Native Americans

Introduction

Grade level - 5th-6th grade

Subject - Social Studies/ History 

Native Americans lived in the United States long before Europeans arrived. In this WebQuest, students will learn about Native American tribes, where they lived, their cultures, and how their history is remembered today. 

Task

Students will become history detectives and research Native American history. They will create a poster or slideshow that explains different tribes, where they lived, and their cultures and traditions.

Process

Process - 

  1. Visit Native American History for Kids and read about the Native Americans 
  2. Visit Native Americans Facts for Kids: An American Indian website for children and teachers where you can pick a tribe to do research on 
  3. Get into groups of 3
  4. Choose roles in your group
  5. Chose a tribe 
  6. Create a poster or slideshow that includes; where they lived, their language, culture, traditions, pictures, and 1 random fact. 
  7. Share your project with the class. 

Evaluation

Students will be graded on the facts they include, how well they explain the tribe's history and culture, and how organized their project is. Teamwork, effort, and pictures that support their information will also be considered.

Criteria 4 – Excellent 3 – Good 2 – Needs Improvement 1 – Beginning
Research and Facts Includes many correct facts about the tribe. Includes some correct facts. Includes few facts. Includes very little information.
History and Culture Clearly explains the tribe's history, traditions, and culture. Explains most of these topics. Explains only a few topics. Does not explain the topics clearly.
Organization Project is neat and easy to follow. Project is mostly organized. Project is somewhat messy or confusing. Project is difficult to follow.
Pictures and Creativity Includes helpful pictures and creative ideas. Includes pictures that relate to the topic. Includes few pictures. Includes no pictures or visuals.
Presentation and Effort Clearly shares information and shows great effort. Shares information and shows good effort. Shares some information but needs more effort. Shares very little information.

Conclusion

Students will understand that Native American tribes have different cultures, traditions, and histories. They will also learn why it is important to respect Native American people and their heritage.

Credits

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Native American WebQuest © 2026 Audrey Henderson. This work is licensed under CC BY ND 4.0.