Need an engaging activity for Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day?
Here are 7 free, rigorous online activities for all grade levels.
Learn All About the Holiday
(Elementary Level)
Students will watch an informative video on Indigenous Peoples Day then answer multiple choice questions to assess their listening skills! This can be a self-guided activity, or you can choose to watch the video as a whole class.
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Traditional Houses of Native American Tribes
(Elementary Level)
Your students will learn about the types of shelters once constructed by different Native American tribes. They’ll then put that knowledge to use in a challenging matching activity.
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A Northern Paiute Legend about the North Star (Elementary Level)
Listen to a Native American legend of the North Star. Students will love it and you will too, because you can assess their listening skills through the multiple choice questions and open response that follows!
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Indigenous Latin American Foods You Love
(Middle & HS Level)
Can you imagine life without fries, ketchup, or candy bars? Through this activity students will learn about the Columbian Exchange between the Americas and Europe. After, they will answer reading comprehension questions, and respond to a prompt as an extra bonus!
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Where Did US State Names Come From?
(All Levels)
Do your students love puzzles? In this activity, they will be given hints to try to figure out what US State names came from Native American origins.
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Plants & Animal Names from Native American Words:
Science (Middle School Level)
Guess the different plants and animals from their original Native American names! Your students will receive bonus points if they place a picture of the plant or animal by its name, or look up the name of the tribe and state its historical home region. Students always love a challenge!
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Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Peoples Day (Middle & HS Level)
Learn why states are now replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. Students will read an article then listen to a NPR debate on this hot topic! They will then show their knowledge by answering a variety of questions. As an extra bonus, they can write their own opinion piece!
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