3rd Grade Native-American History (American Indians) Activities Resources
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ACTIVITIES
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded on an island, alone, for 18 years. This…Subjects:LiteratureNative-American History (American Indians)Animals (Zoology) -
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Make a God's Eye
This easy and fun craft activity was inspired by Native Americans of the Southwest. Include this resource in your…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Wampanoag Thanksgiving Worksheet
This worksheet is to be used in conjunction with the Wampanoag Thanksgiving lesson plan. It reviews facts about the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Make a Button Blanket
One craft unique to the natives of the Northwest Coast is the making of blankets decorated with mother-of-pearl buttons.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Native American Musical Instruments
In this music activity, students learn about Native American culture and make their own instruments: drums, rattles, and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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History of Thanksgiving
Learn how Thanksgiving became a national holiday. Each educational video on the history of Thanksgiving is paired with…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Colonial America -
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Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day
Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and lessons. Discover resources related to three…Subjects:Native AmericansPilgrimsReading Comprehension -
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Native American Powwow
Teach children about Native American powwows with these activities. Included is reading practice, arts & crafts…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Cherokee Fables
Included in this resource are three traditional Cherokee fables, with accompanying activities that your students can…Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Great Plains Indian Beadwork
The natives of the Great Plains used beadwork to decorate many things that they used or wore. Students will read a…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Make a Sand Painting
Make your own Native American arts and crafts. Students create traditional-style sand paintings of their own design by…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Make a "Wooden" Mask
Students make a beaver mask in the style of the Northwest Coast Native American. This is a fun arts & crafts activity…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Make a Coiled Pot
In this Native American arts and crafts activity, students learn the ancient pottery method called coiling.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Wampanoag Thanksgiving -- Answer Key
Use this answer key with the Wampanoag Thanksgiving worksheet. This lesson teaches students about the Wampanoag people,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Tlingit Indians and Their Environment Activity Worksheet
Students learn about the Tlingit Indians of the Pacific Northwest and their special relationship with the natural…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Games and Toys
Enjoy an art project that is perfect for Native American Heritage Month (November).Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Vegetable Dyes Are Hard to "Beet"
Vegetables are an excellent source of many different colors of dye. Learn how Native Americans used natural dyes and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Carve an Apple Doll
Make a doll to illustrate a Crow Indian colloquialism, which describes elderly people as having the skin of dried…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Effigy Burial Mounds
Overlooking the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa, there stands a fascinating group of Indian burial mounds. This…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Build a Seminole Summer House
Students build a model Seminole Indian house, like those that were once in present-day Florida.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Ring and Pin Game
This traditional game of dexterity was originally played by natives of the Great Plains using hollow parts of deer bone.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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The Magnificent Salmon
The salmon's life cycle is one of the most interesting of all Earth's creatures. This story told by Natives of the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Science -
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Make a Kiva
Learn about Native Americans through arts and crafts. In this activity, students make a model of a kiva, which is a type…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Corn Darts Game
Students make a corn darts game similar to the one played by Native Americans in the Southwest.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity