The American Indian Social Studies Lessons and Activities Grade: 3 Authors: Caroline McIntier April Sauer Rachel Van Atta Social Studies Lessons and Activities Grade: 3 Authors: Caroline McIntier April Sauer Rachel Van Atta

Table of Contents ◊History ◊People in Society ◊Geography ◊Economics ◊Government ◊Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities ◊Social Studies and Methods ◊History ◊People in Society ◊Geography ◊Economics ◊Government ◊Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities ◊Social Studies and Methods

History Standards Students will discuss and learn about the chronological time line of Native American Indians to include religion, architecture and tribes.

History Activity 1- Create Time Line of important event in American Indian history American History Timeline: Activity 2 – discuss the architecture of Totem Poles and make a make one. Totem Pole Craft - Enchanted Learning Software Activity 1- Create Time Line of important event in American Indian history American History Timeline: Activity 2 – discuss the architecture of Totem Poles and make a make one. Totem Pole Craft - Enchanted Learning Software

History Activity 3- “ Time Travel ” -take a look back in time, study the different ideas of how and where Indians came from thousands of years ago. (click on “ From where did Native American originate ” ) Activity 4 – discuss Tepees, what tribes had them and why ◊Tepee Craft - Enchanted Learning SoftwareTepee Craft - Enchanted Learning Software Activity 3- “ Time Travel ” -take a look back in time, study the different ideas of how and where Indians came from thousands of years ago. (click on “ From where did Native American originate ” ) Activity 4 – discuss Tepees, what tribes had them and why ◊Tepee Craft - Enchanted Learning SoftwareTepee Craft - Enchanted Learning Software

History Activity 5- Study Native Religious Development, why did they believe the way they did and still do? htm (click on “ native religious development ” ) Activity 5- Study Native Religious Development, why did they believe the way they did and still do? htm (click on “ native religious development ” )

People in Societies Standards Students will learn about Native American cultural practices to include: food, individual development and identity, artistic expression, community and language.

People in Societies Activity 1- listen and dance to Native American songs, understand that different cultures dance/sing and celebrate as a group Native American Songs and Dances for Kids - Indian Song and Dance Activity 2- Give the child a name. Understand that a child ’ s name gives them identity and is part of their culture Native American Names for Kids - Indian Names Activity 1- listen and dance to Native American songs, understand that different cultures dance/sing and celebrate as a group Native American Songs and Dances for Kids - Indian Song and Dance Activity 2- Give the child a name. Understand that a child ’ s name gives them identity and is part of their culture Native American Names for Kids - Indian Names

People in Societies Activity 3- Students will learn how to make fryed bread. A type of food that many Native Americans enjoyed. Native Foods -- Recipes--Frybread Activity 3- Students will learn how to make fryed bread. A type of food that many Native Americans enjoyed. Native Foods -- Recipes--Frybread

People in Societies Activity 4- Students can print color pictures and make their own story from the pictures. Students can work in groups on a certain tribe focusing on that tribes culture and community. Native American Coloring Pages - Fun interactive Indian coloring book pages for kids Activity 4- Students can print color pictures and make their own story from the pictures. Students can work in groups on a certain tribe focusing on that tribes culture and community. Native American Coloring Pages - Fun interactive Indian coloring book pages for kids

People in Societies ◊Activity 5- Have students learn the language of an Indian tribe. Students can think of important words or phrases and then practice speaking them. ◊Our Two-legged Relations - Common Abenaki WordsOur Two-legged Relations - Common Abenaki Words ◊ ba/menu_lag.htmlhttp:// ba/menu_lag.html ◊Activity 5- Have students learn the language of an Indian tribe. Students can think of important words or phrases and then practice speaking them. ◊Our Two-legged Relations - Common Abenaki WordsOur Two-legged Relations - Common Abenaki Words ◊ ba/menu_lag.htmlhttp:// ba/menu_lag.html

Geography Standards ◊Students will read maps and identify relative locations using a compass rose and cardinal directions. ◊Students will identify landforms and climates of regions occupied by Ohio tribes as well as methods of transportation. ◊Students will read maps and identify relative locations using a compass rose and cardinal directions. ◊Students will identify landforms and climates of regions occupied by Ohio tribes as well as methods of transportation.

