Students may choose to present information about the Chumash Native Americans or another Native American group for their news show.
These links provide more information about various California Native American tribes, including the Chumash, the Yurok, and the Miwok.
California Native Americans and their Reservations
This site helps to explain why there are the different terms "Native American," "First Nations," "indigenous people," and "American Indian."
Find out more about different Native American groups.
A list of Native American children's books from the Council for Indian Education.
Remind students that Mary Youngblood broke through gender barriers by being the first woman to play the Native American flute professionally. This link provides more background on other Native American women who have achieved fame.
Visit these Web sites for more information about different kinds of traditional and modern Native American music.
