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This primary source describes the importance of the buffalo and hide painting for the Plains Indians. It is geared toward intermediate elementary students. You will find teacher information, art work and information for students to read.This would also be a good website for the Art teacher in you.

5th graders learn about explorers in social studies and we do a research unit in media.  This site is very cool because it has actual documents that contain personal accounts by American explorers, Indians, missionaries, traders and settlers.  I love reading the actual words from these famous pioneers from long ago.  I think it gives kids something "real" to relate to when studying history.

3rd graders in the Millard School District are required to learn about the Omaha Indians.  This site shows photographs, artifacts, and gives first hand information about the local tribe.

This site provides documents on American Indian life.  There is biographical information, index resources, and other information. The most valuable part of the website is the archive of manuscripts and written resources by influential individuals.