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3D Atlas 
Usage Geography supplemental Platforms Macintosh PPC Runs better if installed onto hard drive
4D Cultural Thematic Curriculum 
Participants from nineteen Native American schools developed the curriculum hosted on this site during a three-day workshop The participating schools are part of the Four Directions Challenge in Technology Project Please visit the main site for more
A Cycle 2 
This unit is designed to introduce the structure of living matter to 3rd and 4th Grade students at Indian Island
Ahfachkee Hyper Studio Stacks 
Hyper studio stacks games
Ahfachkee Language Tree 
The lesson using art to introduce and reinforce the Native language Students create a large tree whose leaves have words from the Miccosukee language written on them
Ahfachkee Lesson Plan Archive 
Lesson Plan archive full of various lesson plans submitted by Ahfachkee
Amazon Trail  
Effective as group simulation and motivational tool
Atlantic Salmon 
The Atlantic salmon is an important creature for many cultures
Bear 
This is a Hyper Studio presentation from the book Tales of the Iroquois by the Tehanetorens and translated by Maria Hinton in the Oneida Language
Beyond Computer Integration 
This is a HTML based presentation on the use of different levels of technology in the classroom
Buffalo Lessons 
Resource and Lesson Plans for study of the cultural and historical significance of the Buffalo
Building Computers 
Students at the Summer Institute 1998 built computers
Chickee Clan Clothing Craft Lessons 
Archive full of lesson plans on the Chickee Clan Clothing Craft Lessons
Claymation 
This unit is designed to teach children of Indian Island the importance of trees/the environment to their culture
Cooking with your Three Sisters 
In this activity students in grades 4-7 will prepare a cookbook based on their understanding of the Three Sisters and the special needs of diabetics
Cottonwood Hyper Stacks 
Hyper Studio Stacks Games
Creatures Myths and Legends 
This set of lessons addresses the importance of water to the Pueblo people
Darlene Waseta's Happy Face 
Darlene demonstrates one of her techniques for helping maintain a positive Summer Institute environment
Dilcon Archive 
Lesson Plans on Clouds Navajo Place Names Zoo Animals Native Plants Archive
Elk Culmanating Activity 
In this activity older students instruct younger students in the nature ecology uses and tribal significance of Elk
Ethnobotany 
This link will take you to a web that was created by the ethnobotany group during the 1998 Summer Institute
Explore with Newton's Laws 
Website that was created during the Teachers Oppportunities to Promote Science summer institute These are lessons teaching about the Newton's laws
Exploring the concept of Hero 
This lesson plan springboards off of Joseph Bruchac's book Pushing up the Sky Seven plays for Native American children The lesson generates the opportunity for students to compare the concept of the larger than life hero in different cultures Gluskab
First Peoples 
This unit is designed to teach the Oneida language and the beauty of the land and culture integrated with music theory and practice
Food 
This link will take you to a web that was created by the food group during the 1998 Summer Institute
Forest Survival 
This unit is designed to teach children of Indian Island the importance of trees/the environment to their culture Students will understand the natural processes of the forest
Formation of Volcano in Dilcon Area 
The Dilcon area is graced by many beautiful volcanic formation. This lesson plan helps students begin to understand how a volcano is formed.
