American Girl Kaya Unit Study
Native AmericaΒ Unit Study
American Girl Kaya
Welcome to the Nez Perce Tribe, 1764 !
Meet Kaya, her family, and her tribe, the Nez Perce. Β Walk through the forests and streams and gallop across the fields on a beautiful Appaloosa. Β Learn all about Native American families, their homes, the foods they enjoyed, their work, and their beautiful art through the eyes of a girl just about your age! Β Go back in time and sit by a fire as you hear explorers Lewis and Clark tell of their adventures and amazing discoveries along the way!
History doesn’t have to be boring !
I hope you will really love this unit.
Don’t forget there are lots of fun hands-on projects (crafts, cooking, building, Native American games, etc…) that you can do along with this unit to learn even more about the Nez Perce and other Native American tribes !
*Helpful Resources For Native America (Kaya) Unit Study-
Make the history you are studying about come to life! Β Gather the ingredients and prepare some pemmican, grow your own 4 seasons garden, illustrate “The Flower Fed Buffalos”, try learning and writing a phrase in Nez Perce! Β And if you have a student who LOVES printables, Iβve created a set for each unit. Β You’ll find all kinds of organizers, planning pages, and activities to go along with the lessons each week. Β There are themed copy work pages, word searches, Vocabulary Bingo games, and lots of other fun and creative activities to add to your study of the Native Americans.
*You can find a list of ALL 8 of the American Girl History Units at the bottom of this unit!
*COMPLETE Printable PDFΒ Β for this unit study!
Each day’s lessons are all organized for you and in one place. Β Live links (no ads!), planners for you to just PRINT and GO and start the FUN!
*Native America (AG Kaya) Printable Power Pack– Β FREE!!
Planning Sheets for each week,Β Teaching Tips for this Unit,Β Field Trip Ideas,Β Themed Copy Work,Β Vocabulary Word Search Puzzles & Bingo Games,Β Themed Creative Writing Organizers,Β Geography Organizers,Β Science Organizers,Β Recipe Cards,Β History Detective Pages,Β LOTS more !
*Need more great book ideas for supplemental readingΒ OR books for your BOYS ?
Great Books List for American History UnitsΒ Β Β (including this Kaya Unit)
*Check out some of the other ideas throughout this unit on Pinterest
Kaya’s Pinterest PageΒ Β andΒ Β Kaya’s Extras Pinterest Page
*You can also find more ideas for this unit, in this post from my Free History Curriculum series
FREE Early American History Curriculum
+How Do I Use This Unit?
The Native America (Kaya) Unit is written for a 3 week, 5 day a week plan in mind… BUT the BEST way to use this unit is however will work best for your family! Β You can use it just as is, or use it as a spine and add all youβd like to it! Β You very easily could stretch it out for much longer than 3 weeks, even by choosing to do all of the suggested reading and/or hands-on projects!
*Required Note :I am in no way affiliated with, or compensated by the American Girl Company. Β There are however links in this unit for some of the suggested books.Β They will take you directly to Amazon.Β And, as an Amazon affiliate, I receive a small commission from any purchases that you may make.Β There is no extra charge to you whatsoever.Β Thank you for helping support my work in this way π
+Teaching Tips For The Littles-
-First,Β as you go over the Reading choices, Explore It More section, and other parts of each day’s plans, highlight the things that will best suit the curiosity and abilities of your Littles.
-Read and learn together!
If you have followed Fields of Daisies very long, you know that the heart behind everything I create here is Living, Loving, and Learning TOGETHER! Β Time spent reading aloud curled up on the couch, or under a shady tree, at the park, or even waiting in the car while an older sibling is in a class is TIME WELL SPENT! Β Β And it is real learning! Β You will absolutely be talking about parts of the book quite naturally throughout your daily life if you’ve read TOGETHER! Β If your Littles are very young still, don’t count them out! Β Mine were at times too wiggly to stay in one spot for very long, but they LOVED to Β color the related coloring pages while I read aloud to my older child(ren). Β I have some listed for each dayβs lesson. Β Youβd be shocked at how much even the youngest absorb by just being around during the lessons! Β History notebooks are another great way for the younger kids to have some βschool workβ to be proud of and show off their new learning!
The Hands-On History Christmas Posts are extra fun and great for all ages, or to extend a unit!
+Teaching Older Kids & Extra Curious Kids
If your children are older and you’re not sure if these history units will work for them, I have a few ideas.
Before I share those, I’ll share one bit of my philosophy (stolen loosely from Charlotte Mason) on teaching resources.
It is imperative for learners of ALL ages (adults too of course!) in order to lay a solid foundation on a given topic, to have access to resources in 3 levels.
-At least one book (or whatever type of material) that is quite below their knowledge base… so I mean something that is EASY to understand, perhaps with nice images, etc.
-Next, a book that is suited for their current understanding.
-And finally, materials that are a challenge, and make them really reach for comprehension!
Our goal should not be to “finish” the unit, but to solidly understand all we can about a given topic.
So, that said… these units are written as a spine or framework. Β Therefore, they are super easy to build on, reaching up or down.
–For older students, or those who are just really excited by this topic, you could choose to do all of the suggested sections/links in the plans. Β I also have FREE Early American HistoryΒ (see Weeks 1 and 2) and Modern American History curriculum that arenβt unit studies, and are geared toward older students. Β This series has TONS more links to reading, activities, videos, an entirely different Book List, etc that could easily plugged in.
-You can also add some of the suggested resources like the Native America (AG Kaya) Printable Power Pack, adding in the printables, and lots of the reading books in the Book List. Β Add in more hands-on projects, try more recipes, go on more field trips, expand the art, science, or geography studies! Β The choice is YOURS!
-Cut out the hands-on if your family doesnβt enjoy that kind of thing, or complete every single one and host a Pioneer Museum Night to display all your handiwork! Β This is the beauty of homeschooling (and of a FREE curriculum lol)! Β Arrange it and use it however it benefits your family most.
+What is required for this unit?
Nothing! Β Really, nothing. Β You can find everything here in this post. Β However, I highly suggest theΒ Β βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764βΒ book. Β It can usually be found in your local library too! Β I have also written a post β> Β The American History/American Girl Book List Β which is aΒ list of my favorite related literature, paper doll books, cook books, activity books, science books, movies, games, etc. Β that go along with each of the American Girl History Units.
Iβve also have included 3 of the 6 Β books from the Kaya series in the lessons, but they arenβt necessary or integral to any activities in the unit. Β These books are excellent for independent or read alouds!
Also, if your family enjoys listening to audiobooks, there is a new series of Historical American Girl Kaya Audiobook versions on Amazon.
*Native America Kaya Unit Study
*Core Reading-
*Week 1:Β βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764βΒ Β
Introduction to Kaya & The Nez Perce
- Β Meet Kaya Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β (Meet Kaya)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 2-5 Β Β Β Β Β (Kayaβs World)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 6-7 Β Β Β Β Β (Horse People)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 44-45 Β Β (Friends & Enemies)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 20-21 Β Β Β (A Dangerous World)
* Week 2: βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β
A Day With Kaya
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 12-13, p.24-25 Β Β Β Β (Family)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 26-31 Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β (Dress)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 8-11, p. 40-41 Β Β Β Β Β (Houses & Food)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 14-17, p. 34-35 Β Β Β Β (Work & Play)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 18-19, p. 32-33 Β Β Β Β (Art & Music)
* Week 3: βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β
Native American History: Β People & Places
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 47Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β (Lewis & Clark)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 48-49Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β (Henry & Eliza Spalding)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 50-51Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β (The Nez Perce War)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 51 (inset)Β Β Β Β Β Β (Chief Joseph)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 52-55, p.58 Β Β Β (The Nez Perce Today)
*Read Itβ¦Watch Itβ¦Explore Itβ¦Try It!
