Native Americans and their Regions WebQuest

Introduction

There were many Native American tribes that called North America home. I bet you have heard of different tribes such as the Iroquois or the Cherokee, but do you know where they lived or what their environment was like? As researchers, we want to learn about these Native American tribes and the regions in North America they inhabited. In groups, you will be responsible for a tribe in one specific region. Each student will fill out a chart based on the information found and then create a poster as a group to share what they have learned with the class!

Southwest region will explore the Pueblo.
Great Plains region will explore the Apache.
Northeastern Woodlands region will explore the Iroquois.
Southeastern Woodlands region will explore the Cherokee.
Northwest Coast region will explore the Chinook.

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Task

Each student will work independently to find the information needed for the chart. After filling out your chart with the information found in the links I have provided, you will then create a poster of your region. This poster must include the information you wrote down on your chart, a historical map of where your tribe lived, and 3 pictures (printed out or drawn) that represent your region and/or tribe.

Tribe Location Map

(Historical map of Native American tribes in the United States)

Please write your notes on this chart.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SJHuOf0S3C5Q66Xzf_mnttMvY8S7fzy98vRf23ZLe58/edit?usp=sharing

Process

Step 1: Each table will be given a specific region/tribe they will be researching.

Check back at the task tab for your assigned region/tribe.

Step 2: Each student will be given a chart to fill out during their research.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SJHuOf0S3C5Q66Xzf_mnttMvY8S7fzy98vRf23ZLe58/edit?usp=sharing

Step 3: Research your tribe with the links provided and fill out all the information on your chart.

Check back at the task tab for your links.

Step 4: Come together as a group to make a beautiful poster!

Make sure you include a historical map of where the tribe was located AND 3 pictures (either hand drawn or printed from the internet).

These posters will be displayed around the room and each group will have a chance to learn about each tribe!

Evaluation

Native Americans and their Regions Rubric

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Matrix	Information for all 5 categories and questions.	Information for 4 categories and questions.	Information for 3 categories and some questions.	Information for 2 categories or less.
Required Elements	The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.	All required elements are included on the poster.	All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster.	Several required elements were missing.
Attractiveness	The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.	The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.	The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.	The poster is distracting, messy, or very poorly designed.
Use of Class Time	Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.	Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.	Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.	Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.

Conclusion

I hope you had a great time exploring the Great Plains, Northwest Coast, Eastern Woodlands, Southeast, and Southwest regions! At the end of this lesson you have mastered where your tribes settled using a historical map, the geography of each location, and how they interacted with their environment. You have also learned these facts for all the different regions your classmates researched! These posters will be displayed in the hallway for all other students to explore! Great job class!

Credits

All information gathered for this project can be found

https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/native-american-map.htm

http://www.bigorrin.org/pueblo_kids.htm

https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/great-plains-indians.htm

http://www.bigorrin.org/apache_kids.htm

https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/northwest-native-americans.htm

https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/woodland-indians.htm

http://www.bigorrin.org/iroquois_kids.htm

http://www.bigorrin.org/cherokee_kids.htm

https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/southwest-native-americans.htm

http://www.bigorrin.org/chinook_kids.htm

https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/southeast-native-americans.htm

All pictures gathered for this project can be found

http://www.directexpose.com/native-american-history-facts/

https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/native-american-map.htm

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Teacher Page

By Allison Corda

This WebQuest was designed for 5th grade students to immerse themselves in the geography and how the Native Americans lived relating to their environment.

Standards used:

6.1.8.B.1.a

6.1.8.B.1.b

Native Americans and their Regions WebQuest

Introduction

Task

Table A: Region: Southwest/Pueblo

Table B: Region: Great Plains/Apache

Table C: Region: Northeastern Woodlands/Iroquois

Table D: Region: Southeastern Woodlands/Cherokee

Table E: Region: Northwest Coast/Chinook