Native American History
They are the only Americans that can claim they were here first!
This homeschool sub-curriculum consists of 9 lessons and explores how different physical environments shaped Native American cultures.
We recommend that this sub-curriculum in Native American history be taught one lesson per week in the order below.
Lessons
Iroquois Part I - The Iroquois lived in the Northeast Woodlands and were among the
first to encounter the Europeans!
Iroquois Part II - Have fun making a tomahawk (with popsicle sticks)!
Cherokee - The Cherokee lived in the Southeast Woodlands. Find out what a wattle
and daub house looks like!
Cheyenne - The Cheyenne lived in the Plains. Find out what 2,000-pound animal the
Cheyenne hunted!
Apache - The Apache lived in the Southwest. Find out what something about the Apache
women that was different from the other Native Americans!
Ute - The Ute lived in the Great Basin. Find out what a nomad is!
Nez Perce - The Nez Perce lived in the Plateau. Find out what Nez Perce means
heres a hint, its French!
Makah - The Makah lived in the Northwest Coast. They were ocean hunters!
Wiyot - The Wiyot lived in California. Learn their story and why no one knows how to
speak their language!
Notes:
Flag shown for Cheyenne specifically represents Northern Cheyenne Native Americans
Flag shown for Ute specifically represents Southern Ute Native Americans
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