Middle School Native Americans Activities

This is a bundle of products about Andrew Jackson. It includes notes over Andrew Jackson, a reading about the Trail of Tears, and a crossword puzzle on Andrew Jackson.

Are you looking for an engaging art project for Native American Heritage Month? Students are fascinated by bison & this lesson features 5 cross-curricular + 1 bonus art project designed for upper elementary (3rd - 5th grades) but adaptable for middle school. 

This highly engaging lesson features 2 projects inspired by Native American artist Micqaela Jones, a drawing guide with multiple variations of bison, and more! Painting, printmaking, and mixed media projects are included.

This resource includes: 

✅ Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions & photos for 5 projects 

(+ 1 bonus project)

✅ Project & material variations

✅Bison drawing guide

✅Bison facts & photos

✅ Information about Native American artist Micqaela Jones

✅Cross-curricular & literacy connections

✅Tips for project success

✅Bison templates

✅National Arts Standards & TEKS (Texas) for 3rd - 5th grades

With a variety of projects, allow students to choose their favorite to create, assign projects by class or grade level, or even mix and match components of different projects & variations to create new, unique projects.

Hang artwork from different projects (and grade levels) together for a striking display for Native American Heritage Month.  

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Celebrate Orange Shirt Day, aimed at respecting and preserving indigenous cultures, with this engaging reading comprehension activity for beginner-level Spanish students. This resource also features a creative craft that allows students to design their own shirts. Through this activity, students will explore the history of Orange Shirt Day and its themes of reconciliation, empathy, cultural awareness, and respect.

Includes:

Bilingual Reading Comprehension- 2 page entry-level reading comprehension with questions in Spanish and English versions.

Orange Shirt Day Craft - Blank T-shirt template for students to design their own Orange Shirts using the themes studied (English and Spanish version)

Corresponding Answer Keys

This print-and-go activity is perfect for ELL learners, Spanish classrooms, and teaching multicultural awareness!

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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)

Explore the age of discovery with these Printable Christopher Columbus Day Reading Comprehension Passages with Answers. Journey through the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus and his impact on history. Understand the motivations, challenges, and consequences of his exploration in an educational and engaging way. These passages provide valuable insights into Columbus's travels and their significance in the broader context of global history. Ideal for students, educators, or anyone interested in learning more about this pivotal moment in time.

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• 30 Pages

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• 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

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Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about the Aztec Empire. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying the Aztecs.

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Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from the Aztec Empire. There are 26 posters or cards that include many of the key events from the time period.

Secondly, there is a close reading activity - children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. This now comes with a crossword activity to consolidate learning.

Finally, there is an informational text writing unit. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The interactive writing activity us ideal for students learning about the Aztec Empire.

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Native American Wilma Mankiller Reading Comprehension

Introduce students to the inspiring life of Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. This reading comprehension passage explores her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a powerful advocate for Native American rights, women’s leadership, and community development. Students will learn about her dedication to improving healthcare, education, and housing for her people, as well as her lasting impact as a trailblazer in Native American politics.

Perfect for grades 4-8, this resource includes engaging comprehension questions, vocabulary exercises, and multiple-choice questions designed to enhance students’ understanding of Wilma Mankiller’s legacy. Ideal for Native American Heritage Month or lessons on influential women in history, this passage inspires students with the story of a leader who broke barriers and uplifted her community.

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• Size 8.5 x 11 in

• 4 Pages

• PDF

• Multiple-choice questions

• Reading comprehension

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Explore the rich history and culture of the Chumash people with our comprehensive Research Booklet Template and Informational Reading Passage Bundle. Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this bundle is designed to facilitate an engaging and informative research project and provide differentiated reading materials for various grade levels. Dive into various aspects of Chumash 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 "Chumash People" and the other is a blank template for personalization.

Land: A dedicated section with a map highlighting traditional Chumash land. Students can explore and document the geographical aspects of Chumash life.

Homes: Learn about the types of dwellings used by the Chumash, including their construction methods and materials.

Clothing: Discover traditional Chumash clothing, including materials, designs, and cultural significance.

Children: A section focused on the lives of Chumash children, their roles, and daily activities.

Influential Chumash: Highlight and research notable Chumash 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.

Informational Reading Passage

Differentiated Levels: Includes two versions of the reading passage, one for elementary students and one for upper grades. Each passage is designed to be engaging and appropriate for the respective reading levels.

Elementary Level: A simplified version of the reading passage, focusing on key facts and basic information about the Chumash people, their land, homes, clothing, children, and influential figures.

Upper Grades Level: A more detailed and complex version of the reading passage, providing in-depth information and encouraging critical thinking about the Chumash culture and history.

Benefits

Engaging Learning: Encourages in-depth research and understanding of Chumash 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 Chumash people.

Differentiated Instruction: The reading passages cater to different reading levels, ensuring all students can access and understand the material.

Usage

Ideal for classroom assignments, history projects, or independent study. This bundle 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, with differentiated reading materials.

Students: Interested in Native American history and culture.

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. Enjoy a Thanksgiving-themed Two-Page Activity Set and a Thanksgiving-themed puzzle with this set! Includes:

• Happy Thanksgiving (Turkey and "Pi") Two-Page Activity Set – with turkey facts crossword, Pi applications crossword, and maze
• Word Search Puzzle reinforced key vocabulary words from Activity Set
• Crossword Puzzle with facts about the Thanksgiving celebration

Concepts Explored: Thanksgiving | Happy Thanksgiving | traditions | holiday | November | fall | autumn | turkey | feast | pilgrims | Wampanoag | pi | engineering | math | Native American | Mayflower | Plymouth

This is an excellent starter worksheet of puzzles, the right choice for a child's first introduction to sudoku, good activity that reinforces logic and problem-solving, this worksheet is perfect for road trips or anytime you need some peace and quiet without resorting to turning on the TV.

