Elementary School Native Americans Resources

The Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters is a must-have resource for teachers looking to educate their students about the history of residential schools and the significance of Orange Shirt Day. This fully editable workbook provides a comprehensive, age-appropriate exploration of truth and reconciliation, and empowers students to reflect on the "Every Child Matters" message through engaging activities and thoughtful reflection.

Why Teachers Should Buy It:

1. Differentiated for Various Reading Levels: With two differentiated versions (Primary and Junior), this resource is perfect for classes with students at different reading levels. Whether you're working with younger students or those who need more challenging material, both versions allow for an inclusive and engaging learning experience for all.
2. Editable for Personalization: The fully editable PowerPoint format allows you to customize the content to meet your classroom's unique needs. Add local context, adjust the reading passages, or simplify the activities to suit your students’ abilities.
3. Supports Meaningful Conversations: This workbook offers a structured and respectful way to introduce the difficult topics of residential schools and reconciliation. The activities, which include reading comprehension, reflection questions, and creative tasks, foster empathy and understanding in your students.
4. Engaging Content: Students will learn about Phyllis Webstad’s personal story, the origins of Orange Shirt Day, and the broader history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The workbook includes beautiful, easy-to-follow visuals and worksheets designed to captivate and educate.
5. Promotes Critical Thinking and Reflection: Encourage students to critically reflect on the impact of residential schools through thoughtful questions, journaling activities, and art-based projects such as designing their own "Orange Shirt" to symbolize the “Every Child Matters” movement.
6. Complete Resource for Educators: Whether you're new to teaching Orange Shirt Day or an experienced educator, this resource provides everything you need to facilitate these vital conversations in your classroom. It's easy to use, visually appealing, and ready to print or edit.

Included:

• Two differentiated versions (Primary & Junior) for various reading levels
• Reading passages on Phyllis Webstad’s story and the history of residential schools
• Indigenous culture vocabulary and illustrations
• Reflection and comprehension worksheets
• Creative activities (e.g., designing an Orange Shirt)

Ensure that your Orange Shirt Day lesson is impactful and informative with the Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters. Help your students understand the importance of reconciliation and foster a culture of respect and inclusivity in your classroom.

Project based learning:

This lessons relate to Studies Weekly weeks 6-8 for 5th grade, but the topics covered certainly work without Studies Weekly. These hands on projects help engage students and lead to better understanding.

Students will study and represent Indigenous People's dwellings, complete an infographic concerning different native tribes, explore being an archaeologist, and work trade routes.

Project based learning helps students approach information in a variety of ways.

What's included:

• Instructions for teachers.
• Instructions for students.
• Data and response sheets.
• Necessary rubrics.
• Necessary information cards.
• Infographic posters to complete.

How is this resource useful:

• Engaging for students.
• Low prep for teachers.
• Hands on.
• Covers Indiana standards. (5.E.1, 5.E.2, 5.H.1, 5.H.3, 5.G.7)
• Ties into Studies Weekly lessons.

This product is a bundle of 15 biographies of important people in Texas History. Included is Father Miguel Hidalgo, Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, William Travis, James Fannin, James Bowie, Davy Crockett, Mirabeau Lamar, Juan Seguin, Lorenzo de Zavala, George Childress, Quanah Parker, Thomas J. Rusk, Jack Coffee Hays, and James S, Hogg, Students will read the biographical information and then answer the questions that follow.

During this Native American Heritage Month/History Month, engage your students in the rich history of Native American heritage with this comprehensive set of three reading comprehension passages.

These passages are ideal for students in grades 4, 5, and 6, providing age-appropriate content that aligns with curriculum standards.

Each passage focuses on a significant event in Native American history, providing an engaging and educational experience.

• The Trail of Tears: Learn about the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans in the 19th century.
• The Indian Removal Act: Discover the legislation that led to the Trail of Tears and its impact on Native American communities.
• The Long Walk: Explore this lesser-known but equally important event in Native American history.

Each passage is accompanied by a set of 10 multiple-choice questions designed to test comprehension and promote critical thinking. Answer keys are included for easy grading or self-assessment.

Whether used in the classroom or for at-home learning, this set is a valuable resource for celebrating Native American Heritage Month and enhancing students’ understanding of these important historical events.

