5th Grade Activities

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Teaching Native American Music

Use this guide to help you address the issues involved when introducing Native American music and culture to your class.

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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.…

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Native-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…

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Culture and Diversity

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Pedro's Journal Literature Guide

The literature guide for Pedro's Journal, a story about Columbus' travels, includes enrichment activities and Internet…

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Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

Discovery and Exploration

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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…

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Native-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…

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Native Americans

Pilgrims

Reading Comprehension

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Make Nasamp - A Wampanoag Recipe

Bring cooking and culture into the classroom with this healthy and delicious traditional Native American dish. Perfect…

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Native Americans

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How to Make Corn Husk Dolls

Perfect for celebrating Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples’ Day help elementary students learn about…

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Native Americans

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Important Indigenous Americans: Profiles, Resources & Tips

During National Native American Heritage Month, teach students about Indigenous peoples who called America home, along…

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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…

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Notable Indigenous People of North America Scavenger Hunt Activity

This Native American Heritage Month activity for elementary and middle school students is perfect for helping your…

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Indigenous People

Social Studies and History

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Percussion Performance and Culture

Students in grades 5-8 study African and Native American percussion, consider music's cultural relevance, and perform in…

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Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Multicultural Music

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Indigenous Peoples Geography Scavenger Hunt

This Indigenous Peoples' Day or Native American Heritage Month activity for elementary and middle school students is…

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Geography

Indigenous People

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