This educator's guide provides K-12 teachers with information about key concepts of the Hall, which includes an anthropological view of Native Americans of the eastern United States and Canada as they were thought to have lived prior to and at the time of contact with Europeans. Background information and activities for pre-, during-, and post-visit focus on social science and art standards and curriculum. Visitors can orient themselves using a map of the Hall. The guide suggests connections to other parts of the Museum.
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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Discover Eastern Woodlands Indians at the American Museum of Natural History
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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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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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