6th Grade Indigenous Societies In North America Lesson Plan (Social Studies)

Topic: Indigenous Societies in North America

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain the characteristics and lifestyles of the various indigenous societies that lived in North America prior to European colonization.

Materials

• Images of indigenous societies from North America (e.g. Native Americans, Inuit, etc.)
• Handouts with information about the lifestyles and customs of the different indigenous societies
• Colored pencils or markers

Warm-up

• Ask students to share what they know about indigenous societies in North America. Write their answers on the board.
• Ask students what characteristics they think all indigenous societies in North America shared. Write their answers on the board.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of indigenous societies and explain that these are societies that existed in North America before European colonization.
• Use maps to show the locations of different indigenous societies in North America.
• Use photographs or other visual materials to show what life was like in these societies.
• Use the handout to provide more information about indigenous societies in North America.

Guided Practice:

• Have students work in small groups to research and present on a specific indigenous society from North America.
• Provide support and guidance as needed.

Independent Practice:

• Have students choose one indigenous society to research in more depth.
• Have them create a poster or presentation to share with the class on their chosen society.

Closure:

• Review the important points of the lesson.
• Ask students to reflect on what they have learned and how it impacts them personally.

Assessment:

• Observe students during the guided and independent practice activities to assess their understanding of the topic.
• Collect and review the projects for understanding of the topic and use of research skills.