Techlessons - 5th Grade
Social Studies- Native Americans
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Early Americans
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Find out how much you know about  three of the major Native American groups: Eastern Woodlands, Plains, and Southwest Indians 

Native American Games and Toys
Play some Native American games online and learn about some Native American toys.

Scenes from the Eastern Woodlands
Take a virtual tour of an Eastern Woodlands village
Lessons- Internet

This site from the "America's Story" social studies textbook teaches about 6 pre-Colombus native American cultures:  Machu Picchu, Chichen Itza, Mesa Verde, Cahokia Mounds, Chaco Culture, and New Mexico Pueblos.

Students will research the Plains and the Coastal Indians of the 1800's in order to write a compare and contrast essay.

Students will learn about the Mayan civilization's and culture and history through an online scavenger hunt and adventure
Lessons- Technology

Native American Webs Lesson Plan:
Students research an assigned tribe to learn about their clothing, shelter, food, and transportation. 
Inspiration Project-  Students use the information gathered to create webs.
HyperStudio Project- Students use the information gathered to create a slide show.
Instructions for downloading template:
1. Click and hold on the Template link above (right click Windows)
2. Select DOWNLOAD LINK TO DISK (Explorer) or SAVE THIS LINK AS (Netscape).
3.  Navigate to your SAVE folder.
4.  Click SAVE
Internet Resources- Teacher


Internet Resources- Student

Great research resource!

Research links to a variety of topics... food, games, cultures, education, shelter, music, etc.

Native American Research Links:

Native American Resources:

The North American Indian:

American Indians:

Native Tech