Title: Tribes - Living Together
Grade Level: 3
Subject(s): Reading, Social Studies, Art
Learner Outcomes:
The student will be able to:
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describe characteristics of Native Americans tribes in a
region
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understand the connection of the area to the Native American
way of life.
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state how basic needs of the Native Americans are met
Duration of Lesson: 2 sessions (45 minutes)
Materials:
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Pencils
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Chart paper
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Marker
Technology Tools / Courseware:
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Multimedia computer with Internet access
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Word processing program
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Printer
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Projection device
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Overhead
Teacher Notes
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Transparency or Worksheet
showing
the various tribal areas
Procedures:
Day 1
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Using projection device/internet site First
Americans read about and discuss community and culture.
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Show the map of the United States with tribal names labeled
in each region.
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Divide class into groups of 4 and have them choose a tribe/area
to research.
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Model for class how to take notes using chart paper in the
area of shelter
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Search the internet to find sites about tribe.
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Each member of the group chooses an area of Native American
life, clothing, shelter, transportation, beliefs to research.
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Students will take notes for assigned area.
Day 2:
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Share notes in groups
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Write a short report using a word processing program
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Illustrate report
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Give a group presentation of tribe
Modifications:
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Use children's encyclopedia for research
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Teacher chooses research article based on reader's level
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Work in pairs (strong and slower reader)
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Assign roles for reader and illustrator
Enrichment Activities:
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Have student make a model or dioramas of their report
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Make PowerPoint presentation
Evaluation / Assessment:
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Student participation in group presentation
State and National Standards:
West
Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:
Reading/Language Arts IGOS : 3.15, 3.28, 3.74, 3.85, 3.86, 3.87,
3.88
Computer/Technology IGOS: 3.51, 3.52, 3.53, 3.58
Social Studies IGOS: 3.40, 3.42, 3.47
National
Standards
History:
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Understands family life now and in the past, and family life
in various places long ago
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Understands how democratic values came to be, and how they
have been exemplified by people, events, and symbols
Language Arts:
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Gathers and uses information for research purposes
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Uses reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret
a variety of informational texts
Technology:
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Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs
References:
a. resources cited:
b. additional resources:
Authors: Bev
Spencer, Karen Kersey, Gina
Underwood
Alban Elementary School Web
page
