Native American Scientists Lesson Activities

$14.98 SAVE BIG on this SET OF 4 ACTIVITIES that adds a wider view to your Thanksgiving science lesson, celebrates Native American Heritage Month, and introduces your students to REAL scientists of Indigenous heritage!

Included Resources:

1. Scientific Innovations by Indigenous People Article & Questions
2. Native American Scientists WebQuest (two versions)
3. Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, Physician, Biography & Questions
4. John Herrington, Astronaut, Biography & Questions

Individual Descriptions:

Scientific Innovations by Indigenous People Article & Questions: In this activity, students will read about 10 scientific innovations by people native to the Americas, such as hypodermic syringes, sunglasses, aspirin, and even baby bottles. Then, students will answer text-dependent questions.

Native American Scientists WebQuest: Two differentiated versions! Students will be introduced to 14 influential Indigenous scientists. Version One is a guided WebQuest with specific questions and all websites provided. Version Two is a more open-ended WebQuest that requires independent internet research.

Dr. Susan Picotte Biography & Questions: In this activity, students will read a biography about “Dr. Susan,” the first Native American to earn a medical degree. Then, students will answer text-dependent reading comprehension questions and learn some Omaha medical terms.

John Herrington Biography & Questions: In this activity, students will read a biography about John Herrington, the first Native American tribe member in space. Then, students will answer text-dependent reading comprehension questions and learn some Chickasaw terms related to space.

Teacher Notes:

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• Answer keys included.
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