Native American Heritage Month Activities, Lesson Plans, and Printables
November is Native American Heritage Month
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by exploring Native American history and culture in your classroom. Discover teaching ideas, lesson plans, printables, and more with these Native American Heritage Month Activities for elementary students, middle school students, and high school students!
Recommended Native American Heritage Month Resources
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ACTIVITIES
Native American Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Help students explore Native American traditions and modern-day culture while building important reading skills with thi... -
ACTIVITIES
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 stude... -
CHOICE BOARDS
Native American Heritage Month Choice Board for Elementary Grades
Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November each year. These Native American Heritage Month student choice ... -
ACTIVITIES
Indigenous Peoples Geography Scavenger Hunt
This Indigenous Peoples' Day or Native American Heritage Month activity for elementary and middle school students is per... -
REFERENCE
Native American Instruments
Learn what materials were traditionally used to make Native American instruments, and the role these instruments played ... -
WORKSHEETS
Tipi Pattern
Use this activity to teach your students about Native American culture. The worksheet provides students a list of direct... -
WORKSHEETS
Mini Totem Pole
Use this activity to teach children about Native American culture. After learning the essentials, students will create a... -
WORKSHEETS
Make a God's Eye
This easy and fun craft activity was inspired by Native Americans of the Southwest. Include this resource in your classr... -
WORKSHEETS
The Navajo Code Talkers
Have your students read about the Navajo Code Talkers, and explore the related activity to learn more about this notewor... -
GAMES AND APPS
Classroom Olympic Games
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WORKSHEETS
Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities
Explore extension lessons and activities related to Island of the Blue Dolphins, the classic children's novel. Use this... -
LESSON PLANS
The Wampanoag: A Thanksgiving Lesson
What were the origins of the first Thanksgiving? Students will look to the Wampanoag Indians' meaning of Thanksgiving fo... -
WORKSHEETS
Native American Symbols and Meanings
Use this activity to help students learn about Native American culture. In this resource, students write a message using... -
WORKSHEETS
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.... -
BOOK GUIDES
Sign of the Beaver
Sign of the Beaver, written by Elizabeth George, is a timeless story about a boy in eighteenth-century Maine helped to s... -
ACTIVITIES
History of Thanksgiving
Learn how Thanksgiving became a national holiday. Each educational video on the history of Thanksgiving is paired with t... -
WORKSHEETS
The Trail of Tears
Read about Native American history in this printable. Students will learn about the forced march that killed thousands o... -
REFERENCE
Contemporary Native American Music
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ACTIVITIES
Pedro's Journal Literature Guide
The literature guide for Pedro's Journal, a story about Columbus' travels, includes enrichment activities and Internet r... -
ACTIVITIES
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 ... -
PROJECTS
Native American Heritage Project: The Three Sisters
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month, and discover the importance of the Three Sisters. This fully-resourced pack ex... -
ACTIVITIES
Native American Thanksgiving Story: Activities for First Grade
Combine reading comprehension and Native American history with these activities for first grade, perfect for Than... -
PROJECTS
The Real Story of Thanksgiving: Project for High School
Thanksgiving is a good opportunity for reflection. This thought-provoking high school project encourages students to con... -
ACTIVITIES
Harvest Lesson Plan for Kindergarten
Learn about the importance of fall harvest and how it’s celebrated around the world with this lesson plan and worksheet ...