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❤️Looking for coloring sheets to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about totem poles and how they were used in Native American cultures, while coloring important totem pole animal symbols!

These printable, differentiated coloring sheets are great for practicing reading, writing, and fine motor skills! (77 pages)

✅ Totem pole animal symbols include:

☑ badger, bear, beaver, deer, fox, frog, moose, otter, owl, rabbit, squirrel, thunderbird, wolf

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✏️ These differentiated coloring pages come in 5 levels to build confidence!

✏️A perfect addition to your Native American heritage unit or use any time of the year!

✏️Use the cultural guide and symbols guide to teach (social studies / history) about totem poles and how they were used in Native American cultures.

✏️Students can choose from 13 animal symbols based on traits that they or their family members have. There is also a completed totem pole coloring page included.

✏️Once pages have been completed, you can place the cover page on top and staple into an individual or class Native American heritage booklet to read or take home to share with family!

✏️Or mount onto colored paper to display on your bulletin board, hallway or door!

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⭐️ Great for preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade!

⭐️ Use for literacy centers, small groups, morning work, partner work, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers, rewards, coloring book gift, sub tub, Native American heritage celebrations, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and select the differentiated pages that are most appropriate for your student's needs.

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✅ Includes: (77 pages)

Teaching Materials: (5 pages)

☑ Totem pole information (2 pages)

☑ Animal symbols guide (3 pages)

Coloring Pages - 5 differentiated levels: (72 pages)

☑ Cover pages - dotted/single line for student's name (2 pages)

☑ Dotted line for student's name (14 pages)

☑ Single line for student's name (14 pages)

☑ Trace symbol's name (14 pages)

☑ Write symbol's name on dotted lines (14 pages)

☑ Write symbol's name on single line (14 pages)

✅ Symbols included: (13 animals + 1 totem pole)

☑ badger

☑ bear

☑ beaver

☑ deer

☑ fox

☑ frog

☑ moose

☑ otter

☑ owl

☑ rabbit

☑ squirrel

☑ thunderbird

☑ wolf

☑ totem pole

✅ Bonus: (3 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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Struggling to find engaging art projects for Native American Heritage Month? This Native American art project bundle is perfect for elementary students. With 9 cross-curricular projects plus 1 bonus project, your 2nd-6th grade students will be busy creating while learning about Native American culture.  

This resource includes: 

✅   Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions & photos for 9 projects + 1 bonus project

✅   Reproducible bison & Navajo blanket templates

✅   Facts about Native American Heritage Month

✅   Project variations

✅   Facts and photos about Navajo blankets & bison

✅   Cross-curricular & literacy connections

✅   Bison drawing guide

✅   Tips for differentiation and project success

✅   National Arts Standards & TEKS (Texas) for grades 2-5 (Navajo blanket) & grades 3-5 (bison)

Use these projects to create an amazing artwork display for Native American Heritage Month while providing cross-curricular content and instruction.  With so many projects, including 2 bison projects inspired by Native American artist Micqaela Jones, assign projects by grade or class, set up centers for students to create multiple projects, or let students select their projects.

The best part? All the work is done for you - National Arts Standards, step-by-step project instructions with photos, completed project examples, & all the cross-curricular information needed.  Differentiation by project is simple using the variety of projects and the project variations included with each project. 

Start your Native American art projects today! 

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Save 20% on 15 books from the What Is? and What Was? book series. Each one includes a book report flipbook template and a comprehensive reading comprehension digital lesson (with a built-in reward system).

The books in the series include:

1. What Was the Age of Exploration?
2. What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?
3. What Was the Wild West?
4. What Was the Donner Party?
5. What Was the Ice Age?
6. What Was the Boston Tea Party?
7. What Was Ellis Island?
8. What Was the Great Depression?
9. What Was the Plague?
10. What Was the Titanic
11. What Were the Salem Witch Trials?
12. What is Climate Change?
13. What is the Constitution?
14. What is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?
15. What is the Women's Rights Movement?

This product is easy to use:

1. Print the template (same template for every book in this series), cut along the dotted line on each page, then staple the top to create the flipbooks (students can do this on their own).
2. Read the book (independently or as a class/group)
3. Click through the Google reading comprehension digital lesson (no-prep required!)
4. Students fill out the template independently/homework or as a class or group. In my class, we work on the book report template together through each section of the lesson.

