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The First Americans

Step 1. Questions

Research one of the Native American peoples. Here are some questions to help you think about your research.
  • Where did Native Americans live?
  • How did they live?
  • How did their lives change when Europeans settled America?
  • What are their lives like today?
To begin, visit the Internet sites in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read your local newspaper, or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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Lewis and Clark: Native Americans
Check out this site to get an overview of more than 50 Native Americans tribes and bands that saw the western U.S. before Lewis and Clark ever set foot on it.

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Southwest Native Americans
Visit this site to get information on the art, food, religion, and language of southwest Native American tribes including the Apache, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, and Zuni.

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California Native Americans
Explore this site for information about the history and lifestyle of the Native American Ohlone tribe.

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Search Engines
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www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.org


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