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North American Ethnography Collection
Evidence and Analysis
for all ages
Every Native American cultural region in North America is represented in this artifact collection, making it an irreplaceable national treasure. Browse the more than 50,000 artifacts online.
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The Butterfly Conservatory Visitor's Guide
Curriculum Materials
for grades Kindergarten through 12
No matter how bitter the wind chill, you can surround yourself with tropical butterflies in the Museum’s hot winter exhibit. Come prepared to explore all the dazzling colors and patterns.
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Becoming a Cultural Researcher
Curriculum Materials
for grades Kindergarten through 8
What would an anthropologist make of your toothbrush, your school locker, or a Halloween jack-o-lantern? Examine the material culture and artifacts of your life.
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Booklist for Educators: Native Americans of the Northwest Coast
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for grades Kindergarten through 12
Examine the myths and legends that shape the design motifs of Northwest Coast art. Meet artists depicting mythic beings. And see what it takes to create a 42-foot ceremonial totem pole.
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Booklist for Educators: Native Americans of the Southwest
Reference List
for grades Kindergarten through 12
Get an insider's view, past and present, of the 19 Indian pueblos of New Mexico. Take a closer look at traditional arts and crafts styles. And find tips and directions for making your own jewelry.
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Culture as Self-Expression
Curriculum Materials
for grades Kindergarten through 8
Every November, millions of people celebrate Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. ... in a cornucopia of different ways. Look at the role personal expression plays in shaping culture.
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Discover Eastern Woodlands Indians at the American Museum of Natural History
Activity
for grades Kindergarten through 12
Our homes and clothing keep us warm and dry—and speak volumes about our lives. Discover what longhouses and beaded clothing tell us about early Native Americans with this kid-friendly guide.
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Hall of Eastern Woodlands Indians Educator's Guide
Curriculum Materials
for grades Kindergarten through 12
Long before Europeans settlers arrived, Native American societies flourished throughout what is now the eastern U.S. and Canada. Come prepared to explore their diverse lives with this museum guide.
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Hall of Eastern Woodlands Indians Educator's Guide Insert
Article
for grades Kindergarten through 12
At the Ahkwesáhsne Freedom School in upstate New York, they give thanks every day for everything on Earth—a contrast to the fall harvest celebrated by the colonists, which led to Thanksgiving Day.
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Totems to Turquoise Educator's Guide
Curriculum Materials
for grades Kindergarten through 12
What does jewelry say about you and your culture? Explore two regions where the people literally wear their history—and the worldview that continues to shape their lives.
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Be an Exhibition Explorer in Totems to Turquoise
Activity
for grades 3 through 12
The Haida "Woman in the Moon" pendant is more than just a striking piece of jewelry. Can you figure out its significance? Test your curating skills while you peruse the Totems to Turquoise exhibit.
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Booklist for Kids: Native Americans of the Northwest Coast and Southwest
Reference List
for grades 3 through 12
Want to learn more about what life is like for Native Americans in the Southwest or Pacific Northwest? Then check out this list of kid-friendly titles.
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Booklist: Native American Myths
Reference List
for grades 3 through 12
Compare contemporary myths with those from the 19th century. Read trickster tales from 55 tribal groups. And peruse illustrated Haida myths.
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Totems to Turquoise: Maps of the Northwest and Southwest Coast
Evidence and Analysis
for grades 3 through 12
How does being surrounded by the Navajo affect the jewelry of the Hopi? Do the Tlingit and Nuu-chah-nulth visually translate their coastal lifestyle in the same way? Explore these and other questions.
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Totems to Turquoise: Northwest Coast Artists and Quotes
Activity
for grades 3 through 12
By reflecting your culture—what you do, where you live, what you believe—art makes you see who you are. Explore how the work of these 15 Northwest Coast artists defines the people they represent.
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Web List: Museums with Native American Collections
Reference List
for grades 3 through 12
We've made it easy to find and visit museums with Native American collections. Travel from New York to Santa Fe, Pittsburgh, and Vancouver—all with a mere click of your mouse.
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Web List: Native Americans of the Northwest Coast Myths and Cultural Information
Reference List
for grades 3 through 12
Read origin myths and Raven stories. Browse a large digital collection of photographs and text. And research totem poles, feast dishes, and chilkat blankets.
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Web List: Native Americans of the Southwest Myths and Cultural Information
Reference List
for grades 3 through 12
Explore Hopi mythology and values with a collection of Spider Woman stories. See the wily Zuńi coyote pitted against various creatures and demons. And discover a wealth of online myth sites.
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Analyzing Images of Culture
Curriculum Materials
for grades 4 through 8
A picture is worth a thousand words, but whose words are they? Zoom in on how the opinions and biases of photographers can color the images they take.
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Multiple Cultures, Multiple Identities
Curriculum Materials
for grades 5 through 8
What defines you: your ethnic background, the region you live in, your age, or your gender? Correct answer: All of the above. Assemble the pieces of your identity in a cultural chest.
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