Eastern Woodlands
Harcourt Text
History Alive Text
Life in the Iroquois Nation article
Encyclomedia: People of the Forest video
http://www.nativetech.org/scenes/buildingwigwam.html
http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h922.html
This link will take you to more information about the Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands.
http://www.nativetech.org/scenes/buildingwigwam.html
Navigate this link to learn more about how natives of the Eastern Woodlands built shelters, caught/hunted food, cooked, played, and more.
http://bookunitsteacher.com/indians/reports1/iroquois.htm
Information about the Iroquois tribe that lived in the Eastern Woodlands cultural region can be found at the link above.
http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1330-american-indians-woodland-tribes-and-california-indians
This resource has lots of kid friendly information about the culture, and traditions of the Natives of the Eastern Woodlands.
http://www.indians.org/articles/eastern-woodland-indians.html
Information about the natives of the Eastern Woodlands.
Plains
Harcourt Text
History Alive Text
http://native-american-indian-facts.com/Great-Plains-American-Indian-Facts/Great-Plains-American-Indian-Facts.shtml
http://www.native-languages.org/kids.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-im67EcH0e0
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
Harcourt Text
History Alive Text
http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/southeast.html
http://www.bigorrin.org/seminole_kids.htm
http://www.ducksters.com/history/native_americans/seminole_tribe.php
Southwest
Harcourt Text History Alive
http://whitewolve.com/native_americans/indexblok.sw.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23x6jX_mJdc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htGt_B-qKZ4&list=PLTDNSj4URJEisfHOV0YMkTYXjsgoVKTKs&index=2 Video 3
http://www.crowcanyon.org/EducationProducts/pueblo_history_kids/introduction.asp
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.
Harcourt Text
History Alive Text
Life in the Iroquois Nation article
Encyclomedia: People of the Forest video
http://www.nativetech.org/scenes/buildingwigwam.html
http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h922.html
This link will take you to more information about the Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands.
http://www.nativetech.org/scenes/buildingwigwam.html
Navigate this link to learn more about how natives of the Eastern Woodlands built shelters, caught/hunted food, cooked, played, and more.
http://bookunitsteacher.com/indians/reports1/iroquois.htm
Information about the Iroquois tribe that lived in the Eastern Woodlands cultural region can be found at the link above.
http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1330-american-indians-woodland-tribes-and-california-indians
This resource has lots of kid friendly information about the culture, and traditions of the Natives of the Eastern Woodlands.
http://www.indians.org/articles/eastern-woodland-indians.html
Information about the natives of the Eastern Woodlands.
Plains
Harcourt Text
History Alive Text
http://native-american-indian-facts.com/Great-Plains-American-Indian-Facts/Great-Plains-American-Indian-Facts.shtml
http://www.native-languages.org/kids.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-im67EcH0e0
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
Harcourt Text
History Alive Text
http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/southeast.html
http://www.bigorrin.org/seminole_kids.htm
http://www.ducksters.com/history/native_americans/seminole_tribe.php
Southwest
Harcourt Text History Alive
http://whitewolve.com/native_americans/indexblok.sw.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23x6jX_mJdc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htGt_B-qKZ4&list=PLTDNSj4URJEisfHOV0YMkTYXjsgoVKTKs&index=2 Video 3
http://www.crowcanyon.org/EducationProducts/pueblo_history_kids/introduction.asp
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.
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French and Indian War Interactive site: http://www.ncdcr.gov/FrenchandIndianWarInteractive.aspx
French and Indian War Timeline: http://www.pbs.org/thewarthatmadeamerica/timeline.html
War that Made America, part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SaT7yvv6bE&list=PLhKhBBMZ2xY5JTddz1QuIGEcmyfpnjSYV
The Proclamation of 1763
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/proc63.htm
http://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/1763-proclamation-of (links to primary sources)
http://teachinghistory.org/history-content/ask-a-historian/25374 (links to primary sources)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek58v7W9u2g (cartoon video explaining proclamation)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waDQwEeunkU (video explaining)
The Sugar Act
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/sugaract.htm (article)
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/sugaractdef.htm (very short section of reading)
The Stamp Act
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9JJuVxtNOc (video with some complex vocabulary)
http://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm (kid-friendly)
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/stampact.htm
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/related/?fi=subject&q=Great%20Britain.--Stamp%20Act%20(1765 (Library of Congress picture links)
The Boston Tea Party
GOVERNMENT
Websites:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/our-government
This site is just great for students to look at to 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..maybe some homework or something to differentiate with.
Videos:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aO1zrnR6q7g
This is a video called Facts of Congress. This video is on checks and balances. They have several other videos like the House of Representatives and Senate. Very short videos and very kid friendly.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCB8EOY5d48
Branches of Government Rap
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UCJ2of4kx5E
Constitution Rap
ttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=efKy4J81PTg
Bill of Rights Rap with lyrics
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yYEfLm5dLMQ
Bill of Rights Tutorial with animations
http://www.uen.org/general_learner/civics/citizenship/responsibilities.shtml#laws
Responsibilities of a Citizen
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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
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pieHG0Zaz3Y
Four minute video on Homestead Act of 1862-- some parts unnecessary, but gets basic at the end
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tkdF8pOFUfI
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Link about 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
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pieHG0Zaz3Y
Four minute video on Homestead Act of 1862-- some parts unnecessary, but gets basic at the end
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tkdF8pOFUfI
Video on Texas annexation and a bit more...higher level due to fast pace and some complex vocabulary, but kid friendly visuals
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