Start Your Native American Lesson Plans with a Book

Is your class learning about Native Americans living in the different United States regions? This 6-page printable mini-book has scenes, images, and information about the indigenous tribes of the American Southwest. Students will discover the types of housing they lived in, the climate, and how they used their environment to survive and meet their basic needs: food, clothing, and shelter.

Discover Native American History – 5th Grade 

The indigenous peoples of the Southwest include many different tribes, each with its own history and traditions. This region’s rich culture and history is worth exploring in the elementary classroom. By learning about the Southwest Native Americans, young students will understand more about the Southwest Native American culture and the rich history and important contributions that they have made to the United States.

✂️ Download, Print, and Cut!

This template makes for a simple book creation process. To create your mini books, print one single-sided book and keep the pages in the order they were printed. Then, copy the pages as packets.

One packet will make two books for students. Give each pair of students a packet and have them cut the pages down the center, then staple their mini-books down the left-hand side.

Use the dropdown arrow beside the Download button to choose between the editable Google Slides or PDF version of the resource.

This resource was created by Katy Blevins, a teacher in Georgia and Teach Starter collaborator.