Francis Cara 
Lesson Plans Pictures and Web Pages that can be used for lessons in vocabulary recognition Students will read and choose correct definitions for selected vocabulary words by holding up cards correlating to the correct response letter Students will d
Front to back book publishing format 
This format allows you to copy and paste text so that the student or teacher created book can be printed front to back
Garden Journal 
This worksheet provides a structure that students may use to collect data concerning the garden project
Garden Project Review 
This activity helps students bring together what they have learned in this unit and plan for a future garden
Garden Unit Overview 
This document presents an overview of a community garden project It contains a planning matrix with key points and interdisciplinary connects for K-6 It has sample letters for parents and community members and lists the National and American Indian standards
Global View 
This unit is designed to help students learn more about the world and their place in it It uses technology as a way to demonstrate student learning
Going Camping 
This unit is designed to teach the Oneida language and the beauty of the land and culture integrated with music theory and practice
Grade 4- General Music Skills Assessment 
This unit is designed to teach the Oneida language and the beauty of the land and culture integrated with music theory and practice
History of Tribal Fishing 
Use of digital cameras creation of Hyperstudio stack interaction with elders hands-on experience
How Mining Affects the Land 
This lesson will help students recognize the negative effects on the land due to mining The students will 1observe the natural undisturbed landforms and vegetation 2travel to Paguate Jackpile Mine 3observe reclaimed areas 4compare/contrast observatio
Hyper Studio - Archive 
Hyper Studio Archive prepared by Lummi
Hyper Studio Archive - Marty 
Hyper Studio stacks developed by Marty
Hyper Studio Archive - Oneida 
Hyper Studio archive prepared by Oneida
Hyper Studio Stack archive 
Hyper Studio Media Archive prepared by Seba
Hyper Studio Stacks 
Hyper Studio Stacks Games
Irene Becenti 
Lesson Plan Archive - Mostly Culture Related
Keeno King 
Implement the miccosoukee language into our every day class so our children teachers will at least know how to greet one another also the months in our language days numbers etc
Laguna Archive 
An archive of lesson plans specifically reserved for Laguna
Laguna Elementary Hyper Studio Archive 
Hyper Studo Stack Archive
Language Concepts Fourth 
Dilcon School has been working to create outcomes based performance standards for their comprehensive reform plan
Lesson Archive - Corn Soup Fish ID 
Lesson plans including analysis of corn preparation fish identification and other resources
Lesson Plan Archive - Various Songs 
To learn the melody to Allouette and discuss the meaning in both the English and Oneida languages To appreciate melody and lyrics and the feelings they represent in two languages
Lesson Plans 
Lesson Plan for History and significance of chickee building Lesson Plan on significance of 8 clans Students will learn about the various types of Seminole patchwork and clothing To have the students learn how to make Seminole baskets The stude
Lesson Plans  
Lesson plans teaching the student how to interview people to get information Lesson plan teaching about Pueblo artists
Lummi Virtual Museum 
The Lummi Virtual Museum offers a variety of images of important Lummi Objects
Lummi Virtual Museum 
The Lummi QTVR museum offers some excellent object shots of traditional Lummi objects
Lummi Welcome Pole Movie 
The Lummi community worked together to create a welcome pole This quicktime movie shows the pole and tells how it was made
Make a Plan 
This activity is designed for grades 4-6 In it students will draw a design the community garden based on their research
Meeting our Elders 
To promote cultural understanding by interacting with elders
Miccosukee/English Colors 
A series of lessons for grades K 1 and 2-4 The lessons outline lessons on Miccosukee and English color words to be taught by Miccosukee-speaking teachers or teachers aides helping the classroom teacher Each level is for lessons taught over a two to
Moccasin Making 
This lesson demonstrates the making of moccasins from the hide of a whitetailed deer This is a traditional way of making clothing
Modern Seminole Jacket 
This address will link you to a web page that shows a picture of a modern Seminole Jacket with a brief description
Moose 
This address will link you to a web page that shows a picture of a moose
Moose 
The moose is an important animal to many cultures
Mother Earth 
This unit is designed to teach the Oneida language and the beauty of the land and culture integrated with music theory and practice
Muckleshoot Archive 