The sections of the reading comprehension digital lesson and 9-page book report template include (along with the built-in reward system):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• text ideas
• series of events
• making life connections
• what I learned
• questions I have
• setting/subject
• interesting event
• important event

Squanto’s Journey First Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit

A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Squanto’s Journey : The Story of the First Thanksgiving, by Joseph Bruchac & Greg Shed (book not included).

This 48-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below :

48 Pages Total Include:

1. Table of Contents

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. continued

6. *** answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Story Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order

8. *** Sequencing answers

9. ** Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

10. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

11. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ….

12. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

13. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics) (NEW 2023)

14. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last (NEW 2023)

15. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with acorn-shaped-illustrated writing areas

16. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

17. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

18. Writing Space : with Leaf- shaped lined paper to create your own classroom prompt

19. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Squanto Vs Thomas Dermer

20. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

21. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

22. Interactive Journal Entry : 3 topics of discussion from the book, to fit inside your Comp Book

23. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary (NEW 2023)

24. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definition

25. *** Vocabulary Answer Sheet

26. Vocabulary Words : Fill-in-the-blank using the 10-Word Box

27. *** Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

28. 20-Word Search page

29. 10 Word Scramble page

30. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

31. *** Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

32. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

33. *** ABC Order : Answer Sheet

34. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables (NEW 2023)

35. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

36. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 homophone rhyming words

37. * * * Rhyme Time Answer Sheet

38. Design & Detail illustrating page

39. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

40. Follow the instructions : coloring, multiplication/division using photos

41. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

42. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

43. Acrostic Poem : THANKFUL

44. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From THANKSGIVING (NEW 2023)

45. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

46. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

47. * * * Math : answer sheet

48. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like (NEW 2023)

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Remember Unity Day and Orange Shirt Day with this engaging and educational foldable craft activity designed for 2nd to 5th-grade students. This resource promotes awareness of the importance of unity, kindness, and the message "Every Child Matters." It features four unique shirt designs, two characters (a boy and a girl), and two (groups of friends) reflecting unity to encourage creativity and personal expression. With 12+ thought-provoking questions about unity day, Orange Shirt Day, students can reflect on the historical and cultural significance of this day while creating their own foldable crafts.

(Orange Shirt Day is a day of remembrance that originated in Canada to honor the survivors and victims of the residential school system. It is observed annually on September 30th. The day aims to raise awareness about the history and long-lasting effects of residential schools, which were institutions where the government forcibly sent Indigenous children in an attempt to assimilate them into Euro-Canadian culture. Many of these children experienced abuse, neglect, and loss of their cultural identities.)

What's Included:

• 4 shirt templates in different styles
• 2 character options (boy and girl)
• Groups of friends (2 slides)
• 12+ Orange Shirt Day-themed questions
• 8 different layout pages with various question formats to suit your students' needs

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Five top-rated Oklahoma related products that engage students in active learning strategies and encourage creativity, cultural awareness, debate, discussion, test prep, and more:

Packets Included:
Oklahoma Land Run

Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)

Native American Role Models

Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources

Te Ata

174 pages of fun!

1. Oklahoma Land Run

Product Description:

Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include:

5 Civilized Tribes
Assimilation
Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child)
Statehood
Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Homestead Act
Indian Removal Act
Land Proclamation
Land Claim Certificate
Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land)
Relocation Map
Boomers and Sooners
6 Counties of Unavailable Land
Railroad
Electricity in the White House
President Benjamin Harris
Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols
Write a Poem and/or Song
Advertisement/Marketing Writing
Journalism Writing
Fort Reno in El Reno
4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight
Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor

Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills. 37 pages!

2. Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)

Product Description:

16 pages of basic facts and engaging activities in comic book format to help students learn about Oklahoma's state history in its before statehood years.

This first in a series Oklahoma packet focuses on 1500-1700s using comic book format with text boxes. Comes with comic book pages and nine activities. Students can re-write the story of Oklahoma using the extra comic pages that have blank text boxes. Excellent for history and ELA classes to use for state test prep, assessment, chronological order, basic motor skills, writing skills, and much more...

