5th Grade Native Americans Handouts (by date, latest first)

Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of Native American peoples with our comprehensive Growing Bundle of reading research resources. This expanding collection offers in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Ideal for Indigenous People's Day and beyond!

Native American Peoples Covered:

• Wampanoag
• Shoshone
• Cherokee
• Inuit
• Iroquois
• Hopi
• Blackfoot
• Apache
• Navajo
• Sioux
• Miwok
• Chumash
• Chuilla

...and more to come...

Key Features for Each Group:

Land: Explore the locations and landscapes where each Native American people lived.

Homes: Learn about the unique shelters built by each tribe, showcasing their ingenuity and community living.

Clothing: Discover the distinct clothing styles and materials used by each Native American people.

Children: Gain insights into the lives of children within each tribe, including their roles and daily activities.

Influential Figures: Delve into the lives and achievements of notable leaders and figures from each tribe, such as Massasoit (Wampanoag), Sacagawea (Shoshone), Sequoyah (Cherokee), Kusugak (Inuit), and Hiawatha (Iroquois).

Two Differentiated Levels for Each Resource:

Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of each culture.

Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

BONUS FILE- Booklet Template aligned to the reading passages

Why Choose This Growing Bundle?

Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.

Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Native American heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Native American history and culture with our expertly crafted and continuously expanding bundle of research resources.

Two page nonfiction information packet!

Provides information on-

Territory

Homes

Clothing

Children

Influential American Indian- Geromino

Can be used for research or close reading.

For elementary-aged students, integrating information about homes, territory, and clothing in an Indigenous People Informational Newsletter can be exciting and educational.

Including these elements in the newsletter helps young readers understand and appreciate the diverse homes, lands, and clothing of Indigenous communities, fostering a respect for their traditions and connection to the Earth.Two page nonfiction information packet!

Two page nonfiction information packet!

Provides information on- Blackfoot

Territory

Homes

Clothing

Children

Influential American Indian- Crowfoot

Can be used for research or close reading.

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)

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.

The assignment is a biographical reading over the life and legacy of Quanah Parker. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the questions that follow.