Native American Cultural Regions of the United States:
Make sure to complete your textbook research before using these additional resources
Eastern Woodlands
http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h922.html
http://www.nativetech.org/scenes/buildingwigwam.html
Learn how the natives built shelters, caught/hunted food, and cooked.
http://bookunitsteacher.com/indians/reports1/iroquois.htm
Iroquois tribe Information
http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1330-american-indians-woodland-tribes-and-california-indians
Very kid friendly website about the culture, and traditions of the Eastern Woodlands.
http://www.indians.org/articles/eastern-woodland-indians.html
Plains Natives
http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/trail-of-tears/videos/the-buffalo-and-native-americans?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false
This link above will take you to a video about the different ways that Native Americans of the Plains used buffalo. You will learn about why the buffalo was essential to the natives of this region.
http://native-american-indian-facts.com/Great-Plains-American-Indian-Facts/Great-Plains-American-Indian-Facts.shtml
This link will take you to more information about the Natives of the Great Plains
http://www.native-languages.org/kids.htm
Here you will find more information about the culture of the Plains Natives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-im67EcH0e0
This link will take you to a video containing more information about the culture and traditions of the Plains Natives.
Southeast Natives
http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/southeast.html
This site will give you more information about the tribes of the southeast, including their homes, foods, cultures, etc.
http://www.bigorrin.org/seminole_kids.htm
This link will take you to information about the Seminole Native American tribe that resided in the southeast.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/native_americans/seminole_tribe.php
More information about the Seminole Native American tribe can be found here.
Southwest Natives
http://nativeamericanadventures.weebly.com/southwest.html
Learn more about the cultural and traditions of the southwest natives here.
http://whitewolve.com/native_americans/indexblok.sw.htm
Learn more about the tribes that lived in the Southwest here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23x6jX_mJdc
This link will take you to a video about the natives of the southwest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htGt_B-qKZ4&list=PLTDNSj4URJEisfHOV0YMkTYXjsgoVKTKs&index=2
This link will take you to a video about the Cliff dwellers of the southwest.
http://www.crowcanyon.org/EducationProducts/pueblo_history_kids/introduction.asp
Visit this link for information about the Pueblo Natives.
http://www.bigorrin.org/navajo_kids.htm
This link will take you to information about the Navajo tribe of the southwest.
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/before1500/history/pueblo.htm
This link will take you to more information about the Pueblo tribe of the southwest.
Northwest Coast Natives
http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/northwest.html
This link will take you to more information about the natives of the Northwest Coast. Navigate the links on the page to explore the cultures of this region.
http://www.manataka.org/page30.html
This link will take you to more information about the totem poles carved by the Northwest tribes, and the meanings of the symbols used.
http://makah.com/makah-tribal-info/
This link will take you to information about the Makah tribe that lived in the Pacific Northwest.
http://native-american-indian-facts.com/Northwest-Coast-American-Indian-Facts/Northwest-Coast-American-Indian-Facts.shtml
This link will take you to more information about the natives of the Northwest Coast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beKxz_2UtMA
This link will take you to a video about the native peoples of the Northwest Coast.
Eastern Woodlands
http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h922.html
http://www.nativetech.org/scenes/buildingwigwam.html
Learn how the natives built shelters, caught/hunted food, and cooked.
http://bookunitsteacher.com/indians/reports1/iroquois.htm
Iroquois tribe Information
http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1330-american-indians-woodland-tribes-and-california-indians
Very kid friendly website about the culture, and traditions of the Eastern Woodlands.
http://www.indians.org/articles/eastern-woodland-indians.html
Plains Natives
http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/trail-of-tears/videos/the-buffalo-and-native-americans?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false
This link above will take you to a video about the different ways that Native Americans of the Plains used buffalo. You will learn about why the buffalo was essential to the natives of this region.
http://native-american-indian-facts.com/Great-Plains-American-Indian-Facts/Great-Plains-American-Indian-Facts.shtml
This link will take you to more information about the Natives of the Great Plains
http://www.native-languages.org/kids.htm
Here you will find more information about the culture of the Plains Natives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-im67EcH0e0
This link will take you to a video containing more information about the culture and traditions of the Plains Natives.
Southeast Natives
http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/southeast.html
This site will give you more information about the tribes of the southeast, including their homes, foods, cultures, etc.
http://www.bigorrin.org/seminole_kids.htm
This link will take you to information about the Seminole Native American tribe that resided in the southeast.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/native_americans/seminole_tribe.php
More information about the Seminole Native American tribe can be found here.
Southwest Natives
http://nativeamericanadventures.weebly.com/southwest.html
Learn more about the cultural and traditions of the southwest natives here.
http://whitewolve.com/native_americans/indexblok.sw.htm
Learn more about the tribes that lived in the Southwest here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23x6jX_mJdc
This link will take you to a video about the natives of the southwest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htGt_B-qKZ4&list=PLTDNSj4URJEisfHOV0YMkTYXjsgoVKTKs&index=2
This link will take you to a video about the Cliff dwellers of the southwest.
http://www.crowcanyon.org/EducationProducts/pueblo_history_kids/introduction.asp
Visit this link for information about the Pueblo Natives.
http://www.bigorrin.org/navajo_kids.htm
This link will take you to information about the Navajo tribe of the southwest.