*Week 1: Kaya and the Nez Perce
* American Girl Kaya Series, Book 1, βMeet Kayaβ
I have included the first 3 of 6 books in the Kaya series as suggested reading Β (no part of the unit is dependent on these books however). Β You might like to read more or less eachΒ week depending on your childβs level and interests.
*Week 1 Core Reading- Β “Welcome To Kaya’s World 1764”-
- Β Meet Kaya Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β (Meet Kaya)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 2-5 Β Β Β Β Β (Kayaβs World)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 6-7 Β Β Β Β Β (Horse People)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 44-45 Β Β (Friends & Enemies)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 20-21 Β Β Β (A Dangerous World)
* Day 1- Meet Kaya & The Nez Perce
*NOTE: Β The Nez Perce are also referred to as the Nimiipuu. Β You will also see that this tribe is grouped into the Plateau tribes, the Northwestern Pacific tribes, and sometimes the Plains Tribes. Β And also please just a reminder that the Nez Perce were a very spiritual people. Β Their stories and lives reflect this. Β Please preview all sites and use at your discretion.
+Read!
-“Meet Kaya”, Book 1
*Columbia Plateau Native Americans
* The Nez Perce
– Who Are the Nimiipuu?
(Including some fun activities too!)
–Β The Nez Perce People
– Native Americans- The Nez Perce
–Nez Perce Plateau Tribes
– Lewis and Clark and the Native Americans
– Native Americans Lesson Plan
– Learn Native America
+Watch!
–Meet Kaya – VideoΒ Β Β (About 3min)
–The Very First Americans Β (About 10 minutes)
–Native Americans of the Pacific NorthwestΒ Β (About 20 minutes)
–Landscape Of History- The Nez PerceΒ Β Β (About 20 minutes)
+Explore It More!
–How To Draw Kaya
–Printable Meet Kaya Lapbook
*Coloring Pages & Notebooking Resources-
–Nez Perce Baby
–Native Americans Coloring Page
–Nez Perce Woman Coloring Page
+PRINTABLES:
*Printable Power Pack-
-All About Kaya Page
* Day 2- Kaya’s World
*Core Reading-
– βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- Β p. 2-5
*Read!
*Native Americans Cool Facts
*Who Were the Native Americans?
*Kaya’s World
– What Was It Like To Be A Nez Perce Girl?
– Daily Life of the Nimiipuu
– Nez Perce Legends
– Stories of the Nez Perce
+Watch!
–The Nez Perce Indians and their world both past and present !
–The Nez Perce of the Plateau
–Β βLandscape Of History: The Nez Perceβ from The USDA ForestΒ Service
–Coyote and the Heart of the Monster
+Explore It More!
+Coyote’s Fishnet and Coyote and the Heart of the Monster
–Β Virtual Field Trip Heart of the Monster Β Β Β (virtual online field trip )
– Photos of National Park- Heart of the Monster
–Β Photo Gallery of Nez Perce National Park
*Coloring Pages & Notebooking Resources-
– Nez Perce Child Coloring Page
(Scroll to page 31 for a picture of a Nez Perce Indian child)
–Idaho Map Coloring Page #1 Β or Β Β Idaho Coloring Page #2
(Can you add a star where Coyote’s Fishnet and the Heart of the Monster are on the map?)
+PRINT:
*Printable Power Pack-
-All About the Nez Perce
* Day 3- Β Nez Perce- The Horse People
*Core Reading-
-βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 6-7
-“Meet Kaya”
+Read!
*The Nez Perce Β & Β Their Horses
– The Arrival of the Horse
–Β The Appaloosa
–Β The Nez Perce Horses
–Β Horses of the Nez Perce
–Β What is an Appaloosa?
*The Appaloosa
–Β History of the Appaloosa
–Appaloosa Breed
+Watch!
–What is an Appaloosa ?Β Β Β Β (About 3 minutes)
–The People of the HorseΒ Β Β Β (About 2 minutes)
–About the Nez Perce Horse Β Β Β Β (About 3 minutes)
–Appaloosas- The Nez Perce HorsesΒ Β Β (About 6 minutes)
–How the Appaloosas Keep Nez Perce Traditions
+Explore It More!
–How To Draw An Appaloosa
–Nez Perce Horse Puzzle Activity
–My Stable Game
(Free game to play online, however you do have to create an account!)
–Horse Math Maze
(Try this horse math maze!)
–Horse Word Scrambles
(Horse word scrambles)
*Coloring Pages & Notebooking Resources-
–Appaloosa Coloring Page
–Horse Lapbook
–Native American Unit Notebooking Pages
+PRINT:
*Printable Power Pack-
-The Horse People
-Draw An Appaloosa
* DayΒ 4- Β Friends and Enemies
*Core Reading-
-βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 44-45
-“Meet Kaya”
*Read!
*Friends of the Nez Perce
+ Β The Yakima
–Β The Yakima
–Β The Yakima Culture
+The Salish
– The Salish Tribe
–Β Coeur d’Alene Native Americans
*Enemies of the Nez Perce
+ The Shoshones
–Β The Shoeshones
– Shoeshone Kids
–Β Lewis & Clark’s Discovery
+ The Blackfeet
–Β The Blackfoot
–Β The Plains Indians
+The Crow
–The Crow
–The Crow- Skilled Horseman
–Photo Gallery of The Crow IndiansΒ
*Watch!
–Native American Indians of the Great PlainsΒ Β Β (About 6 minutes)
– Native Peoples of the Northwest
– Native Americans of the Great PlainsΒ Β Β (About 9 minutes)
Β
*Explore It More!
– DK FindOut! Native Americans
– Kids Discover- Northwest Coast Peoples
(There is a paid version, but most all sections of this are free!)
*Coloring Pages & Notebooking Resources-
– Dover Native Americans Coloring Page
– Use this blank Map of the US to write in the friendly and enemy tribes of the Nez Perce.
*PRINT:
*Printable Power Pack-
-Nez Perce Friends and Enemies Chart
* Day 5- Β A Dangerous World
*Core Reading-
-βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 20-21
-“Meet Kaya”
*Read!
+The Plains Native Americans
+ Grizzly Bears
–Β The Grizzly and Native Americans
–Β Clearwater Grizzly Bears
– The Bear Claw Necklace
+ Mountain Lions
– What Is A Mountain Lion?
– Β Why The Mountain Lion Is Long and Lean
– Legends Cougar
+ Rattlesnakes
– Reptiles and Rattlesnakes
– The Rattlesnake
– When Do Rattlesnakes Attack?
– Native American Rattlesnake Mythology
+ Disease
– Β http://www.cdapress.com/archive/article-0c88cb5c-b047-11e5-be73-10604b9f0f84.html
– Story of Small Pox
*Watch!
– Plains Peoples
–Mato: Native American Animals- The Bear
– The Secret Life of Mountain Lions
– The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake
*Explore It More!
– Live Grizzly Bear Cam!