Students with reading deficits grades 2-5 Goal To be able to apply the rules of standard spelling and phonics to sound out unfamiliar words
Muskrat 
This address will link you to a web page devoted to the muskrat an important food source for the Passamaquoddy people In addition to a recipe for muskrat stew there is a recipe for Passamaquoddy fry bread which is eaten with the stew
Native American Calendars and Time 
This unit provides an overview of activities that could be used to relate the concept of time and astronomy across grade levels
Native American Shelters Part 1 HP 
This lesson is one small part of a larger unit called Native American Shelters This unit is designed to help students learn about different shelter types used by the Native people of North America This lesson involves researching using both tradit
Native American Shelters Part 1 SS 
This lesson is one small part of a larger unit called Native American SheltersThis unit is designed to help students learn about different shelter types used bythe Native people of North America This lesson involves researching using bothtraditional
Native American Shelters Part 1 SS 
This lesson is one small part of a larger unit called Native American SheltersThis unit is designed to help students learn about different shelter types used bythe Native people of North America This lesson involves researching using bothtraditional
Native American Shelters Report 1 
This lesson is one small part of a larger unit called Native American Shelters This unit is designed to help students learn about different shelter types used by the Native people of North America This lesson involves researching using both traditi
Native American Shelters Report 2 
This lesson is one small part of a larger unit called Native American Shelters This unit is designed to help students learn about different shelter types used by the Native people of North America This lesson involves researching using both traditi
Native American Shelters SS Addendum 
This lesson is one small part of a larger unit called Native American Shelters This unit is designed to help students learn about different shelter types used by the Native people of North America This lesson involves researching using both tradit
Native Corn Santa Clara 
This address will link you to a web page which will show a picture of three colors of Native corn in a Native basket
Native Names Plants and Clouds 
Lesson plans for teaching the significance of native names for plants homes and type of clouds
Native Species 
This unit is designed to teach children of Indian Island the importance of trees/the environment to their culture Students will understand the natural processes of the forest
Navajo Rug Weaving 
Lesson plans and activities on Navajo rug weaving One lessonplan for each grade grades K-8 Based on thematic units in language arts math science and culture
Net Day 4D Website 
Net Day 4D This site was used to help organize our Net Day event
Oneida Archive 
Oneida Archive of lesson plans web pages pictures and other resources
Oneida Thanksgiving 
This unit is designed to teach the Oneida language and the beauty of the land and culture integrated with music theory and practice
Our Culture in Song 
This unit is designed to teach the Oneida language and the beauty of the land and culture integrated with music theory and practice
Permaculture Review 
In this activity students in grades 4-6 will use a list of vocabulary to test their understanding of the processes involved in soil formation and erosion
Planetary Lesson Plan Archive 
The lessons and activities involved will enable the students to gain a perception of the planets location in our solar system in relation to the Sun A cultural and community-based component is also included in the activity to give the students a per
Plant Research 
In this activity students in grades 4-6 research the needs and uses of plants in preparation for designing the garden
Pueblo Bread 
This address will link you to a web page that shows a picture of two sizes of Pueblo bread This type of bread is baked in a large outdoor oven
Puye and Black Mesa Pictures 
Pictures taken at mentioned sites
Reading Fourth Grade 
Dilcon School has been working to create outcomes based on performance standards for their comprehensive reform plan
Ready to use activities--Coastal Indians 
Complete Sourcebook for K-8 teachers for activities on Pacific Coast Indians craft
Resources and Bibliography 
Online Addresses for Weather/Seasons Unit Resources Biblography
Rock Point archive 
Archive of lesson plans and resources for Rock Point
Salmon's Eyes 
Note Requires Quicktime This site teaches about Salmon West Coast using video
Santa Clara Archive 
Archive of Lesson Plans Resources for Santa Clara
Santa Clara Schoolyard Habitat 
This is a collection of activities and lessons centered around the creation of a schoolyard habitat dedicated to the study of native plants and animals
