Native Americans: Plains Indians
These sites are about the lifestyle of the Plains Indians. Topics include food, shelter, clothing, religion, and crafts. There is also information about buffalo, several video and audio files, and interactive quizzes. Included are eThemes resources on individual tribes.
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Horses and Plains Indians
Besides buffalo, horses also played an important role in Plains Indians' life. Includes illustrations.
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Daily Life of Native Americans (Plains Indians)
This student-created site briefly introduces the daily life of the Plains Indians, including the roles of men and women in the tribes, clothing, religion, and more.
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Plains Indians
Read about the food, customs, tools/weapons, and art of the Plains Indians.
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Kid's View: Plains Indians
This school site introduces the Plains Indians' life, including customs, tools, homes, and art. There are links to a page with a map, games, biographies of famous Indians, and a quiz. This page includes photos of children.
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FunBrain: Anasazi and Plains Indians Quiz
Take this Anasazi and Plains Indians quiz to test your knowledge.
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FunBrain: Tipis
A worksheet about the Plains Indians and tipis that you can print out.
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FunBrain: Plains Indians Crossword Puzzle
Print out this Plains Indians crossword puzzle. NOTE: Site has a pop-up ad.
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ThinkQuest: Plains Indians Crafts
Take a look at three Plains Indians' crafts that could be used as in class projects.
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BBC: Plains Indians
The BBC education program teaches you basic knowledge about the Plains Indians. Read all three pages, then take the "Test Bite" to review what you've learned.
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Buffalo Kids' Fun
How many ways can you use a buffalo? Visit the site and scroll down to get the answer.
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Library of Congress: Omaha Indian Music
Click on "Music" link to listen to audio files of these Native Americans. Click on "Photographs" for historical pictures.
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Tracking the Buffalo
Explore the role of the buffalo in the lives of the Plains Indians on this interactive site.
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History of the Plains Indians
Here is a brief description of Plains Indians history. Click on the name of a tribe from the list on the right to learn more.
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PBS: American Experience: Transcontinental Railroad
Here is an interview with historian Donald Fixico about the impact of the railroad on the Native American way of life. NOTE: The reading level is for older students.
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eThemes Resource: Native Americans: Lakota Sioux
The Lakota Sioux are known as the "Teton or Western Sioux." They are closely related to the Dakota tribe. Learn about Crazy Horse and the Lakota winter counts. Includes photographs, a quiz, and two eThemes resources on Native Americans.
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eThemes Resource: Native Americans: Shoshone
These websites are about the Shoshone Indians. Includes information about their history, lifestyles, life today, and photographs. There is information about Sacagawea, the Shoshone who traveled with Lewis and Clark on their expedition. There are links to eThemes resources on Sacagawea, Native American culture, and Utah History.
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eThemes Resource: Native Americans: Cheyenne
These sites have general information on Native Americans and specifically the Cheyenne. There is information about Native American lore, religion, art, games, and the history of the Cheyenne. Includes eThemes resources on Native American culture.
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eThemes Resource: Native Americans: Sitting Bull
These sites are about Sitting Bull, the famous leader of the Sioux. Learn about his famous battle with General Custer. Includes biographies, photographs, and a brief overview of the Sioux tribe. There is a link to eThemes Resource on Plain Indians.
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