– Animals of the Pacific Northwest Interactive
– How To Draw A Rattlesnake
*Coloring Pages & Notebooking Resources-
–Grizzly Bear Coloring Page
–Mountain Lion Coloring Page
–Rattlesnake Coloring Page
–Plains Indians Tipi Coloring Page
*PRINT:
*Printable Power Pack-
-A Dangerous World!
*WEEK 1:Β Β EXTRAS-
* Here is a link to several very niceΒ free printable coloring books!!
These might also be good to use as cut outs for paper dolls, backgrounds for the diorama,Β etc…
–Β The Nez Perce- Coloring Book
Β
*Week 2: A Day With Kaya
* Week 2: βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 12-13, p.24-25 Β Β Β Β (Family)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 26-31 Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β (Dress)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 8-11, p. 40-41 Β Β Β Β Β (Houses & Food)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 14-17, p. 34-35 Β Β Β Β (Work & Play)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 18-19, p. 32-33 Β Β Β Β (Art & Music)
* Day 1- The Native American Family
*Core Reading-
-βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- Β p. 12-13, Β p.24-25
– Book 2, βKayaβs Escapeβ
*Read!
+Life For the Plateau Indian Tribes
+Daily Life
– Daily Life of the Nez Perce
– Life of a Nez Perce
– Nez Perce WebQuest
– Ceremonies, Rituals, and Traditions
+Family
– Daily Life of a Nez Perce FamilyΒ Β Β Β (Q&A Facts)
– Sharing Custom
– CradleboardsΒ (This is a part of both Family and Daily Life for the Nez Perce!)
–Β Nez Perce Cradleboard
– The Cradleboard- NPS Exhibit
– Plateau Indian Tribes- Marriage & Family
– Pacific Northwest Tribes- Clans and Marriage
+Watch!
– Life of the Nez Perce IndiansΒ Β (about 3 minutes)
–Northwest Region: Northwest Indians Daily Life in the 1700’s
(You can read along to this book)
–Traditions and Culture of Modern Nez Perce
+Explore It More!
– Nez Perce Life (In Pictures!)
– Nez Perce Photograph Collection
– Make your own Cradleboard
– Try making a Native American Teepee!
– Craft a Paper Wigwam
(My kids once gathered long branches they found in the woods and made a full size wigwam in the field across from our house. Β They covered it with palm fronds and other small branches they found and tied together!)
Β
*Coloring Pages & Notebooking Resources-
–Nimipu Indians Coloring Page
– The Nimiipu Indians Coloring Book
(This coloring book has LOTS of nice coloring pages of daily life scenes- p.37 depicts a family)
* Day 2- Native American Clothing
*Core Reading:
–Β βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- Β p. Β 26-31
– “Kaya’s Escape”
*Reading!
– Clothing and Traditional Dress
– What Is Regalia?
–Β What is a breechcloth?
–Β The First Moccasins
–Β Warbonnets
–Β Clothing and Headdresses
–Β Headdresses
– BeadingΒ Β (There is a more about this in Day 5)
– Life In Beads (The Importance of Beading)
–Β Homes and Clothing
*Watch!
– Clothing of the Native Americans
– Nez Perce Pow Wow
(This is a video of a dance, but it really shows off the beautiful clothing)
– Traditional Nez Perce Clothing
(Scroll to the bottom of the photo gallery to hear Nez Perce today tell about the importance of their traditional pieces of clothing)
*Explore It More!
– Beautiful Photos of Nez Perce Clothing Collection
– Meet the Nez Perce- Interactive Worksheet
– Nez Perce Clothing
(Scroll to the bottom for printable designing native clothing activity)
– Native American Clothing Facts
– The Horse Nation- Clothing and Personal Items
– A Life In Beads
– Native American Dolls
–Make your own Native American Shirt/Dress
(This is a super easy, no sew version. Β If you have older children, imagine all the creativity that could go into creating this shirt with beading work, dyed fabric pieces sewn in, etc…)
Β
*Coloring Pages & Notebooking Resources-
– Native American Clothing Coloring Sheet
– Native Americans Coloring Sheet
– Native Americans of New England Coloring Sheet
– Native Americans of the North Coloring Sheet
– Ojibwe Beadwork Coloring Sheet
* Day 3- Native American Houses & Food
*Core Reading-
– βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- Β p. Β 8-11, Β p. Β 40-41
– “Kaya’s Escape”
*READ:
+Native American Houses
– Homes of Plateau Indians
–Β Native Americans of the Northwest- Longhouses
–Β Nez Perce Houses
–Β Inside a Longhouse
+ Food
– Cooking Customs
–Β Native American Food Facts
–Β Traditional Foods and Recipes of the Nez Perce
–Β Traditional Tablemanners
–Meals of the Northwest Native Americans
–What is Potlatch?
+Watch!
– Native American Homes and Shelters
– Native American Shelters
–Β Nez Perce Buffalo Hide Lodge
+Explore It More!
–Match the Native American Dwellings Game
–Kaya’s Lewis and Clark Adventure: Beaten Biscuits
–Kaya’s Fennel and Fig Salad
–Kaya’s Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs
-Try these Native American Recipes
+ One homeschool familyβs ideas (lots of nice pictures) –
–Β Nez Perce Foods
–Β http://trailtribes.org/umatilla/camp-life-and-seasonal-round.htm
*Coloring Pages & Notebooking Resources
–Making Pemmican Coloring Page
–Native American Women Cooking Coloring Page
+PRINT:
*Printable Power Pack-
-Recipe Cards
* Day 4- Native American Work & Play
*Core Reading-
– βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- Β p. Β 14-17; Β 34-35
-“Kaya’s Escape”
*Read!
+ Play
– What did Native Americans Do For Fun?!
–Β Nez Perce Pinecone Game
– Storytelling and Kids Play
– Lacrosse?
+ Work
– A Day of Work and Play
–Β Native American Weapons
– Native American Basket Making
–Β Native American Canoes
–Β The Nez Perce- How They Got Their Food and What They Ate
+Watch!
– Traditional Games of the Native Americans
– Native Americans Games
+Explore It More!
– Huge list of Native American Games to play!
– Nez Perce Pinecone Game
– The Hand (Stick) Game
– Make Your Own Nez Perce Toys and Games
– Ojibwa Butterfly Game
–Β Entertainment of the Native Americans
–Β Native American Games- Facts
– PlayBowl & Dice Game online
– Native American Games you can make yourself
*Coloring Pages & Notebooking Resources
– Cartoon Bow and Arrow Coloring Page
– Simple Teepee Coloring Page
– Native American on Horse Coloring Page
– Native American Clothing Coloring Page
* Day 5- Art & Music
*Core Reading-
-βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- Β p. Β 18-19, Β p. 32-33
– “Kaya’s Escape”
*Read!
+Beading
–What is Beading?
+Baskets
–Β Native American Baskets
–Β Baskets
+Totem Poles
–Β Native American Totem Poles
+Quill Work
–Β Native American Quill Work
+Painting
–Β Native American Painting
+The Flute & The Nez Perce
–Β The Flute
+A Nez Perce Tribal Dance-
– Nez Perce Duck and Dive Dance
+Watch!
–Β Nez Perce Dance
– NativeΒ American Beadwork Β (as art)
– Nez Perce History of the FluteΒ
+Explore It More!
–Baskets and Weaving Interactive
– Native American Basketry Art Collection
– Native American Weaving, Moccasins and Clothes
– How to Make A Beaded Necklace
(This is a fun and simple activity!)
