Exploring Native Americans - Internet Activity
Directions: Use the
links (blue underlined words) provided to find the
answers to the questions.
Make a Bookmark or Favorite of the hunt to make
it easier to return for the next question. pdf
1. Take the virtual tour of "Scenes from the Eastern Woodlands ". What foods did Eastern Native Americans eat?
2. Describe the clothing of the Plains Indians.
3. What kind of housing did the early Nez Perce use?
How do they live now?
4. What was the most important tool of the Suquamish Tribe? What was used to make it? (look in culture)
5. Many tribes followed the Three Sisters Growing method. What is it?
How did it work?
If you were invited to attend what might you see?
7. Select a Native American author from these listed at the IPL. (Hint: Cynthia Leitich Smith / Jake Swamp / Louise Erdrich / Joseph Bruchac / Rabiah Yazzie Seminole) Write down the title of one of their books. Check to see if your school or community library has any of their books.
8. According to the 2000 US Census, how many Native Americans live in your state? (Hint: Calculation required)
9. The Seminole Tribe lives in the Southeastern US. Utilize this site to write 4 facts about them.
10. Select a tribe listed on Index of Native American History Resources. Write 5 facts you learn about them.
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11. According to Hidatsa Indian, Buffalo Bird Woman, how did they store food for winter?
12. Explore this online exhibit The
Language of Native American Baskets at the National Museum of the
American Indian.
Which basket surprises you the most? Why?
In Conclusion:
Write 3 similarities among the tribes you explored in this activity.
Write 3 differences among the tribes you explored in this activity.
Embark on this electronic field trip - Listening To Our Ancestors
Do some research - Identify a Native American person who has contributed to your community, county or state.
Storytellers - listen to learn
Join On the trail of the First People - if you miss the deadline start one using the model
"We did not travel here; we are
of this Land. We did not declare our independence.
We have always been free." ~Nez Perce
Finished? Excellent! Harness these resources to extend your understanding
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Explore NativeTech |
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How Chipmunk got Stripes - what is the message? |
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Visit the kiva at Sipapu - Anasazi Architecture |
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The Trail Where They Cried web quest |
Read the story of the First Totem Pole |
| Raid on Deerfield - an extraordinary site Check it out! | The Winter People - activity |
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American Indians an index of sites |
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| Anaszi and Pueblo Indians | The People of the Upper Missouri online exhibit |
| Totem Poles an exploration | Destroying the Native American Cultures - LOC |
| Learn About Native Americans | Wampanoags of Plimoth - Thanksgiving |
| Alaska's Native Culture | The Native Americans |
| WoundedKnee Museum - Interactive home of the museum that recalls the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee. stunning | |
| Native Americans Today: Resources and Activities for Educators book online | |
| Indigenous Geography | Songs From the Loom activity |
| Online Ancient Americans | Identity by Design native american women clothing videocast |
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posted 10/2003 Cynthia J. O'Hora Released to public domain. UTD 11/07
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