Fourth Grade Research
Native American Research
A: Ask Questions!
Do you have your questions ready? What are the keywords in your questions? You may need to revise your questions as you do your research.
G: Gather Information
Use the following sources to find answers to your questions.
Don't forget to take a look at the Media Center's books about Native Americans.
General Information Web Sites:
Learn About Native Americans
An excellent site to begin your research. Information about the environment of each region is included.
American Indian Facts for Kids
Great information about many American Indian groups, including the Iroquois and Cherokee.
North, South, East, West: American Indians and the Natural World
Extensive information about 4 Native American groups: the Iroquois, Hopi, Tlingit and Lakota (Sioux).
Native American Shelters
Information about Native American shelters.
Cultures of North America
Information from Minnesota State University about a variety of North American Indian cultures.
Specific Native American Groups:
Cherokee Nation: Culture
The official website of the Cherokee Nation.
Inuit: the Kids' Site of Canadian Settlement
Information about the Inuit.
Navajo Nation
Information about the Navajo.
Wayside's Online Resources
Click here for more online resources, such as the online encyclopedias World Book and Encyclopedia Britannica.
Photo Sources:
Try these sources for photos and images for your PowerPoint.
Library of Congress: American Memory
You may want to check some of the information web sites above for photos and images.
O: Organize Your Information
Take notes on your graphic organizer.
P: Prepare Your Information
Your teacher will tell you how you will be preparing your information. You might be writing a paragraph to inform.
P: Present Your Information
Your teacher will tell you how you will be presenting your information.
E: Evaluate
Take time to think about the research process. Are there steps you would do differently the next time you research? What changes would you make?