– Try this Native American Beading pattern with Perler Beads!
*Coloring Pages & Notebooking Resources-
–Beadwork Coloring Page
–Moccasin Beadwork Coloring Page
–Native American Pottery Coloring Page
–Painting Tipi Coloring Page
–Native American Blanket Coloring Page
+PRINT:
*Printable Power Pack-
-Coloring Page
-Decorate Your Own Tipi
*WEEK 2:Β Β EXTRAS-
* Brief & entertaining intro to speaking the Nez Perce language.
* A little bit of everything we studied this week-
–Β Native American Life, Skills, and Traditions
* Create Native American Beads and Clothes!
*All kinds of Native American Games to play !!
*A Peek Into the Pantry
Perfect resource for American Girl Recipes ! Β LOVE LOVE !
I also have tons of them all in one place on myKAYA Pinterest board.
+ Indian Fry Bread recipe…YUM!
+ Yam ‘Finger’ Cakes Β Recipe:
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes or yams
1 cup white flour
1 cup wheat flour
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
Preheat oven to *425. Β Sift together dry ingredients into a bowl. Β In another bowl, mash the yams and add oil & milk. Β Blend well. Β Add the liquid to the dry mixture & mix lightly until dough forms. Β Turn dough onto floured surface and knead gently until dough holds together. Β Form dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Β Cut into strips. Β Pull off small pieces and form by gently squeezing each strip into the palm of your hand (thus finger cakes). Β Bake 8-10 minutes. Β Enjoy! Β π
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*Week 3: Native America-Β People & Places
* American Girl Kaya Series, Book 3, βKayaβs Heroβ
* Week 3: βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β
Β Β Native American History: Β People & Places
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 47 Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β (Lewis & Clark)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 48-49Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β (Henry & Eliza Spalding)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 50-51Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β (The Nez Perce War)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 51 (inset)Β Β Β Β Β Β (Chief Joseph)
- βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 52-55, p.58 Β Β Β (The Nez Perce Today)
* Day 1- The Lewis & Clark Expedition
*Core Reading-
– βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- Β p. Β 47
– “Kaya’s Hero”
*Read!
– All About Lewis and Clark
– The Journey Β
(Short version of the Lewis and Clark Expedition)
– Map of the Journey
(Use this map to follow the route as you read the story above!)
– The Nimiipuu Culture and Contact of Lewis & Clark
(This is a super coloring book, but the first several pages are great reading to understand how the Nez Perce helped with the Lewis and Clark Expedition!)
–Who is Sacagawea?
–Sacagawea and the Lewis & Clark Expedition
*Watch!
– The Journals of Lewis and Clark
– Lewis & Clark Meet the Nez Perce
–Who Was Sacagawea ?
– Sacagawea Helps Lewis and Clark
* Explore It More!
–Β Going West! Interactive Game
– Β Lewis and Clark Interactive Game
– Β Westward Game and Printables
–Β Lewis, Clark, and the Nez Perce
+ MORE great resources in case you’d like to spend some extra time on this exciting topic !
– Β Lewis and Clark Activities and Lessons
– Β Lewis and Clark Activities
*Coloring Pages & Notebooking Resources-
– Β Lewis and Clark Lapbook
– The Nimiipuu Culture and Contact of Lewis & Clark- Coloring Book
– Sacagawea With Lewis and Clark Coloring Page
– Sacagawea Coloring Page
+PRINT:
*Printable Power Pack-
-History Detective-Β Who Were Lewis & Clark?
-History Detective-Β Who Was Sacagawea?
-Map the Lewis & Clark Expedition
* Day 2- Missionaries, Henry & Eliza Spalding
+Core Reading-
–Β βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- Β p. Β 48-49
– “Kaya’s Hero”
*Reading!
–Β Henry and Eliza Spalding Missionaries
– Who Were the Spaldings?
– The Trip West- Narcissa and Eliza
– Eliza Spalding’s Story
– Letters From Eliza
– Who Was Marcus Witman?
+Watch!
–The Mission of Henry and Eliza Spalding
(Most interesting for older students probably :D)
+Explore It More!
– The Spaldingβs had a very difficult time learning the Nez Perce language.
Want to give it a try yourself?
–Β Learn How To Speak Nez Perce
– Map of the Spalding Mission and Town
+PRINT:
*Printable Power Pack-
-The Language of the Nez Perce-Β Animals
* Day 3- The Nez Perce War
+Core Reading-
–Β βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- Β p. Β 50-51
– “Kaya’s Hero”
*Reading!
– The Nez Perce War Β (From the Idaho Junior Historian Page!)
– The Story of the Nez Perce War
–Β Poster of Leaders during the Flight of 1877
–Β Final Chapter of Freedom
– The Nez Perce War
– Listen- Β Chief Joseph’s Surrender
+Watch!
–The Sacred Journey- The Nez Perce War
–The Flight of the Nez Perce
–Β The Nez Perce National Historic Trail
(By the US Forest Service.Β This video will really touch on all our topics this week. Β Might be a little dry for younger children.)
– Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce War
+Explore It More!
– Battles of the Nez Perce War
(Click to read a short story account of each battle. Β This page takes a moment to load.)
–The Flight of 1877
–Map of the Flight of the Nez Perce
–Nez Perce Timeline Activity
+PRINT:
–Nez Perce War Full Coloring Book
* Day 4- Chief Joseph & the Nez Perce
+Core Reading-
–Β βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- Β p. Β 51 Β (inset)
– “Kaya’s Hero”
*Reading!
– Chief Joseph Biography Β (short introduction)
–Β Native American History and Chief Joseph
–Β Chief Joseph
–Β Chief Joseph History Facts For Kids
– Chief Joseph
+Watch!
– Who Was Chief Joseph?
– The Chief Joseph Story- Β Little Bear Wheeler
–Β Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce’ War
–Β http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_OW55WOZcs
– Chief Joseph
+Explore It More!
– Chief Joseph Printable Biography and a fun game
(Quick review of the events- no disrespect intended.)
+Coloring Pages & Notebooking Resources-
– Chief Joseph Coloring Page #1
– Chief Joseph Coloring Page #2
+PRINT:
*Printable Power Pack-
-History Detective- Who Was Chief Joseph?
* Day 5- The Nez Perce Today
+Core Reading-
–Β βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- Β p. Β 52-55; Β 58
– “Kaya’s Hero”
*Reading!
–What is an Indian Reservation?
–Native American Reservations
–Native American Civil Rights
-Some further reading for mom/dad/teens for a more in depth look at the Nez Perce Tribe.
There are some nice pictures you may want to use in teaching this unit also.
+Watch!
–Β Nez Perce Tribe
– Creative Hearts & MindsΒ
(This is a bit long for younger children, but very interesting even if you just watch in part!)
+Explore It More!
–Β Nez Perce Tribe Photo Gallery
*WEEK 3:Β Β EXTRAS-
*Lewis & Clark Activities
–Β Lewis & Clark Ultimate Guide
– Lewis & Clark Activities
*If youβd like to read the rest of the Kaya series, Iβve included them below!
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*Reading Comprehension Ideas:
Β Β Β Show what you know about Kaya and the Native Americans!
*People, Places, and Events-
Keep a running list in a notebook of important people, important places,Β important events, and important ideas. Use these lists later for writingΒ prompts, lapbooking, creating a timeline, etc…Β Don’t forget you can quickly download the
FREE Native America (Kaya) Printable Power Pack! Β Β Β Just use the pages you want and add them to your notebook!