Santa Clara Village Panorama 
This panorama shows the Santa Clara village
Science Fair Community Ballot 
This is the form that was used for community members to vote upon their favorite science fair display at Dilcon's Science Fair
Science Fair Entry Data Base 
This is a Data Base ClarisWorks that was used to mail merge entry data into other forms for use in the Dilcon School science fair
Science Fair Entry Form 
This is the entry form used for Dilcon School's Science Fair
Science Fair Individual Project Form 
This is the form that was used to judge individual science fair projects
Science Fair Plan 
This is the plan that was created to help Dilcon School conduct a science fair
Science Fair Planning Form 
This is the plan that was created to help Dilcon School students enter a project in the Dilcon School science fair
Science Fair Scoring Worksheet 
This is a spreadsheet ClarisWorks that was used to tabulate totals from judging sheets at the Dilcon Science Fair
Science Fair Scoring Worksheet 
This is a spreadsheet ClarisWorks that was used to tabulate totals from judging sheets at the Dilcon Science Fair
Science Fair Team Project Form 
This is the form that was used to judge thescience fair projects done by teams at the Dilcon Science Fair
Science Fair Time Line 
This is the timeline that was created to help Dilcon School conduct a science fair
Seminole Jacket 
The seminole jacket is colorful
Singing Oneida 
This unit is designed to teach the Oneida language and the beauty of the land and culture integrated with music theory and practice
Ske Ku 
Ske ku is a game that is often played by the Oneida people
Ske ku 
Ske ku is an Oneida greeting This web site will take you on a virtual tour of the Norbert Hill Woodland
Sla-Hal 
Sla-Hal is a stick game
Sla-Hal or Bone Game or Stick Game 
Sla-Hal Bone Game or Stick Game are three ways to call a very popular game played amongst Northwestern Indian Tribes Indian people of all ages have enjoyed gathering and participating in this exciting and traditional event for generations
Spirit Journey 
Student artwork from the Four Directions schools and music by Cornel Pewewardy brought together in a Real Media presentation by Bob Isaacson
Sticks and Stones 
This lesson focuses on detailed aspects of an Ahfachkee community 4th and 5th grade students will build a model of their native village
Summer  
This unit is designed to introduce the season of Summer to Primary School children of Penobscot
Summer 2 
This unit is designed to introduce the season of Summer to Primary School children of Penobscot
Summer Institute 99 Intranet 
The Four Directions Summer Institute 1999 Intranet site
Summer Institute Planning Graphic 
An html page that graphically attempts to describe some of the aspects of the virtual culture box which later came to be called Celebrating Cultural Connections
Takini Archive 
Takini Archive of lesson plans and resources
The United States 
This unit is designed to develop an awareness of our country and how it relates to the rest of the world It also acquaints the Seba Dalkai students with life in the United States and encourages students to form opinions about events
Traditional Pueblo Belt 
This address will link you to a web page that shows a picture of a Traditional Pueblo Belt with a brief description
Traditional Uses of the Tatanka 
Traditional Uses of the Tatanka The Tatanka is an important animal within the Lakota/Dakota culture It provided the people with numerous items to help them not only survive but flourish No part of the animal was wasted Today the Tatanka is s
Turtle Tracks 
Turtle Tracks is a newsletter for youth with a Native American view We feature current events factual history educational sites original artwork activities and much more We also have an extensive links section We are featured on many of the larger
Unit Overview 
This unit is designed to teach children of Indian Island the importance of trees/the environment to their culture
VRPresentation on NMAI 
The presentation described the Santa Clara students involvement in creating the virtual museum at NMAI
Water Conservation 
This set of lessons addresses the importance of water to the Pueblo people
Ways of the Water 
Work done at the Summer Institute 2000
Ways of the Water 
A website about various water elements that are important to the Lummi people
Wild Tea 
This address will link you to a web page that shows a picture of wild tea This plant is found in the South Western United States and is used to make both hot and iced tea As a hot tea it is often used as a medicine
Winter Wonderland 
This is a Winter Program put on by 3rd 4th and 5th grades The children play instruments and learn songs in english and their native language
Writing Fourth Grade 
Dilcon School has been working to create outcomes based on performance standards for their comprehensive reform plan



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