Geography ◊Activity 1- Have students make 3-D map of a village, including a title, map legend and compose rose. ◊Early Canadiana Online - Page ImageEarly Canadiana Online - Page Image ◊Activity 1- Have students make 3-D map of a village, including a title, map legend and compose rose. ◊Early Canadiana Online - Page ImageEarly Canadiana Online - Page Image

Geography Activity 2-make a Kachina Doll, discuss what tribe made these dolls and the meaning behind them Kachina Doll Craft - Enchanted Learning Software Activity 2-make a Kachina Doll, discuss what tribe made these dolls and the meaning behind them Kachina Doll Craft - Enchanted Learning Software

Geography Activity 3- Pick a tribe that traveled, maybe to follow the buffalo, make a map of that certain tribes journey ’ s. A Lesson Plans Page Social Studies Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Teaching Idea in Civics, American History, Geography, or Government Activity 3- Pick a tribe that traveled, maybe to follow the buffalo, make a map of that certain tribes journey ’ s. A Lesson Plans Page Social Studies Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Teaching Idea in Civics, American History, Geography, or Government

Geography ◊Activity 4- Students will identify the different forms of transportation used by Native Americans. Students will construct a Venn Diagram comparing transportation of Native Americans in the past to present forms of transportation. - transportation - transportation ◊Activity 4- Students will identify the different forms of transportation used by Native Americans. Students will construct a Venn Diagram comparing transportation of Native Americans in the past to present forms of transportation. - transportation - transportation

Geography ◊Activity 5- Students will learn and read about an existing Shawnee Tribe, and its location and population. ◊Activity 5- Students will learn and read about an existing Shawnee Tribe, and its location and population.

Economics Standards Identify different forms of money and its value. Identify people and local communities is an example of a market where buyers and sellers exchange goods and services. Identify different forms of money and its value. Identify people and local communities is an example of a market where buyers and sellers exchange goods and services.

Economics ◊Activity 1- make a Dream Catcher, discuss what tribe makes Dream Catchers, and how they use them to trade or source of income. ◊Dream Catcher - Enchanted Learning SoftwareDream Catcher - Enchanted Learning Software ◊Activity 1- make a Dream Catcher, discuss what tribe makes Dream Catchers, and how they use them to trade or source of income. ◊Dream Catcher - Enchanted Learning SoftwareDream Catcher - Enchanted Learning Software

Economics ◊Activity 2- Students will read about shell-money. They will learn the value of money and the location of Native Americans that used and made shell- money. ◊Shell-money - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaShell-money - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ◊Activity 2- Students will read about shell-money. They will learn the value of money and the location of Native Americans that used and made shell- money. ◊Shell-money - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaShell-money - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Economics Activity 3- Students will learn what type of currency Native Americans used for common life and trade with European settlers, depending on their location in North America. Native Americans in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (click on Traditional economy 2.7) Activity 3- Students will learn what type of currency Native Americans used for common life and trade with European settlers, depending on their location in North America. Native Americans in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (click on Traditional economy 2.7)

Economics Activity 4-Create rain sticks, Indians make rain sticks from dried cactus with seeds inside which, when shaken, make the sound of falling rain. For centuries, rain sticks have been used in ceremonial rituals by various tribes to bring rain to badly needed areas of the desert. The rain stick method was used by these tribes to tell the gods that rain was badly needed. These rain stick are a source of income at markets and trades. rainstick: Information and Much More from Answers.com Activity 4-Create rain sticks, Indians make rain sticks from dried cactus with seeds inside which, when shaken, make the sound of falling rain. For centuries, rain sticks have been used in ceremonial rituals by various tribes to bring rain to badly needed areas of the desert. The rain stick method was used by these tribes to tell the gods that rain was badly needed. These rain stick are a source of income at markets and trades. rainstick: Information and Much More from Answers.com

Economics ◊Activity 5- Students will experience their own trading market, by making products and selling or trading. ◊Autry National Center Intertribal Arts MarketplaceAutry National Center Intertribal Arts Marketplace ◊Activity 5- Students will experience their own trading market, by making products and selling or trading. ◊Autry National Center Intertribal Arts MarketplaceAutry National Center Intertribal Arts Marketplace

Government Standards ◊Students will explore the major functions and organization of Indian government.