*Notebooks, Lapbooks, Scrapbooks, and Folders-
Create a notebook, lapbook, scrapbook, folder, etc…to show what youβre learning.Β This is a fantastic way for the kids to articulate creatively what they haveΒ learned! Β Need some inspiration?
– What Is A Lapbook?
– What Is Notebooking?
–Β American Girl Lapbooks
*Keep a History Timeline!
Timelines are a daily visual review! Β If you are continuing on with the rest of the American Girl Units, keep adding to your timeline and you will end up with a really solid visual for Early American History!
Wondering how to make a timeline or what kinds of timeline you can FIT in a small space? Β I just wrote a post onΒ How To Create Your Own History Timeline! Β You will find ideas for pretty much every personality of familyβ¦ creative, tech loving, small spaces, hands-on, etcβ¦
*Reading Comprehension Worksheets-
–Β Meet Kaya Reading Guide
*The American Girl website has some nice worksheets-
– Meet Kaya Guide
*Online Fun
–How Much Do You Know About Kaya Quiz
*No Groans Book Reports
Ughhhh! Β NOT BOOK REPORTS!! Β Can’t we just READ the books?!?
WAIT! Β I promised this isn’t BORING history!! Β There really are some ways you can share about some of the great books you are reading in this Native American unit study!
If you are still doubting meβ¦try one of these Β Book Reportsβ¦ Β show what you know with a Book Report Cake, a Rainbow Report, or a Pizza Box Book Report! Β See doesnβt this sound fun?!? Β If youβre still not convinced may try making a book reportΒ posterΒ Β (this family made a giant poster from the Kristen series!).
*CurateΒ your own Native American Tribes Museum!
If this sounds a bit too much to do, no fears! Β Itβs a MINI museum!
Here are some ideas on how to make your own mini museum (not history specific, but youβll get the idea)! Β I have done this just with my kids, but also in a co-op. Β SUPER fun!! Β This would be a great project to work on throughout this unit study, adding all your hands-on projects, pictures from field trips, creative book reports, art, and even recipes youβve made to the museum! Β We hosted a night for friends and family to come learn all about what we had been studying.
* Find whatever outlet that excites your kids!
I found this American Girl Video on You Tube made by an AG fan, a great way to show
what you know. π
*Hands-On !Β
Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this unit to see a list
of some of the fun crafts, cooking activities, & other creative ideas!
*Language Arts/Grammar Ideas-
* You may choose to use your regular grammar curriculum, add just a few of the Β ideas below into the mix, or use it all.
*Take advantage of online/printable freebies
Hereβs a website with some short Daily Grammar reviews
* Use your reading materials for grammar practice
Simply choose a sentence, or photocopy a page from selected reading.
Depending on what skill you want to emphasize, have your child diagramΒ a few sentences, or find all the verbs, nouns, etc…, or whatever skill needsΒ work.
*Do what works for you !
You may choose to use your regular grammar lessons, add just a few of these ideas in, or follow NONE or all of the ideas below.Β Isnβt homeschooling wonderful sometimes?
*Vocabulary-
+Teaching multiple ages?
Start with the lists below taken from each week’s core reading.Β You could add more words, easier or more difficult related words, or choose a list of words from some of the other Native America Books that suits your needs best!
You can find a great list of suggested books for this unitΒ HEREΒ andΒ HERE
+Roots of LanguageΒ Β
It might also be fun to include some words that we use today that have
origins in Native American words (ex. moccasin)
– https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/native-american-words/hickory
+Core Reading Vocabulary ListsΒ
Or you can use my lists that are taken from each weekβs core reading.
If your child is old enough to be proficient in using a computer, it mightΒ be a fun activity to include copy & pasted images along with some of theΒ particularly foreign words. (ex. petroglyph, butte, etc…)
You will also find a Vocabulary Word Search and Vocabulary BINGO in theΒ
FREE Native America Kaya Printable Power Pack!!Β Β
***Did you notice the FREE part? Β ***
*Vocabulary Lists:
*Week 1:
1. legend Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 2. Butte Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 3. peak Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 4. canyon Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 5. petroglyph
6. expedition Β Β Β Β 7. Appaloosa Β Β Β 8. allies Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 9. ancestors Β Β Β Β 10. raid
*Week 2:
1. lodge Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 2. awl Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 3. buckskin Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 4. sinew Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 5. elder
6. quill Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 7. sacred Β Β Β Β 8. parfleches Β Β Β Β Β Β 9. serenade Β Β 10. hides
*Week 3:
1. scout Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 2. journal Β Β Β Β Β 3. missionary Β Β Β Β 4. treaty Β Β Β Β Β Β 5. raid
6. memorial Β Β Β 7. surrender Β Β 8. exile Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 9. chief Β Β Β Β Β Β 10. reservation
*Copy Work/Narration ideas-
* Choose a favorite passage from the reading to copy.
This could be something very descriptive of the time and place Kaya lived, dialogue to practice use of quotations, or a song or poem from one of the people we studied that week.
* Use some of the Scripture verses if you are using the Bible lessons in this unit.
*Free Kaya Printables
There are lots of Native American themed blank copy work/narration pages included in this packet.Β You will also find pages for the poems, Bible verses, and quotes from Chief Joseph and others.
* Poetry related to the study from each week
* βIndian ChildrenβΒ by Annette Wynne
*Excerpt from the Nez Perce story “Heart of the Monster”
* This weekβs Scripture verses-
–Genesis 1
–Genesis 2:7
–Colossians 1:16-20
–Romans 1:20
–Psalm 19:1-4
–Acts 14:15-17
* βThe Flower Fed Buffaloesβ by Vachel Lindsay
*Copy this recipe for Nez Perce Fry Bread
* This weekβs Scripture verses-
–1 Peter 1:3-5
–John 16:33
–1 John 5:4-5
–Hebrews 4:16
–Psalm 21
–1 John 3:1-24
* βSacajaweaβΒ byΒ Robert Beecham
(This is an absolutely lovely resource!)
*Chief Joseph’sΒ Speeches and statements
You may like to choose one of those, or try a portion or all of Chief Josephβs famous surrender speech below-
From Chief Joseph’s Speech-
“I am tired of fighting. Our chiefs are killed. The old men are all dead. It is the young men who say yes or no. He who led on the young men is dead. It is cold, and we have no blankets; the little children are freezing to death. My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food. No one knows where they are—perhaps freezing to death. I want to have time to look for my children, and see how many of them I can find. Maybe I shall find them among the dead. Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever”.
* This weekβs Scripture verses-
+ Acts 13:6-12 (Saul-Paul & Elymas)
+ John 1:42, Luke 6:14 (Simon-Peter)
+ Genesis 35:10 (Jacob-Israel)
–1 Peter 1:3-5
–John 16:33
–1 John 5:4-5
–Hebrews 4:16
–Psalm 21
–1 John 3:1-24
*Bible Ideas for Native America-
American Girl Kaya Unit Study
*Bible Studyβ Β From the Beginning
*Week 1: Creation Stories
*Week 2: Life and Death
*Week 3: What’s In A Name?
*Week 1: Creation Stories
*The reading this week included many Nez Perce stories, including their creation story. Β Here are some videos, Scriptures, talk & think kind of discussion starters, and even some coloring pages for any βlittlesβ who might be listening in, or for use in your notebooks or lapbooks.
*Read & Explore!
