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By Beth Hammett
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!
By Beth Hammett
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!
Native American Heritage Month Writing Crafts Bundle with Art Project Activities
By Kimberly
❤️Looking for fun, hands-on craft activities to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous People? This bundle, with differentiated Indigenous craft activities (totem pole writing craft, teepee writing craft, buffalo hide art writing craft, animal craft), is the perfect way for your students to learn about, discuss, and celebrate Native American culture, while developing social studies knowledge, literacy, fine motor, and art skills!
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✏️Use these crafts to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway! Your students will be proud to take them home and show them off to their families!
✏️These resources are low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!
✏️Great for centers, sub tub, early finishers, independent work, partner work, or small group work for your elementary school learners!
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✅ Bundle includes:
☑ Totem pole writing craft
☑ Teepee 3D writing crafts
☑ Buffalo hide writing crafts
☑ Animals writing crafts
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Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!
❤️Kimberly
Native American Reading Comprehension Bundle with Differentiated Activities
By Kimberly
❤️Looking for engaging, differentiated reading comprehension activities to celebrate Native American heritage? Your students will love reading, using critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the text, and practicing writing skills with this reading comprehension bundle!
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✏️ These reading comprehension activities are perfect for building literacy skills and confidence!
✏️ Great for your 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade students!
✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.
✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:
multiple choice
dotted lines
solid lines
✏️A great addition to your Native American Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!
✏️ Use for literacy centers, guided reading groups, homework, intervention programs and more!
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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and select the differentiated levels that are most appropriate for your student's needs.
⭐️Each page includes a non-fiction reading comprehension passage about an aspect of Native American culture, and 3 comprehension questions (multiple choice or short answer).
⭐️Check out each resource for more details!
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✅ This bundle includes: (96 pages)
✅ Native American Leaders - Reading Comprehension (30 pages)
☑ 10 Native American leaders: Crazy Horse, Dave Anderson, Jim Thorpe, John Herrington, Maria Tallchief, Mary Youngblood, Pocahontas, Sharice Davids, Shoni Shimmel, Will Rogers
✅ Native American Tribes - Reading Comprehension (36 pages)
☑ 12 Native American tribes: Apache, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Inuit, Iroquois, Navajo, Osage, Plains, Pueblo, Seminole, Sioux, Wampanoag
✅ Native American Culture - Reading Comprehension (30 pages)
☑ 10 cultural topics: art, childhood, clothing, entertainment, food, homes, legends, medicine, religion, social structure
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❤️ Teacher Tips:
⭐️Don't forget, you can earn TeachShare credits towards future purchases by leaving a review of this resource! Thank you for your valuable time and feedback!
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Follow Me
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If you have any questions, please contact me:
teacher.kimberly.repe@gmail.com
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!
❤️Kimberly
Banners and Pennants for Bulletin Boards & Classroom Décor Growing Bundle
By Kimberly
❤️ Looking to save big on some fun and educational additions to your classroom décor? This GROWING bundle includes a variety of printable banners and pennants, for bulletin boards, doors, hallways, classroom decorations, and more!
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⭐️Check out each resource for more details.
⭐️This is a growing bundle and the price will increase as resources are added.
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✅ Includes:
☑ Hispanic Heritage Leaders - Banners
☑ Hispanic Heritage Bunting - Banners
☑ Christmas - Banners
☑ Feliz Navidad - Banners
☑ National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Banners
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⭐️You may also enjoy this growing bundle:
Classroom Décor Bundle - Banners, Posters, Bulletin Board Kits, Crafts
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❤️ Teacher Tips:
⭐️Don't forget, you can earn TeachShare credits towards future purchases by leaving a review of this resource! Thank you for your valuable time and feedback!
⭐️Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches:
Follow Me
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If you have any questions, please contact me:
kimberly@kimberlysclassroom.com
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Wishing you a wonderful school year!
❤️Kimberly
California Native American Research Reading Passages- Indigenous History Bundle
By Veronica Reyes
Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of California Native American peoples with our comprehensive Growing Bundle of reading research resources. This expanding collection offers in-depth insights into various aspects of California Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Ideal for Indigenous People's Day and beyond!
California Native American Peoples Covered:
Key Features for Each Group:
Two Differentiated Levels for Each Resource:
BONUS FILE: Booklet Template aligned to the reading passages.
Why Choose This Growing Bundle?
Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of California Native American history and culture with our expertly crafted and continuously expanding bundle of research resources.