Government Activity 1- read an informative about Chief Tecumseh of the Shawnee tribe Ohio's Indians Activity 2- read an informative about Chief Blue Jacket of the Shawnee tribe zler.html Activity 1- read an informative about Chief Tecumseh of the Shawnee tribe Ohio's Indians Activity 2- read an informative about Chief Blue Jacket of the Shawnee tribe zler.html

Government ◊Activity 3- have students role play a tribal council meeting ◊ veAmericanActivities.htmhttp:// veAmericanActivities.htm ◊Activity 3- have students role play a tribal council meeting ◊ veAmericanActivities.htmhttp:// veAmericanActivities.htm

Government Activity 4-Field trip to the production of “Blue Jacket” The production enhances and reflects the quality of life past, present, and future of the Shawnee tribe ◊Blue Jacket DramaBlue Jacket Drama

Government ◊Activity 5- read a story about a chief and learn the responsibilities of a chief. Native American Books ◊Crow Chief by Paul Goble ◊Activity 5- read a story about a chief and learn the responsibilities of a chief. Native American Books ◊Crow Chief by Paul Goble

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities Standards ◊Students will describe how members of Indian communities helped to make them effective and prosperous.

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities ◊Activity 1- Students will learn about the structure of a tribe and the steps taken to establish that structure. ◊Native Americans in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaNative Americans in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ◊(click on organization 2.1) ◊Activity 1- Students will learn about the structure of a tribe and the steps taken to establish that structure. ◊Native Americans in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaNative Americans in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ◊(click on organization 2.1)

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities Activity 2- Students will read and learn about the farming habits and product of Ohio Indians. Native American Farming Activity 3- Students will read and look up sites on American Indian’s efforts to preserve and respect the land (environment).Native Americans and the EnvironmentNative Americans and the Environment Activity 2- Students will read and learn about the farming habits and product of Ohio Indians. Native American Farming Activity 3- Students will read and look up sites on American Indian’s efforts to preserve and respect the land (environment).Native Americans and the EnvironmentNative Americans and the Environment

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities Activity 4-Read stories about American Indian cultures EXAMPLES: Crow Chief by Paul Goble Corn is Maize by Aliki Turquoise Boy by Terri Cohlene Rainplayer by David Wiseniewski Native American Books Activity 4-Read stories about American Indian cultures EXAMPLES: Crow Chief by Paul Goble Corn is Maize by Aliki Turquoise Boy by Terri Cohlene Rainplayer by David Wiseniewski Native American Books

Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities ◊Activity 5-Visit to a Sun Watch powwow. Students will learn the respect for the rights of each tribe member. ◊SunWatch Home Page - Ancient Indian Village - Dayton OhioSunWatch Home Page - Ancient Indian Village - Dayton Ohio ◊Activity 5-Visit to a Sun Watch powwow. Students will learn the respect for the rights of each tribe member. ◊SunWatch Home Page - Ancient Indian Village - Dayton OhioSunWatch Home Page - Ancient Indian Village - Dayton Ohio

Social Studies and Methods Standards ◊Students will compare Native American life with today, use and discuss problem solving skills that were used by Native Americans and pilgrims.

Social Studies and Methods Activity 1- Students will watch the movie Pocahontas and identify issues between white man and Indian. Native Americans Activity 2- Read article about the first Thanksgiving, discuss issues of problem solving and how Indian helped.The Beginnings of Thanksgiving.The Beginnings of Thanksgiving. Activity 1- Students will watch the movie Pocahontas and identify issues between white man and Indian. Native Americans Activity 2- Read article about the first Thanksgiving, discuss issues of problem solving and how Indian helped.The Beginnings of Thanksgiving.The Beginnings of Thanksgiving.

Social Studies and Methods ◊Activity 3- Student will read documents on the value of trade. Students will come up with a modern form of trade and document their information. ◊Value of Trade Goods in BeaverValue of Trade Goods in Beaver ◊Activity 3- Student will read documents on the value of trade. Students will come up with a modern form of trade and document their information. ◊Value of Trade Goods in BeaverValue of Trade Goods in Beaver

Social Studies and Methods Activity 4- students can make a mural of pictures and artifacts they find in magazines A Lesson Plans Page Social Studies Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Teaching Idea in Civics, American History, Geography, or Government Activity 4- students can make a mural of pictures and artifacts they find in magazines A Lesson Plans Page Social Studies Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Teaching Idea in Civics, American History, Geography, or Government

Social Studies and Methods ◊Activity 5- Students will gain information about American Indian locations using a map.ALL US TRIBES: Main Access MapindexALL US TRIBES: Main Access Mapindex ◊Activity 5- Students will gain information about American Indian locations using a map.ALL US TRIBES: Main Access MapindexALL US TRIBES: Main Access Mapindex