Packet Includes:

1541--Coronado, de Soto, and Native Americans

1541--write your own land charter for Spain

1682--le Salle and King of France

1682--pros and cons of running a new world (compare/contrast)

1700s--waterways exploration by 7 explorers

1700s--map your own waterway exploration across Oklahoma

1700s--fight for takeover of Oklahoma by France and Spain

1700s--Oklahoma's Riches (Resources native to Oklahoma)

1763--France gives land to England and Spaing

1763--Class/Group survey on who owned Oklahoma

Create your own Oklahoma Timeline

5 Comic handouts with blank text boxes to re-tell the history

16 pages of learning!

3. Native American Role Models

Product Description:
15 notable Native American role models, fact based, mini-lesson unit that includes:

Guideline Sheet with Role Models & Activities Listed

15 Quick Facts Sheets w/ 15 Character Images

135 Differentiated Writing Activities (Too Numerous to List All!)

(all genres of writing addressed w/ 3 categories: Writings, Project Based, Differentiated Lower Activities)

45 Project Based Activities for Active Learning

15 Activities Worksheet for Hands-On Active Learning

Role Models:

Jim Thorpe (athlete)

Maria Tallchief (ballerina)

Billy Mills (athlete)

Sequoyah (silversmith tradesman)

Johnny Bench (athlete)

Sacagawea (guide)

Charles Curtis (politician/V.P.)

Johnny Cash (entertainer)

Wilma Mankiller (Chief)

Will Rogers (entertainer)

Pearl Carter Scott (aviator/aviatrix)

N. Scott Momaday (author)

Joy Harjo (poet)

Sherman Alexiee (author)

Sandra Osawa (filmmaker)

Tribes:

Cherokee

Chickasaw

Choctaw

Creek

Kaw

Kiowa

Makah

Osage

Oglala Lakota (Sioux)

Shoshone

Spokane

48 pages of informative facts and fun activities!

Great introduction and overview of Native American role models and their cultures, easy to learn facts, addresses Common Core and ELA/Social Studies state guidelines. Differentiated activities for numerous levels of writers. Use with homeschool, flipped classes, GT, Pre-AP, At-Risk. Engaging, critical thinking, interesting, fun, and educational!

4. Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources

Product Description:

Numerous projects for Native American Day (4th Friday in September) or for any NA History/SS/English Unit. Includes:

Make a Timeline (Build Background Knowledge)

U.S. Map of NA Tribes

Diorama activity and clip art for use

"I am..." Find your NA tribe

Compare & Contrast tribes

Debate over first American Settlers

Top 15 Most Famous Native Americans

with Crossword and Word Search (with answers)

Silhouette "I am..." synonym poem

Headress, Shield, & Teepee designing

Make a Diorama

Research links

Symbolism sheets

Video links

and more...

Everything needed for beginning, understanding, or assessing Native American unit. Culture unit with valid resources. Differentiated, project based, student-centered Native American activities. Fun and educational with 50 pages of learning!

BONUS FILE!
Te Ata

Product Description:

Who is Mary Fisher, and what is her impact on society? 20 active learning, engaging activities to help students learn about and understand the life and times of Mary Fisher, known as Te Ata, a Chickasaw storyteller, performer, and artist.

Includes:
Black and white coloring images on pages
Who is Mary Fisher (synonyms)?
Timeline of Life (blank timeline to retell and fill in)
Compare & Contrast School Days (1900s vs. Today)
Become a Journalist (Interview)
"Bearer of the Morning" Bumper Sticker
Storytelling a Family Tradition
The Royal Speech
Crossword Puzzle & Answer Sheet (Answers on Timeline for students)
Mary's FakeBook
Broadway Marquee
Poem
Pictograph
Point of View
Treasure of Oklahoma (State Focused)
Legend of the White Wolf
Te Ata, the Movie (Design ad)
Te Ata, the Cast (Cast the Parts)

23 pages in the learning packet.

Perfect 174 page bundle for learning about Oklahoma and its history!

Fun Native Americans heritage Month Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 11 Coloring Pages

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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Welcome to the Mega Massive Grade 6 Bundle—your ultimate resource for an entire year's worth of curriculum! This extraordinary bundle includes 131 documents and a staggering 4,000+ pages of content, covering every aspect of Grade 6 Math, French Language Arts, Science, "Transdisciplinary" Units, Cross-Curricular Units, and Project-Based Learning.