–The Days of Creation
–Heart of the Monster Creation Story
–Wise Owl Creation Story
*Watch!
–Biblical Creation Story
[YouTube video, like a story-telling of the Biblical creation story (not animated)]
–Genesis 1-2 Creation
–Heart of the Monster, the Nez Perce Creation Story
* Story of Creation Coloring Pages-
– Creation Coloring Page
–Β Days of Creation Coloring Page
–Β Calvary Curriculum Coloring and Activity Pages
* WhatΒ Does God Say About His Creation?
–Genesis 1
–Genesis 2:7
–Colossians 1:16-20
–Romans 1:20
–Psalm 19:1-4
–Acts 14:15-17
* Some things to think and talk about…
+How did the Nez Perce explain how humans came to be?
+ Almost every culture has some type of creation story.
Why do you think this is?
+What does God say about the creation of humans and this whole world?
+ What are some ways that God reveals Himself through creation?
(Kayaβs people were obviously seeking to explain what they experienced in the awe of nature!)
+What is our right response to the AMAZING creation of this world?
+ Compare the Nez Perceβs story of creation to Godβs creation of man from the
ground. (see page 4 in Kayaβs World)
* Just for fun!
Here is an excerpt from the book of Genesis translated into the
Nez Perce language.Β You can find a themed writing page for this in the Kaya Printable Pack.
–Β Genesis- In Nez Perce
*Printable Power Pack-
-Scripture Copy Work Pages
-Beauty of Creation Activity
-In the BeginningΒ (drawing page)
*Week 2: Life & Death
* Read the story
-βHow Bear Helped Nimiipuuβ Β inΒ βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β, Β on pg. 22-23.
* Some things to think and talk about…
+ Discuss why this was such a well known & important story to the Nez Perce.
+ The world in which the Nez Perce lived was filled with danger.Β It doesnβtΒ take more than watching the evening news to see that though the dangersΒ are often different today, the world is filled with many problems.
-How did the Nez Perce live with all the dangers?
-What did Kaya do when she was afraid?
-Do you think their way of thinking helped?Β Why or why not?
-What are some dangers that we face in our world today?
-What are you afraid of?
-How do you face your fears?
-What hope in both life & death do we have as Christians ?
–What is our “living hope” ?Β
–A Living Hope Object Lesson
* What Does God Say About Hope?
–1 Peter 1:3-5
–John 16:33
–1 John 5:4-5
–Hebrews 4:16
–Psalm 21
–1 John 3:1-24
*Watch!
+Do Not Fear!
+Take Heart
*Coloring Pages-
– Hope in Christ Coloring Pages- Story 1
–Β Hope in Christ Coloring and Activity Pages- Story 2
*Printable Power Pack-
-Scripture Copy Work and writing pages
-Hope Coloring Page
* Reading
-The naming of children was a very important part of life for theΒ Native Americans.
Read the inset again on pg. 13 of Β βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β.
–The Plateau Tribes Naming Ceremony
* Think About & DiscussΒ the importance of names in the Bible.
The Nez Perce believed that names were extremely important.Β So important in fact, that they didnβt give their children permanent names until they were around 12 years old!Β
β The Native American Naming Ceremony
βΒ Native American Naming Traditions
βNative American Names and What They Mean
BUTβ¦
Did you know that names are very important to God as well?
He uses names to help us understand WHO He is!Β
-How many names do YOU have?
-How many names does God have?
-Read about some of the Names of Jesus here.
-Why does He have so many names?
Did you know that sometimes when He walked on the earth, He even gave
new names to people to remind them who THEY were to Him!
Read the Scriptures below and see if you can find the name changes!
+ Acts 13:6-12Β
-What does your name mean?
-Ask your parents how they decided what to name you!
-If you could choose a name for yourself, what it would it be?Β Why?
Even though God may not have changed your name, He wants you to know
that who YOU are is very important to Him.Β
-Read who God says YOU are !Β orΒ Who I Say You Are
*Read more-
–Psalm 124:8
β1 John 3:1
–Acts 2:21
–Matthew 6:9
–Psalm 34:3
–Proverbs 22:1-2
*Exploring the Names of Jesus-
–The Names of Jesus Family DevotionalΒ Β (You can use this any time of the year and it’s free)
–The Names of Jesus Kids Companion Unit Study
*Family Movie Night-
If you haven’t seen Overcomer, it’s a great family night movie and it is PERFECT for this week’s Bible study!
*Printable Power Pack-
-Scripture Copy Work Pages
-The Meaning of MY Name
*Native America Unit- Science Ideas:
*Week 1: Coyotes Horses
*Week 2: Buffalo/ Salmon
*Week 3: Seasons and the Nez Perce
*Week 1: Coyotes, Horses, & the Nez Perce
* This unit lends itself particularly well to the study of
woodland animals. I have included a couple of animals that have been mentioned in each weekβs reading & some links to websites where you will find tons of super cool facts !
* Coyotes-
+Read!
–Β Coyotes!
–Β What Is A Coyote?
– Coyote Stories !
– Coyote Facts
–Β Coyotes On the Move!
– Ranger Rick Coyotes!
+Watch!
– Amazing Coyotes!
– Animal Fact Friday at Wildlife Prairie Park- Coyote
– Coyote, the Trickster
+Explore It More!
–Coyote WebQuest
–Coyote Web Puzzles
–Make an origami Coyote
+Coloring!
+Printable Power Pack-
-All About Coyotes
-Coyote Coloring Page
* Horses-
+Read!
–Β Horses Unit Study
–Β Horse Science
–Β Explore Biology- Horses!
–American Appaloosa
–Β Appaloosa Museum
+Watch!
–Β The Nez Perce and Their Horses
– Horse Facts for Kids
+Explore It More!
–Horse Labeling Worksheet
–How to draw a horse
–Horse Word Find
+Coloring!
–Horses Coloring PagesΒ Β (Lots!)
–Nez Perce on an Appaloosa Coloring Page
+Printable Power Pack-
-All About Horses
-Labeling the Parts of a Horse Worksheet
-Horse Coloring Page
-Draw an Appaloosa Page
*Week 2:Β Buffalo, Salmon, and the Nez Perce
* Buffalo!
+READ:
+Read βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β – p. 42-43
–Β The American Buffalo
–Β The Buffalo
–Β Buffalo Hunt!
–What Do You Do With A Buffalo?
+WATCH:
–All About the American Bison
– Bison and the Great Plains
+EXPLORE:
–Β Buffalo Plains Indians
(This link is an educational site for the state of South Dakota. Β It is packed with lots of good information….printables…activity pages,etc.Β and tons about Buffalo!)
–Β How To Draw A Buffalo
–Β Buffalo Habitat
(Maps of where the buffalo were & which states they can be found in now. Β This would be a fun tie in to add to your mapping in geography.)
– Buffalo Painting Art Project
+Coloring Pages-
–Β Buffalo Coloring Page
–Β Bison Coloring Page
+Printable Power Pack-
-All About Buffalo
-Buffalo Coloring Page
* Salmon-
+READ:
-Read βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- p. 40-41
*Everything you want to know about Salmon
– Amazing Salmon
–Β Salmon and the Nez Perce
– Fun Facts About Salmon
– Different Kinds of Salmon
+WATCH:
–Β The Magic School Bus Goes Upstream
(Full Episode of Magic School Bus Goes Upstream)
–> Β The Magic School Bus Goes Upstream!Β Β (stream)
–Molly Of Denali Answers Salmon Questions
–Science Trek- Β Salmon!
