Native American History Research Questions

• No Lamination Required.
• Printed on Premium Thick Plastic and Cut.
  
• This material is ready to start using. No other prep work is needed.

Bring an essential perspective on history to your Montessori upper elementary classroom with the Native American History Research Cards. Over 50 cards designed for students in grades 5–6, this set provides a meaningful exploration of the political, cultural, and environmental challenges faced by Indigenous peoples throughout history and in modern times.

Key Features:

• Thoughtful Questions: Encourage critical thinking with questions that explore key events such as the Trail of Tears, Native sovereignty, cultural preservation, and recent issues like the Dakota Access Pipeline protests.
• Historical Context: Each card delivers clear and accurate overviews of pivotal events like the Indian Removal Act, Dawes Act, and Supreme Court decisions such as McGirt v. Oklahoma.
• Cultural Awareness: Highlight the contributions, traditions, and enduring resilience of Native American communities, fostering respect and understanding.
• Interactive Learning: Includes follow-up questions ideal for group discussions, research projects, or independent reflection, promoting active engagement with the material.
• Standards-Based Content: Aligns with Common Core and interdisciplinary standards, ensuring a robust academic experience while deepening historical and cultural knowledge.

Why Teachers Choose This Resource:

• Montessori-Friendly Design: The cards are clear, inviting, and suitable for Montessori learning environments, supporting hands-on exploration and independent study.
• Culturally Respectful Content: Created to provide an accurate and respectful representation of Native American history, avoiding stereotypes and promoting a balanced understanding.
• Flexible Use: Perfect for small group lessons, cultural studies timelines, or as a supplement to research activities.

RESOURCES

We highly recommend the following materials to accompany these questions

Timeline of Native American History
Fundamental Needs of Native Americans
Native American Tribes

STANDARDS

View the Standards met by this material. (Includes Common Core, National Social Studies, and NGSS)

SUGGESTED CONTAINERS

To fully containerize this material, we recommend 1 slotted box

or

1 acrylic sorters with 2 ETC Clear Snap Envelopes - Small