Here's what you'll find packed into this 131 document crypt:

Language Arts:

• Complete Genre Studies: Detailed lessons and activities for all genres.
• Mini-Lessons and Workshops: Comprehensive tools for reading and writing instruction.
• Reading and Writing Prompts: Engaging activities to boost literacy skills.
• Excerpts and Writing Pieces: Diverse texts for comprehension and writing practice.
• Modelled Examples and Lesson Plans: Clear guides to support effective teaching.
• Verb and Grammar Units: Thorough resources for mastering French language skills.
• Task and Flash Cards: Interactive tools for grammar and vocabulary practice.
• Posters and Anchor Charts: Essential visual aids for classroom support.

Math:

• Paperless Teaching Slides: Digital slides for all math outcomes, ideal for projection.
• Assessments with Answer Keys: Complete evaluation tools to track student progress.
• Activities and Games: Fun, interactive ways to reinforce math concepts.
• Printable and Digital Games: Versatile resources for various teaching styles.
• Enrichment Material: Advanced content to challenge high-achieving students.
• No-Prep Lessons: Ready-to-go activities that require minimal preparation.

Project-Based Learning:

• Science and Social Studies Projects: Inquiry-based units including Dragons' Den, Sustainable Future projects, Endangered Species studies, Political Platform creation, Haunted House design, and Space Food exploration.
• Health Documents: Comprehensive materials on sexuality, puberty, and other health topics.
• Themed Day Content: Engaging projects for Orange Shirt Day, Pink Shirt Day, Remembrance Day, Earth Day, and a project on O Canada.

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A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension about the famous Spanish conquistador and explorer responsible for the downfall of the Aztec Empire, Hernan Cortes.

The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the conquistador whilst working on their comprehension skills.

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• A Google Forms Activity
• A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch
• A teacher presentation to introduce the topic

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Engage your students thoughtfully and educationally with these Truth and Reconciliation word search and crossword puzzles. This resource focuses on important terms related to Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous cultures, and key historical figures.

Students will enhance their vocabulary and understanding of this significant topic through fun, interactive activities that promote awareness and respect for Indigenous history and contributions.

What’s Included:

• Size 8.5 x 11 in
• PDF
• Key

19 relevant words related to Truth and Reconciliation.

Easy to use for classroom activities, homework, or group discussions.

Perfect for reinforcing key terms and creating meaningful conversations about Indigenous cultures.

This resource is ideal for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and can help students reflect on Indigenous history meaningfully.

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Explore the rich history and culture of the Cahuilla people with our comprehensive Research Booklet Template. Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this template is designed to facilitate an engaging and informative research project. Dive into various aspects of Cahuilla life, from their traditional land to influential figures who have shaped their history.

Features

• Title Page: Two title page options are included. One is filled in with "Cahuilla People" and the other is a blank template for personalization.
• Land: A dedicated section with a map highlighting traditional Cahuilla land. Students can explore and document the geographical aspects of Cahuilla life.
• Homes: Learn about the types of dwellings used by the Cahuilla, including their construction methods and materials.
• Clothing: Discover traditional Cahuilla clothing, including materials, designs, and cultural significance.
• Children: A section focused on the lives of Cahuilla children, their roles, and daily activities.
• Influential Cahuilla: Highlight and research notable Cahuilla figures who have made significant contributions to their community and beyond.
• About the Author: A space for students to add their own information, reflecting on what they learned during their research.

Benefits

• Engaging Learning: Encourages in-depth research and understanding of Cahuilla culture and history.
• Customizable: The blank templates allow for personalization, making each project unique.
• Educational: Provides a structured format for students to document their findings, enhancing their research and writing skills.
• Comprehensive: Covers a wide range of topics, offering a holistic view of the Cahuilla people.

Usage

Ideal for classroom assignments, history projects, or independent study. This template can be used in both physical and digital formats, making it versatile for various educational settings.

Perfect For

• Teachers: Looking for a structured and informative project for their students.
• Students: Interested in Native American history and culture.

Bring American history to life in your classroom with this Significant American Events Worksheets Bundle, designed for students in Grades 4–6. This no-prep, standards-aligned resource features engaging informational passages, reading comprehension questions, multiple-choice quizzes, fill-in-the-blanks, and true/false assessments on five major events that shaped the United States.

