Native American Power Point Project

Native American Power Point Project

1. by Mia Tipton, Grade 5 Social Studies

   • Ojectives: Students will describe early cultures and settlements in North America prior to contact with Europeans. Students will design a power point presentation to present this information. Standards: 5.1.1-5.1.4 (adw)

2. Students will read and discuss text in class about Native Americans in U.S. history.

   • Students will complete reviews and workbook pages to assess understanding of context.
     • Students will use video clips and visual images to enhance reading and understanding of content.
       • Student will complete power point training session to learn how to design a power point.
         • Student will be given a rubric and project instructions on what to research for their assigned tribe and what components are needed for their presentation.
           • Students will research and design an 8 slide power point presentation on their assigned tribe.

3. Scaffolding Strategies to be used

   • Show and Tell/ Visuals: pictures and video clips to show reality of Native American life and culture and what a power point presentation looks like
     • Background Knowledge: students will share their insight and previous knowledge of Native Americans
       • Graphic Organizer: to help students focus on specific questions to research and answer and organize them by category
         • Read Aloud: reading the text aloud as a class and taking/copying notes to reinforce significant events, people, and ideas
           • PreTeach Vocabulary: reviewing the vocabulary words and using them in context while reading

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