4th Grade Native Americans Independent Work Packet (by date, oldest first)

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!

No - to - Low Prep Native Americans Indigenous Peoples Packet with activities including vocabulary, writing, interactive notebook, venn diagrams, language & math practice, maps, and more fun!

This 34-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below :

34 Pages Total Include:

1. Table of Contents

2. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics) (NEW 2024)

3. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last (NEW 2024)

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

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

6. Writing Space : with fire- shaped lined paper ...

7. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Cherokee Vs Navajo

8. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram_: BLANK. Customize your own_

9. Book Report : Pick your favorite book on Indigenous Peoples & fill out the report  (NEW 2024)

10. Interactive Notebook: Cherokee (Fits inside Comp books)

11. Interactive Notebook: Fill in your own (Fits inside Comp books)

12. Interactive Notebook : Totem

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

14. *** Vocabulary Answer Sheet

15. 20-Word Search page

16. 10 Word Scramble page

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

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

19. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

20. *** ABC Order : Answer Sheet

21. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

22. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

23. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 homophone rhyming words (NEW 2024)

24. Design & Detail illustrating page

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

26. Acrostic Poem : VILLAGE

27. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From MOUNTAINS (NEW 2024)

28. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

29. Math : 12 simple addition problems (NEW 2024)

30. * * * Math : answer sheet

31. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems (NEW 2024)

32. * * * Math : answer sheet

33. Label the United States Map regions

34. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

Use your favorite books to go along with the Interactive Notebook studies.

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