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/before1500/history/pueblo.htm
This link will take you to more information about the Pueblo tribe of the southwest.
Northwest Coast Natives
http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/northwest.html
This link will take you to more information about the natives of the Northwest Coast. Navigate the links on the page to explore the cultures of this region.
http://www.manataka.org/page30.html
This link will take you to more information about the totem poles carved by the Northwest tribes, and the meanings of the symbols used.
http://makah.com/makah-tribal-info/
This link will take you to information about the Makah tribe that lived in the Pacific Northwest.
http://native-american-indian-facts.com/Northwest-Coast-American-Indian-Facts/Northwest-Coast-American-Indian-Facts.shtml
This link will take you to more information about the natives of the Northwest Coast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beKxz_2UtMA
This link will take you to a video about the native peoples of the Northwest Coast.
Explorations and Explorers of the New World!!
http://www.kidinfo.com/american_history/explorers.html- Great kid friendly website with biographies of past explorers and how exploration still thrives today :)
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The Road to the American Revolution:
se the following links to build your research journal.
The French and Indian War:
http://www.pbs.org/thewarthatmadeamerica/timeline.html
http://www.history.com/topics/french-and-indian-war
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/frin.htm
http://www.kidport.com/reflib/usahistory/FrenchIndian/FrenIndWar.htm
http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Treaty_of_Paris_(1763)?rec=1857
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g59hj4xP7lI
The Proclamation of 1763:
http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of
http://www.history.com/news/remembering-the-proclamation-of-1763
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/proc63.htm
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek58v7W9u2g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waDQwEeunkU
The Sugar Act:
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/sugaractdef.htm
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/sugaract.htm
http://www.masshist.org/revolution/sugar.php
The Stamp Act:
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/stamp-act
http://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/stampact.htm
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9JJuVxtNOc#action=share
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEKXXFlpkTM#action=share
The Boston Tea Party:
Video: http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party
http://www.masshist.org/revolution/teaparty.php
Reenactment: http://www.bostonteapartyship.com/boston-tea-party-history
The Beginning of the Revolution:
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/presentations/timeline/amrev/britref/
Government Resources:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/our-government
This site is just great for students to look at and peruse.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/index.html
Another website. This one is geared towards kids.
http://www.congressforkids.net
Games, puzzles, etc.
http://kids.usa.gov
http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/teacher_lessons/3branches/00.htm
Great teacher resource for learning about the branches of government
http://www.uen.org/general_learner/civics/citizenship/responsibilities.shtml#laws
Information about civic virtue and the responsibilities of citizens.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/us_government.php
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Westward Expansion:
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http://www.history.com/topics/wilderness-road
Daniel Boone and his impact on Westward Expansion--also linked to videos and primary/secondary sources on Manifest Destiny, Donner Party, and so much more--Check out the links to the side
http://www.lewisandclarkexhibit.org/index_flash.html
Link on Lewis and Clark Exhibit--take the virtual tour and explore the site
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2959.html
This is about Andrew Jackson and his efforts to remove natives.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h3083t.html
Letter from Chief John Ross protesting treaty for removal...higher level
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yQfP2Y2t45U
Five minute video on Indian Removal Act
http://www.history.com/topics/lewis-and-clark
This link will take you to more information about Lewis and Clark.
http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/sacagawea
This link will take you to a video where you can learn more about Sacagawea
http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/trail-of-tears
This link will take you to a video about the Trail of Tears, and the effect that The Indian Removal Act had on Natives already living on the land pioneers wished to settle.
Daniel Boone and his impact on Westward Expansion--also linked to videos and primary/secondary sources on Manifest Destiny, Donner Party, and so much more--Check out the links to the side
http://www.lewisandclarkexhibit.org/index_flash.html
Link on Lewis and Clark Exhibit--take the virtual tour and explore the site
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2959.html
This is about Andrew Jackson and his efforts to remove natives.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h3083t.html
Letter from Chief John Ross protesting treaty for removal...higher level
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yQfP2Y2t45U
Five minute video on Indian Removal Act
http://www.history.com/topics/lewis-and-clark
This link will take you to more information about Lewis and Clark.
http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/sacagawea
This link will take you to a video where you can learn more about Sacagawea
http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/trail-of-tears
This link will take you to a video about the Trail of Tears, and the effect that The Indian Removal Act had on Natives already living on the land pioneers wished to settle.
Pre- Civil War and The Civil War:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/
We began to look at this website in class. We will continue to work through the journey as time allows. Please feel free to go through it with your student at home! slavery_in_america.pdf Download File harriett_tubman_and_the_underground_railroad.pdf Download File dred_scott_remains_a_slave.pdf Download File
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Immigration and the United States:
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World War 1, The Great Depression, and World War II
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Civil Rights Movement:
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