+EXPLORE:
– Salmon Coloring Book
(A entire salmon coloring book with TONS of information. Who knew?!)
– A Salmon Tale
–Salmon Recipe
(Think you don’t like fish? Β Try this recipe! Β YUM!)
*Coloring Pages & Notebooking Resources-
–Salmon Coloring Pages Β Β (Lots!)
– Chinook Salmon Coloring Page
–Pacific Salmon Coloring Page
+PRINT:
+Printable Power Pack-
-Salmon Life Cycle Page
-Salmon Coloring Page
-Recipe Cards
*Week 3: Seasons & the Nez Perce
+READ:
– Β Read βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- Β Β p. 36-39
Using the inset on page 37, see if you can estimate which months coincideΒ with our calendar months today.
-How Long Has There Been Seasons?
+Genesis 1:14
+Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
–The Science of Seasons
–Β Reasons For Seasons
– Questions About the Seasons
–Β How The Seasons Came To Be
(Native American stories about howΒ the seasons came to be)
+EXPLORE:
–Why Do We Have Seasons Β (NASA Interactive)
–What Causes the Seasons to Change – Β Science Project
–How Can the Sun Tell You the Season?
-Make a chart of the seasons and crops/food sources of the Nez Perce.
You could use a wheel and cut out, color, and paste pictures or drawingsΒ in each section, for example. You could include the animals we have studiedΒ that may have been used for food. Β Another idea…make the chart based on whatΒ crops/food sources you eat seasonally in your own part of the world. MaybeΒ even grow something seasonal. π
-Native Americans, The Moon, and Seasons
(Both links have about the same information, but the second link includesΒ pictures- this might be a good/creative activity to chart as well)
–Β Seasons and the Native Americans
–Β Full Moon AlmanacΒ
+WATCH:
–The Reasons For the Seasons
–What Causes Seasons?
–Why Are There Seasons?
–Sesame Street Seasons Songs
+PRINT:
+Printable Power Pack-
-Native America Seasons and Moons
*Native AmericaΒ Unit: Β Geography Ideas-
*Week 1- The Pacific Northwest
*Week 2- Tribes & Travels: Β The Friends and the Enemies
*Week 3- Lewis & Clark Β (Cartography)
*Week 1: The Pacific Northwest
*READ & WATCH:
+Intro to the Pacific Northwest
–Regions of the United States
–The Northwest Region
–The Pacific Northwest Region Β (Full lesson)
–The Pacific Northwest In Pictures
–The Pacific Northwest Indians
– Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest
– Video- Top 10 Places to See in the Pacific Northwest
– Video- Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest
– Video- Native Peoples of the Northwest
*MAP IT:
+ Below are two great links to free printable maps you can use for this activity!
–Β Printable Map of the United States
–Β United States Map
+Use one of the maps of the US to label the following-
-The states that are part of the Pacific Northwest region
-The state you live in.
-The area the Nez Perce inhabited in 1764
-The Nez Perce land reservation today
( http://www.nezperce.org/rezinfo/npreservation.htm)
-Geographical points of interest in the reading such as:
+The Bitterroot Mountains
+Heart of Monster landmark in Idaho
+The Snake, Clearwater, and Salmon Rivers
+ This is a general Study of Native Americans.
There is a lot of information here. If you will scroll down to the bottom of the page you will find a very clearly made map of many of the NW tribes that are mentioned in our reading. (Kayaβs World- p. 44-45)
*Hands-On History-
+Start a diorama.
Each week you can add the things you are studying! Β This week, find some pictures online of the Pacific Northwest.Β What beautiful country ! Use these in your diorama as the backdrop.
+ Or create a paper mache or Salt Dough Map of the Pacific Northwest region.
+ Play some interactive games online!
–Β Native Americans Online Learning Games
–Β Native Americans Interactive MapΒ Β Β Β ( *Interactive map*)
+Printable Power Pack-
-All About Idaho
-The Pacific NorthwestΒ (Mapping)
-Pacific Northwest Forest Coloring Page
*Week 2:Β Tribes & Travels, Friends & Enemies
*READ & WATCH:
+Read Β βWelcome to Kayaβs World 1764β- Β p. 44-46
+Idaho
– All About Idaho
– Geography of Idaho
– Video- Great States! Β Idaho
– Video- Idaho For Kids!
–Β Idaho State Mini Unit Study
+ Oregon
–Oregon For Kids
–Kids Discover! Β Oregon
(Be sure to check out the Native Peoples of Oregon section!)
–State Study Oregon
–Video- Β Great States! Β Oregon
–Video- All About Oregon
–Oregon Regions Printable Map
+Washington
–All About Washington
–Washington Facts
–Washington Activities and Printables
–Video- The State of Washington
*Mapping-
+What is Cartography?
+Video- What is a Cartographer?
-Try making a map online!
–Β Map Making Activities
– Map Making Β (For older students)
+Make a map showing the areas populated by the Nez Perce.
Make a list of Nez Perce Friends and Nez Perce Enemies.
Write the tribes friendly with the Nez Perce in blue, and those who were enemies in red.
Make a key on the bottom of your map to show the difference between the two.
+Maps & links to the Nez Perceβs βneighborsβ, both friends & foes-
–Β Idaho
–Β Oregon
–Β Washington
*Hands On-
* Add items studied this week to your diorama-
–Β Houses of Native AmericansΒ (printable models of longhouses, etc)
–Β Friends, Neighbors, and Enemies
*Coloring Pages-
–Oregon Coloring Pages
–Idaho Coloring Pages
–Washington Coloring Pages
+Printable Power Pack-
-The Nez Perce:Β Friends and Enemies
*Week 3: Lewis & Clark
*Reading & Mapping-
+Lewis and Clark Expedition Β (Intro in song π Β )
+Mapping West
+Who Were Lewis & Clark?
+Explore With Lewis & Clark
+Interactive Timeline of the Lewis & Clark Expedition
+EVERYTHING Lewis & Clark
(Such a fun site to explore! Β Scroll down to explore the route and the Native American tribes they met along the way!)
+Video- Β The Lewis & Clark Expedition
+Video- Lewis & Clark Expedition Β (Sacagawea)
+Printable Lewis & Clark Introduction and Worksheets
+Lewis & Clark’s Adventure West Interactive
+Lewis & Clark’s Journal WebQuest
+Brain POP! Β Lewis & Clark Game
+Another quick overview of the topic & some great printable maps to use along with this weekβs reading.
–Β http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/l/lewisandclark.shtml
*Hands On-
+Go West With Lewis & Clark
(A choose your own adventure type game online)
+Lewis & Clark were cartographers.
Review what a cartographer is. Look onlineΒ at some of the maps they created from what they experienced on their journey.
Choose a map making activity below to try!
– Lewis & Clark Map Making Activity Β (with suggestions for all ages!)
+Make a Lewis & Clark Lapbook!
+Native Language- Names of Plants & Animals
(Listen to the audio and see if you can say the names along with the Native speaker!)
+Add to & finish up your diorama-
Here are some links to coloring pages you might like to use-
–Β Lewis & Clark Coloring Pages
–Β Lewis & Clark Expedition Coloring Pages
(There are 3 different pages)
+More Coloring Pages
–William Clark Coloring Page
–Meriwether Lewis Coloring Page
–Lewis & Clark on the Missouri River
-Color ‘Birds On the Trail’Β Β and Β ‘Animals On the Trail‘
–Lewis & Clark Return
+Super fun interactive journey along with Lewis & Clark from Scholastic !