Perfect for Social Studies lessons, test prep, homework, or independent work, this bundle gives students a strong understanding of key events while boosting their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Each section includes a clear, age-appropriate summary and activities that align with core history topics.

Covers These Major U.S. Events:

• The American Revolution
• The Civil War
• The Great Depression
• World War II
• The Civil Rights Movement

What’s Included:

• 5 Nonfiction Passages (1 for each major event)
• 15+ Comprehension Questions
• 25+ Multiple Choice Questions
• Fill-in-the-Blank & True/False Activities
• Answer Keys for All Sections
• Grade/Name/Date Headers for Easy Use

Skills Developed:

• Reading comprehension & historical analysis
• Vocabulary building related to U.S. history
• Understanding causes, effects, and key figures
• Applying critical thinking to evaluate historical facts

Ideal For:

• Social Studies or History Lessons
• Literacy and Reading Centers
• Homework or Independent Work
• Substitute Teacher Plans
• Homeschooling Units

Empower your students to connect with history through reading and reflection! This all-in-one printable bundle is both educational and engaging.

This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that analyzes how Iroquois and Algonquian tribes interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures which is studied in the 4th grade curriculum under the following standards:

4.2 Native American groups, chiefly the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Algonquian-speaking groups, inhabited the region that became New York State. Native American Indians interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures.

4.2a Geographic factors often influenced locations of early settlements. People made use of the resources and the lands around them to meet their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter.

• Students will examine the locations of early Native American groups in relation to geographic features, noting how certain physical features are more likely to support settlement and larger populations.
• Students will investigate how Native Americans such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and the Algonquian-speaking peoples adapted to and modified their environment to meet their needs and wants.

4.2b Native American groups developed specific patterns of organization and governance to manage their societies.

Students will compare and contrast the patterns of organization and governance of Native American groups such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Lenape, including matrilineal clan structure, decision-making processes, and record keeping, with a focus on local Native American groups.

4.2c Each Native American group developed a unique way of life with a shared set of customs, beliefs, and values.

• Students will examine Native American traditions; job specialization the roles of men, women, and children in their society; transportation systems; and technology.
• Students will examine contributions of Native Americans that are evident today.

This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, act as a treasure hunter to find the Moonstone Treasure from the attached fictional Iroquois folklore. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #6. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code. Once they have completed the scavenger hunt they will receive a half sheet of paper stating that they have successfully found the Moonstone!

This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!

A word search puzzle worksheet that can be used to supplement your unit on First Americans. This can be used for morning work or when introducing your unit to students. 

There are 28 vocabulary words to find in this activity. This will keep your students buy for a quite awhile.

Thanksgiving is almost here. Students will enjoy learning about the Pilgrims' journey to Freedom in America and the Native Americans (First People) who already lived there with this Thanksgiving-themed Two-Page Activity Set and two Word Search Puzzles! Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set: Pilgrims' Journey to Freedom (Thanksgiving)
• Word Search Puzzle: Reinforces key vocabulary words from the Activity Set
• Word Search Puzzle: What Are You Thankful For? (Thanksgiving)

Topics Explored: Thanksgiving | Pilgrims | Samoset | Mayflower | Wampanoag | Native American | Plymouth | Massachusetts | Cape Cod | Plymouth Rock | Massasoit | thankful | family | community

This is a single unit of study for Social Studies- The Native People of North America. These activities will help your students deepen their knowledge of US history and the Native People of this land. . The pages of this unit can be used as a supplemental activity for your current social studies curriculum, or you can use reading sourced from the internet.  

This set does not include the reading content for the lessons. This is a supplemental resource to add to your current social studies reading material.

A Full year Bundle of topics can be purchased for a discount by clicking HERE!

Topics Covered in The Bundle:

• Unit 1- The Native People of North America
• Unit 2- The Age of Exploration
• Unit 3- A Changing Continent (Colonization)
• Unit 4- The Road to the Revolutionary War
• Unit 5- The American Revolution
• Unit 6- Forming a New Government
• Unit 7- Westward Expansion- Coming Soon!
• Unit 8- Economics - Coming Soon!

Additional Social Studies Resources from Kile's Classroom:

Regions of the US Digital Project

Free- Biography Trading Cards Project

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