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Title:
| Native Americans: Paiutes |
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Description:
| These links are about the Paiute Native American tribe who live in Western states, including Utah. There is information about the history of the tribe and what life is like for Paiute Indians today. Many of the sites include photographs. There are also sites on legends of the Paiute and the Paiute language. Information about two famous Paiutes is included. There are links to eThemes resources on Native American culture and Utah History. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| America's Library: Circle of Wellness
Read about the circle and why it is such an important symbol to the Native Americans of Utah.
Utah History Encyclopedia
Here is a text intensive history of the Paiute tribe, including information about more recent events. Includes one photograph of a Paiute. The text may be too advanced for younger student, but the site includes good background information for teachers and older students.
The Paiute Tribe of Utah
This text intensive website is an in-depth look at the history of the Paiutes in Utah. Includes a section on "Paiute Indians Today." The text may be too advanced for younger students, but is good background information for teachers and older students.
FactMonster: Paiute
Read this short encyclopedia article about the Paiutes. NOTE: This site includes pop-up ads.
SurWeb Image Collection
Here are many photographs dealing with the Southern Paiute tribe. Click on the photographs to enlarge the images. Click on the arrow to go to the next page.
The Lost City Museum
Read about the Paiutes and their basket making skills. Also includes other interesting facts about the tribe.
FactMonster: Sarah Winnemucca
Read about the life of Sarah Winnemucca, a famous Northern Paiute. NOTE: This site includes pop-up ads.
FactMonster: Ghost Dance
Read about this Native American ritual that originated with a Paiute prophet. NOTE: This site includes pop-up ads.
FactMonster: Wovaca
This is an encyclopedia article about the Paiute prophet who started the "Ghost Dance" ritual.
NOTE: This site includes pop-up ads.
Legends
Read this legend about how the Paiute and Shoshone tribes came to the West.
Why the North Star Stands Still
Read this Paiute legend about the North Star.
Paiute Reservation
Scroll down to page three of this six-page PDF document for information about the Paiute tribe and their reservations. Read about their economy, government, and more. The second page has a map of Utah which includes the locations of the Paiute reservations.
eThemes Resource: Utah: History
Learn about Utah's history and the people who lived in the area. Includes information about Native American tribes, pioneer settlers, and Mormons. View historical photographs and read diaries written 150 years ago. Find out what the state name means. There are links to eThemes Resources on Utah's state symbols, the transcontinental railroad, and pioneer life.
eThemes Resource: Native American Culture
Learn more about the cultures of various Native American tribes. Some sites emphasize that these are "live" cultures because there are more than a million American Indians living today. Watch videos of a powwow, read biographies of famous Native Americans, and view paintings and photographs. Includes population statistics on the largest tribes and information about the controversy over the use of Native Americans as school mascots.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.9, 2.3, 3.1, 3.6, 3.7, 2, 3, 3, 6
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