–Β http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/lewis_clark/prepare.htm
– The Journey Begins
– Thomas Jefferson
– Louisiana Purchase
– What to pack?
– Make a specimen box
– Meet the team
+Printable Power Pack-
-The Lewis & Clark Expedition
-Who Were Lewis & Clark
-Who Was Sacagawea
-Map the Lewis & Clark Expedition
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*Native American Art
+Read!
–Native American Art
–Full Lesson on Native American Art
–Traditional Native American Art Lessons with Activities
–History- Native American Art
–American Indian Art
–Video: Β Discovering American Indian Art
*Explore It More!
-Short lesson and activity for Native American Artist John Nieto
–Weave a Wampum Belt Online
–North American Indian Shield Art Lesson and Activity
– HUGE Collection of Native American Art Lessons for K-12
(Even if you don’t choose to do any of these lessons, scroll through for full size, colored art images!)
–Abstract Native American Art Project
–How To Draw Native American PotteryΒ ; Β How To Draw A Native American Headdress
(These would be fun to draw then decorate with sand painting, or any other medium!)
*Analyzing Art
-Worksheet onΒ How to Analyze an Artwork
–Making Art FunΒ β a show what you know kind of printable
-Some moreΒ artist studyΒ ideas to use from my favorite Kitchen Table Classroom!
* DON’T FORGET to get your
FREE Native America Unit Study Printables !
Also, be sure to follow my otherΒ American Girl Pages on Pinterest
for all kinds of additional ideas! Β Click —>Β Β HEREΒ Β for Kaya’s Page.
*You can follow along our American History adventure with the next unit in this series,
American Girl Felicity: Colonial America 1774 Unit Study !
If you love this Unit Study, check out the Printable Power Packs and the live
PDF Versions all in a neat BUNDLE!
–> Check out all the American Girl Printables in the Book Store!
*Other FREE American Girl History Units from Fields of Daisies~
*Overview of All American Girl Unit Studies
(An outline of the scope and sequence covered in each of the AG Units)
*FREE Native America Unit Study- Β AG Kaya
+Kaya Printable Power PackΒ Β (Free!)
+Native America (Kaya) Unit Study- PDF Version
+Kaya Native America Pinterest Board
*FREEΒ Colonial America Unit Study β AG Felicity
+Felicity Printable Power Pack
+Colonial America Β (Felicity) Unit Study- Β PDF Version
+A Colonial America Christmas- Β Hands-On History Β (Free)
+A Colonial America Christmas- Β Printable Power Pack
+Felicity- Colonial America Pinterest Board
+Colonial America (Felicity) Christmas Pinterest Board
*FREE Southwest Frontier America Unit Study β AG Josefina
+Josefina Printable Power Pack
+Southwest Frontier Β (Josefina) Unit Study- Β PDF Version
+Christmas Southwestern Frontier- Hands-On History Β (Free)
+Josefina- Frontier America Pinterest Board
+Southwestern Frontier (Josefina) Christmas Pinterest Board
*FREE Pioneer America Unit Study β AG Kirsten
+Kirsten Printable Power Pack
+Pioneer America (Kirsten) Unit Study- PDF Version
+Kirsten- Β Pioneer America Pinterest Board
+Pioneer America (Kirsten) Christmas Pinterest Board
*FREE Civil War America Unit Study β AG Addy
+Addy Printable Power Pack
+Civil War (Addy) Unit Study- Β PDF Version
+Addy- Civil War America Pinterest Board
+Civil War (Addy) Christmas Pinterest Board
*FREE 1900 Turn of the Century America Unit Study β AG Samantha
+Samantha Printable Power PackΒ Β (My FAVORITE yet!!!)
+Turn of the Century (Samantha) Unit Study- Β PDF Version
+Samantha- Β Turn of the Century Pinterest Board
+Turn of the Century (Samantha) Christmas Pinterest Board
*FREE The Great Depression Unit Study- Β AG Kit
+The Great Depression (Kit) Unit Study- Β PDF Version
+Kit Printable Power Pack
+Kit- The Great Depression Pinterest Board
*FREE World War 2 Unit Study- Β AG Molly
+World War 2 (Molly) Unit Study- Β PDF Version
+World War 2 (Molly) Unit Printable POWER Pack!
+WW2 File Folder Game
+World War 2 Unit Study Printables BUNDLE! Β Β (*NEW!)
+Molly- World War 2 Pinterest Board
24 Comments
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We do not own the Welcome to Kaya’s world books. Is this book necessary to complete the study or can you get around that with the other resources provided? We do own the book set.
willowchenoah
Hello!
You can definitely complete all the units without these books. If youβre able to find them in your local library or borrow them from someone, they do add a lot to the studies however π
~Chenoah
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Justine
This has been an amazing resource and my kids are thoroughly enjoying it. Thank you so much for putting this together and offering it to other homeschool families! We LOVE it!!
willowchenoah
Hi Justine!
Iβm so glad your family has been enjoying itπ Kaya is the very first unit I wrote on my blog, and itβs so encouraging to hear that itβs still being used, and families are having fun learning together! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a comment! Wishing you a wonderful year !
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Thank you! This is truly awesome!
willowchenoah
Hello !
Thank you for your nice comment ! I have a printable pack to go along with this unit if you’d like. It’s a freebie right
now too. π 50 pages… things like weekly plans, field trip suggestions, vocabulary bingo & crossword puzzles, copywork pages, etc…
Let me know if you’d like it and I can send you the file.
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Melissa
Thank you so much for these resources! Such a lot of work, and I feel so, so thankful to you!
willowchenoah
Hello Melissa ~
Thank you so much for your nice comment!
I hope you enjoy the Kaya Unit (and maybe some of the other American Girl Units as well!)
If you use Pinterest, I am always adding new ideas I find to the boards.
Here is a link to the Kaya Board:
https://www.pinterest.com/willowchenoah/kaya-native-america-unit-study-american-girl-histo/
and to my main page:
https://www.pinterest.com/willowchenoah/
Thanks again!
Tara
I NEVER comment on blogs… but I MUST say a huge THANK YOU to you for all the work you have done with these American Girl Unit Studies. I am so bummed I found you only and hour AFTER I bought a unit study for 8 of the dolls! I can HONESTLY say that yours are by far so much BETTER than what I bought! What a blessing! God Bless!
willowchenoah
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment Taraπ It was really encouraging to read. I hope you will still be able to find some fun extras to add to the units you already purchased. I’m not sure if you’ve found me on Pinterest, but I have Christmas idea boards for many of the dolls which you might enjoy! Wishing you and your family a great year of learning together !
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Jennifer
This is fantastic!! Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much!!
willowchenoah
Hi Jennifer~
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. π
Be sure to check out my Pinterest page for Kaya too. I am adding new pins every week.
~Chenoah
Liz Menon
Can’t express how happy I am to have stumbled upon your website. You obviously put a lot of care and thought into these unit studies. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing!!!!
willowchenoah
Hello Liz~
Thank you so much for taking the time to write !
I’m working on the Addy Unit right now and next I will post the Samantha Unit.
Hope you enjoy them. π
~Chenoah
Kory
Thank you so much! What an awesome resource! π
willowchenoah
Thanks Kory! π