Native American Project

http://www. bookunitsteacher http://www.bookunitsteacher.com/indians/navigation/native_american_chart.htm One great way to begin your exploration is with this Native American chart. Each box contains links to information written by students. The webpages are not only full of great information but student-made dioramas, Native American crafts, and costumes.

Websites to Explore:   www.ahsd25.k12.il.us/Curriculum%20Info/NativeAmericans/index.html marilee.us/nativeamericans.html http://eliot.needham.k12.ma.us/technology/lessons/na_regions/index.htm http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/northamerica/index.shtml http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Thanksgiving/Native.html http://www.native-languages.org/kids.htm http://www.kidinfo.com/American_History/Native_Americans.html http://www.mce.k12tn.net/indians/navigation/native_american_territories.htm Don’t forget On-line encyclopedias!

Eastern Woodland Indian crafts http://bookunitsteacher.com/indians/crafts/easterncrafts.htm   Southwest Indian crafts http://bookunitsteacher.com/indians/crafts/southwestcrafts.htm Plains Indians crafts http://bookunitsteacher.com/indians/crafts/plainscrafts.htm Inuit Indians crafts’ http://bookunitsteacher.com/indians/crafts/inuitcrafts.htm Northwest Indians crafts http://bookunitsteacher.com/indians/crafts/northwestcrafts.htm

The l The link below, is a website for the students to use throughout their research.ibelow, is the website for the students to use throughout their research. http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/tribes.html

Images of students’ projects http://bookunitsteacher.com/indians/museum/native_american_mus eum.htm

The following slides are examples of projects

Doll made out of playdough

On the house you can see little label On the house you can see little label.  They showed exactly what each piece included in the diorama was.