American Indians
History 2.3 The student will compare the lives and contributions of three American Indian cultures of the past and present, with emphasis on
a) the Powhatan of the Eastern Woodlands; b) the Lakota of the Plains; and c) the Pueblo peoples of the Southwest. |
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Eastern Woodland
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Stop at 1:30
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Plains
Stop at 19:54
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Stop video at 10:30.
South West
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A short video clip without sound that will capture how real sand paintings are created. Great to use before sand art activity.
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Rainsticks
Skills
2.1 The student will demonstrate skills for historical thinking, geographical analysis, economic decision making, and responsible citizenship by
a) identifying artifacts and primary and secondary sources to understand events in American history;
b) using basic map skills to locate places on maps and globes to support an understanding of American history;
c) using and creating graphs, diagrams, and pictures to determine characteristics of people, places, or events to support an understanding of American history;
d) asking appropriate questions to solve a problem;
e) comparing and contrasting people, places, or events in American history;
f) recognizing direct cause-and-effect relationships;
g) making connections between past and present;
h) using a decision-making model to make informed decisions;
i) practicing good citizenship skills and respect for rules and laws while collaborating, compromising, and participating in classroom activities; and
j) defending positions orally and in writing, using content vocabulary.
Geography
2.7 The student will locate and describe the relationship between the environment and culture of
a) the Powhatan of the Eastern Woodlands;
b) the Lakota of the Plains; and
c) the Pueblo Indians of the Southwest.
Economics
2.8 The student will describe natural resources (water, soil, wood, and coal), human resources (people at work), and capital resources (machines, tools, and buildings).
2.9 The student will distinguish between the use of barter and the use of money in the exchange for goods and services.
2.10 The student will explain that scarcity (limited resources) requires people to make choices about producing and consuming goods and services.
2.1 The student will demonstrate skills for historical thinking, geographical analysis, economic decision making, and responsible citizenship by
a) identifying artifacts and primary and secondary sources to understand events in American history;
b) using basic map skills to locate places on maps and globes to support an understanding of American history;
c) using and creating graphs, diagrams, and pictures to determine characteristics of people, places, or events to support an understanding of American history;
d) asking appropriate questions to solve a problem;
e) comparing and contrasting people, places, or events in American history;
f) recognizing direct cause-and-effect relationships;
g) making connections between past and present;
h) using a decision-making model to make informed decisions;
i) practicing good citizenship skills and respect for rules and laws while collaborating, compromising, and participating in classroom activities; and
j) defending positions orally and in writing, using content vocabulary.
Geography
2.7 The student will locate and describe the relationship between the environment and culture of
a) the Powhatan of the Eastern Woodlands;
b) the Lakota of the Plains; and
c) the Pueblo Indians of the Southwest.
Economics
2.8 The student will describe natural resources (water, soil, wood, and coal), human resources (people at work), and capital resources (machines, tools, and buildings).
2.9 The student will distinguish between the use of barter and the use of money in the exchange for goods and services.
2.10 The student will explain that scarcity (limited resources) requires people to make choices about producing and consuming goods and services.