Native american social studies projects

In an era of high stakes testing, art is sometimes the first thing to go but we as teachers need to find ways to continue providing art experiences for our students. Not only is art just plain fun, and let's face it, kids do need fun, but it's much more than that. Art is beneficial in so many ways! Find out ways to incorporate art in this post by The Teacher Next Door.

Totally totem poles—and feathers, moccasins, and Indian corn too! You don’t need dream catchers to dream up lessons about Native Americans—their historic figures, culture, and legends—with The Mailbox® on your side. This November, whether you’re celebrating Native American Heritage Month or Thanksgiving Day, deepen understanding with the social studies, language arts, and writing activities and ideas. Patterns, worksheets, crafts, centers, games, and displays enhance the learning about…

Looking for a fun Native American craft for kids? Find out how to make a paper wigwam! Perfect for a school project. #kidscrafts #nativeamericancraft #teachinghistory

By doing Native American crafts and activities, you can teach your children all about Native American culture and our National history.

Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies? Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, specifically relating to their homes! This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete…

It is project time again in our classroom! Students did an absolutely FAB job this year taking their learning and applying it to our region project - I just had to share! Students worked with their original regional group to design a diorama of their cultures environment, shelter, natural resources, and any other details they could. Students reread their information on their region. Loved seeing them reviewing their unit notes about their region to help them plan their diorama. They did an…

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