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Native Americans Today

Native American Contributions

Day 15of 180
Week 3of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Native Americans are still an important part of our country

2

Recognize the ongoing cultural contributions of Native American people

3

Develop respect for different cultures and ways of life

📖 Scripture Connection

Galatians 3:28

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

— Galatians 3:28 (WEB)

All people are valuable in God's eyes, regardless of their background or culture

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large world map
  • Pictures of modern Native American communities
  • Colored pencils
  • Drawing paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and show pictures of modern Native American communities, explaining that Native Americans are still an important part of our country today

💭 Review Question: What do you know about Native Americans today?
2Teaching (10 min)

Discuss how Native American cultures continue to thrive and contribute to our society today, highlighting modern achievements and traditions

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Native Americans live in all 50 states
  • Many tribes continue to preserve their traditional languages and customs
  • Native Americans work in many different jobs and careers
  • Some tribes manage important environmental and cultural preservation projects
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do Native Americans help take care of our country?
  • What interesting things have you learned about Native American cultures?
3Activity: Native American Community Portrait (7 min)
drawing

Students draw a picture showing Native Americans in a modern setting

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use the drawing paper and colored pencils
  2. Draw a scene showing Native Americans doing everyday activities
  3. Include details that show they are part of our modern world
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace and color a pre-drawn community scene

Challenge: Add written descriptions about the people in the drawing

4Closing (3 min)

Share drawings and discuss what we learned about Native Americans today

📝 Review Questions:
  • Are Native Americans still important in our country?
  • What did you learn today about Native American people?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for creating all people special and unique. Help us respect and love everyone you have made.

Coming up: Next week, we'll learn more about how different cultures share God's love

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 22:2

“The rich and the poor meet together; Yahweh is the maker of them all.”

— Proverbs 22:2 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Repeat verse while making hand motions showing people meeting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children understand that Native Americans are not just historical figures, but living, contributing members of modern society

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Avoid stereotypes about Native Americans
  • Emphasize respect and appreciation for cultural differences
  • Encourage curiosity about diverse cultures
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might have limited understanding of cultural diversity

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Signs of respect and genuine interest in learning about others

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Read a book about a modern Native American child
  • Research a current Native American community online
  • Learn about a Native American artist or leader

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