Happy Monday and welcome to the final week of the first trimester. The upcoming school break is the perfect opportunity to mix-in some history resource links and videos. Today’s Monday Mix-ins delve into the rich history and culture of the Iroquois or Haudenosaunee (“People of the Longhouse”).
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Resource Links:
- Iroquois Confederacy | Discover interesting facts and information about the Iroquois Confederacy.
- The 6 Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy | Learn about the different tribes that made up this confederacy.
- The Great Law of Peace | Read about how the Great Law of Peace influenced American democracy.
- The Constitution of the Iroquois Nations | Read a reconstructed version of the Iroquois constitution.
- Native American Houses | Learn about the Longhouse used by the Iroquois.
- Wampum | History and background of this intricate beadwork.
- Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Facts for Kids | A series of questions and answers.
- Haudenosaunee Confederacy: Food and Hunting | Find out how these tribes provided for themselves.
- Hiawatha and the Peacemaker | Check out this picture book about the story of Hiawatha.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Iroquois — Native Peoples of the Woodlands | An overview of the history of these native peoples.
Haudenosaunee’s Legendary Founding | Illustrated. Narrated by a Haudenosaunee. Possibly a little intense for younger kids.
Hiawatha — The Great Law of Peace | A cartoon retelling of the legend in 2 parts.
The Buffalo | Learn how the Native Americans used ALL of the Buffalo.
Traditional Wampum Belts | A short video on how Wampum belts are made.
1 thought on “The Iroquois Confederacy”
Shout out to Monday Mix-ins! We love watching these videos for reinforcement and in some cases understanding. Helpful for visual learners, too! Thank you!