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Title:
| Literature: "Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich |
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Description:
| These sites are about the book "Birchbark House," which features a Native American family living on the frontier. The book has been compared to the "Little House" books, although the main characters are part of the Ojibwe (also called Chippewa) tribe. Includes activities about the book and information on Minnesota, Lake Superior, and the Ojibwe tribe. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| The Birchbark House
This site includes a plot summary, discussion of settings and characterizations, and
a class project idea.
The Birchbark House
This two-page pdf has questions about "The Birchbark House."
Minnesota Secretary of State
This is a timeline that highlights important events in Minnesota's history, including some events involving Ojibwa.
Anishinabe-Ojibwe-Chippewa: Culture of an Indian Nation
EDSITEment's lesson plan over the Ojibwe culture includes links to drawings of clothing, the history of moccasins, information about birchbark, and a first-hand account of traditional sugaring methods. The site is geared for students in grades third through fifth. There is a link to a companion lesson plan, "Not 'Indians,' Many Tribes: Native American Diversity."
Lake Superior
This page has facts about Lake Superior, including a listing of surrounding states and an image of the lake.
Ojibway Clan System
Read about kinship and clan relationships among the Ojibwe people
Ojibwe History
This is a series of pages covering the history of the Ojibwe and other tribes in Wisconsin. Includes information about food, religions, treaty rights, history, and contemporary issues. NOTE: The reading level is too difficult for elementary students but the page has good
background information for teachers.
Native People of Minnesota
Read a short history of the Anishinabe/Ojibwe/Chippewa people in Minnesota. Topics include food, shelter, clothing, crafts, and travel.
Enchanted Learning: Great Lakes
This site has facts about the state as well as a map, an image of the state flag, and links to information about state symbols.
Create Your Own Native American Board Game
This activity from the Discovery Channel includes directions for making a Native American themed board game modeled after Monopoly. Students are given discussion questions and printable planning sheets to determine what elements of Native American life will
be included.
Kidsreads.com: Louise Erdrich
Learn more about author Louise Erdrich by reading a biography. Also includes her answers to some interview questions.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.9, 4.2, 4.3, 2, 7, 2, 5, 6
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