Schools
usually teach Native American history in November. But Native American Indians celebrate special holidays every month. In
February, it's the Kwakiutl Midwinter Ceremony (which reaffirms connection with
the earth). Here are other Native American holidays and holy days. Teachers and
homeschool parents, if you're doing a unit on Native American
Indians, here's a unit of lesson planson eastern woodland native American
Indians. These tribes and clans hale from the eastern seaboard region of the United
States. This article refers to Native Americans as American Indians as well
because that is how many tribal groups refer to themselves.
This Native
American Indians unit is multi-sensory, cross-curricular and can be used with
many ages and grades. Lesson plans in this interdisciplinary unit cover
history, geography, culture, core democratic values, math, art, literature,
science, music, reading, writing and media skills. Free printable Native
American Indians activities, games, Indian crafts,
recipes, web resources, books, music and materials are included.
Online Resources
United National Indian
Tribal Youth
