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Lesson Plan: Understanding Native American Housing Styles

Lesson Duration: 30 Minutes

Grade Level: 3

Learning Objectives

• Students will be able to describe various Native American housing styles and their adaptations to the environment.
• Students will understand how geography influenced the types of homes Native American tribes constructed.
• Students will create a 3D model of a Native American housing style.

Relevant Standard

SS3H1: Describe early American Indian cultures and their development in North America, focusing on their housing styles and adaptation to the environment.

Materials Needed

• Modeling clay or cardboard
• Markers
• Scissors
• Sketch paper
• Pictures of Native American houses (Tipis, Longhouses, Adobe homes)

Lesson Activities

Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Start the lesson by asking students what they know about Native American cultures.
2. Introduce the various types of housing used by Native Americans, such as tipis, longhouses, and adobe homes.
3. Briefly explain how the environment (climate, resources) influenced the construction of these homes.

Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

1. Show images of different Native American housing styles.
   • {The image of a tipi set against a mountainous backdrop with a clear blue sky.}
   • {The image of a longhouse constructed with wooden logs and a thatched roof, surrounded by trees.}
   • {The image of an adobe home with a flat roof in a desert landscape.}
2. Discuss each housing style:
   • Tipis: Portable homes used by nomadic tribes, ideal for the plains, easily assembled and disassembled.
   • Longhouses: Built by tribes in the Northeast, they were large, communal homes made from wood, allowing families to live together.
   • Adobe homes: Used by tribes in the Southwest, these homes were made from mud and straw, excellent for hot climates.

Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

1. Divide students into small groups.
2. Each group selects a housing style and discusses the following:
   • What materials were used?
   • Why was that style appropriate for their environment?
   • How does this housing reflect the tribe's way of life?
3. After discussion, each group shares their findings with the class.

Independent Practice (5 Minutes)

1. Instruct students to create a simple 3D model of their chosen Native American housing style using modeling clay or cardboard.
2. Encourage them to incorporate materials and environmental features that relate to the housing style.

Conclusion (2 Minutes)

• Recap the different Native American housing styles discussed in class.
• Emphasize how the environment plays a crucial role in shaping the homes of different cultures.

Homework

1. Task: Write a short paragraph about which Native American housing style you would like to live in and why. Include details about the materials used and the environment.

   • Correct Answer Example: "I would like to live in a tipi because it is easy to move and made from animal skins. It is perfect for living in the plains where there are lots of animals and space."

2. Task: Draw a picture of your favorite type of Native American house and label the materials used.

   • Correct Answer Example: A drawing of a longhouse labeled with "wood", "thatch", and "fireplace".

Assessment

• Students will be assessed based on their participation in group discussions, the creativity of their 3D models, and the clarity of their homework assignments.

Extensions

• For students interested in further exploration, provide additional resources on famous Native American tribes and their architectural innovations throughout history.

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This lesson plan effectively combines direct instruction, hands-on activities, and independent practice to engage third-grade students in the understanding of early American Indian cultures.