7th
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ELA / Social Studies / American History: Native American Tribe Research Project
Toward the end of my students’ study of Native American literature (including myths, folklore, memoirs), we begin a research project. Many students may not realize that Native American tribes can be similar, but many greatly vary in their customs, language, traditions, etc. My goal with this project is for students to learn to independently research Native American history & current issues as well as presentation skills. This product includes: A detailed suggested lesson procedures pageSugge
Grades:
8th - 12th
Astronomy Native American Moon Oral/Art Project Middle School
Are you looking for a terrific lesson to share astronomy and celebrate Native American Month? Here it is!Students will research the moon they were born under.Two sets of rubrics-Art Project or Oral PresentationHas been used as sub-plansAn engaging way to colloborate with the history department
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8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Moon Fun Activities Middle School Activites
Indigenous Excellence Assignment w/Evaluation Rubric | HSE4M | NDA3M | CHC2D
For this assignment, students will work independently to research a notable Indigenous person from Canada’s past or present. They will create a PowerPoint™ presentation (to be presented to the class) and a poster (to be displayed in the hallway) to help our school community gain a greater appreciation of contributions made by the many incredible Indigenous peoples living in Canada.This assignment was designed to be used during HSE4M ~ Equity and Social Justice; however, it can be adapted to use
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7th - 12th
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Thirteen Grandmother Moons and Turtle's Back
Thirteen Grandmother Moons and Turtle's Back is a unit that has everything that you will need to assist in the teaching and integration of indigenous curriculum into your classroom. This unit includes pre-teaching ideas, handouts, worksheets, craft templates, an evaluation rubric as well as a list of useful resources to support teaching.
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Thirteen Grandmother Moons and Turtle's Back & Story of Turtle Island
Native American Art Project: Ancient Earthworks of the Midwest- Effigy Mounds
This Native American project focuses on the Effigy Mounds and Ancient Earth Works of indigenous America.What are effigy Mounds?Raised piles of dirt, Effigy Mounds mounds are numerous in the midwestern USA, especially in parts of southern Wisconsin. Some are shaped like cones, some like lines and some like animals. It is estimated there may have been 20, 000 before European contact. Over time, most were destroyed to create farms, cities and roads. However, 4000 are still in existence and there
Grades:
1st - 6th
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