Native Americans: Cherokee

Learn about the history, culture, and language of the Cherokee people. Included are maps, photographs, and videos. Included is an eThemes resource on the Trail of Tears.

Grades

• 4,
• 5,
• 6,
• 7,
• 8,
• 9,
• 10,
• 11,
• 12

Links

• Fire in the Mountains

  This site begins with an archeological history of the Cherokee.

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• FactMonster: Cherokee

  Students can read this encyclopedia entry on the Cherokee. NOTE: The site includes ads.

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• Kids Corner

  Students can explore "Kids FAQ," "Kids Games," or "Traditional Stories" about the Cherokee.

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• Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

  Click on "History & Culture" for extensive information. There are links to biographies on many famous Cherokee such as Sequoyah, Junaluska, and John Ross. NOTE: The site includes ads.

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• Unto These Hills

  See a photograph of the Cherokee Eagle Dance.

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• Sequoyah

  Students can read a biography on Sequoyah. NOTE: The site includes ads.

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• Museum of the Cherokee Indian

  Browse the "Exhibits and Collections," "Warriors of Anikituhwa," "Thirteen Moons," and much more. Teachers can find a lesson plan by clicking on "Education Department." NOTE: The site includes ads.

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• Cherokee Customs

  This site explains how Cherokee children were raised. NOTE: The site has a link to a guestbook.

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• Native American Lore Index

  This site has over 100 Native American stories. Scroll down and look for the "Bear Legend" and "The Origin of Game and Corn."

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• Cherokee Language

  This site has printable worksheets and lessons on Cherokee nouns. Click on "Cherokee Animal Words" for photographs to go with the Cherokee words.

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• Basic Words in Cherokee

  Listen to audio files of the English word and then the Cherokee word.

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• Small Lexicon of Tsalagi Words

  This site is a guide to the pronunciation of Cherokee words as well as having lists of words in English and the Cherokee equivalent.

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• PBS: Cherokee Language and Culture

  Watch a video clip of students learning the Cherokee language.

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• PBS: Cherokee Indian Cases (1830s)

  This site explains the history behind the Supreme Court's decisions regarding the Cherokee.

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• eThemes Resource: Trail of Tears

  Learn more about the Cherokee Indians, Oklahoma reservations, and historical references for the Trail of Tears and the westward movement. Includes maps, timelines, and images.

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Education Standards

• NV
  • G.2.12.2
  • G.2.12.3
  • G.2.8.3
  • G.4.12.2
  • H.5.12.8
  • H.5.12.9
  • H.5.8.8
  • H.5.8.9
  • H.6.8.17.b
  • H.7.8.3.a
  • H.7.8.3.b
• UT
  • 1.1.a
  • 1.1.b
  • 1.2.a
  • 2.1.a
  • 2.1.a
  • 2.1.b
  • 2.1.c
  • 2.1.c
  • 2.1.d
  • 2.2.a
  • 2.2.c
  • 2.3.b
  • 3.1.a
  • 3.1.b
  • 3.3.d
  • 4.1.a
  • 4.1.a
  • 4.1.b
  • 4.1.c
  • USI.3.1.a.a
  • USI.3.1.b.b
  • USI.3.3.d.d
  • USII.1.3.e.e
  • UT.2.1.a.a
  • UT.2.1.b.b
  • UT.2.1.c.c
  • UT.2.1.d.d

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Created: March 07, 2007 at 11:44 | Updated: January 14, 2013 at 16:14