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• 20 Pages of Puzzles
• HIGH QUALITY
• PDF + PNG

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Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

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Do you need engaging last-minute activities for your History or ELA students? Do you want to support diversity and foster an inclusive classroom community? Then download this Bundle Emergency Sub Plans for English or History Activities for Heritage Months resource! These 5 no-prep WebQuests are perfect for that last-minute lesson!

You'll receive the activities in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about the diversity in our country with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15) - With this Hispanic Heritage WebQuest students will learn about the history, culture, people, and more of Hispanics living in our country.

➟Native American Heritage Month (November) - Students will learn about Native American and Indigenous People's history and culture as well as contemporary and local topics in this engaging Webquest scavenger hunt!

➟Women's History Month (March) - Students will learn about women's achievements, civil rights activism, and involvement in a wide variety of activities.

➟Black History Month (February) - Students will learn about achievements in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more.

➟Asian American and Pacific Islander History Month (May) - This activity will have students researching and learning about Asian American and Pacific Islander history, people, events, facts, and more!

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Through the critical analysis of primary sources, this unique lesson will have students explore how Native American residential schools in the United States served as sites of both cultural loss and cultural persistence.

Using primary sources, the gallery walk begins in the early beginnings of the residential school experience with the first school opening its’ doors at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and then carries on to present-day issues. This resource will bring the photographs to life as students will be provided with additional background information that will come in the form of first hand accounts and testimonies of the people who experienced the residential schools. Critical thinking and discussion is promoted throughout the lesson.

Materials Include:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• 62 Slide Presentation (NEW ABRIDGED SHORTER VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE WITH THIS PURCHASE)
• Graphic Organizer
• 20 Primary Sources Photographs
• Optional Debate Activity: ‘Should Native American mascots be removed from sports teams?

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Grid Coordinate Maps Activity Mystery Pictures. November is here! Great for bulletin board ideas, crafts for kids, coloring pages, art projects for kids, decorations classroom, or others. This is a cute, engaging, and meaningful math activity. Native American heritage Month is a time to honor the rich heritage native americans and Native American tribes culture have . this Indigenous art math coloring sheets are perfect way for your 3rd/4th/5th grade upper elementary students to practice Graphing coordinates, Coloring and Map skills on this day or Native American Heritage Month. The resource is handy and ready to use.

Update: I added another version of this resource to match Native American Heritage Month by only changing the title.

Finding the mystery picture (Teepee, Cute native girl, Cute Buffalo) will definitely hold the children's interest. Students will color in the correct squares on the grid using the colors and the coordinates (letters and numbers) that are given to them within the quadrant.

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This resource is great for homework, activity, full-class instruction, early finishers, and more!

By using these printable you will:

• Help develop spatial thinking.
• Allows kids to describe algebraic relationships in a visual sense.
• Use art in combination with math to stimulate visual memory.

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• Polygons for beginners.
• Coordinate for beginners.
• Fractions for beginners.

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This is a lesson over the Indian Removal Policies of the 1800's and the Trail of Tears. Students will read about the Background, Laws, and the Impact of United States Indian Removal Policies and then answer the questions that follow.

These Navajo Blanket art projects are the perfect way to showcase your students’ creativity while teaching them about these iconic pieces of artwork. This cross-curricular lesson may be used to celebrate Native American Heritage Month or any time of year. 

Designed for elementary students 2nd-5th grades, 2 projects may easily be adapted for younger students & the 2 weaving projects may also be adapted for middle school students.  

This highly engaging lesson contains 4 Navajo blanket projects including 2 weaving projects, a weaving guide with an alternative paper weaving technique, templates, & so much more! 

This resource is in a PDF file and contains 40 pages. It includes:

• Cross-curricular lesson with detailed instructions and photos for 4 Navajo blanket projects
• Weaving guide with alternative paper weaving technique
• Tips for differentiation & project success
• Suggestions for project and material variations 
• Templates (reproducible) of complete & partial Navajo blanket designs
• Native American Heritage Month facts & photos
• Navajo blanket facts & photos
• Cross-curricular and literacy connections
• National Core Arts Standards and TEKS (Texas) for 2nd-5th grades

This lesson inspires & produces amazing artwork for display for Native American Heritage Month.  These projects may be used with or without stations. Assign projects by grade or class, or let students choose their project.   

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Celebrate Orange Shirt Day, aimed at respecting and preserving indigenous cultures, with this engaging reading comprehension activity for beginner-level French students. This resource also features a creative craft that allows students to design their own shirts. Through this activity, students will explore the history of Orange Shirt Day and its themes of reconciliation, empathy, cultural awareness, and respect.

Includes:

• Bilingual Reading Comprehension- 2 page entry-level reading comprehension with questions in French and English versions.
• Orange Shirt Day Craft - Blank T-shirt template for students to design their own Orange Shirts using the themes studied (English and French directions)
• Corresponding Answer Keys

This print-and-go activity is perfect for ELL learners, French classrooms, and teaching multicultural awareness!

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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 Can be used with other Oklahoma products found at this storefront: Oklahoma Land Rush Notable Native Americans Te Ata, Mary Fisher Native American Day