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LIVING ARCHAEOLOGY WEEKEND VIDEO SERIES
American Indian Textiles
Educational Support Materials
Grades 4 - 5 Subjects Reading & Writing, Social Studies, Visual & Performing Arts
About
American Indian Textiles examines the inspiration, traditions, creativity, and diversity of ancient and traditional Native American textile technologies. Viewers learn how oral history and archaeology provide insights into indigenous textile technologies used for millennia in eastern Kentucky. The program features two Living Archaeology Weekend demonstrators. Christina Pappas, an archaeologist and textiles specialist, describes the natural resources and methods American Indians used to create woven slippers from the rattlesnake master plant. Choogie Kingfisher, a storyteller and Cherokee Nation National Treasure, describes how the textile traditions of his ancestors were passed down through the generations to the present day.
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SUPPORT MATERIALS FOR TEACHERS
Discussion, Vocabulary, and State Standards
Teacher version that includes Kentucky state standards.
Student version of discussion questions and vocabulary.
Discussion Questions and Vocabulary
Connect Through Research
A short research activity on natural resources and traditions.
Going Deeper: Compelling Questions
An extended research activity on American Indian removal.
A lesson plan in which students learn to make cordage.
Connect Through Hands-on Experience
Short Video Clips from American Indian Textiles
Episode 1 video clips used in the research activities and the lesson plan.
Cultural Connections featuring Choogie Kingfisher.
Natural Resources featuring Christina Pappas.
Evidence featuring Christina Pappas.
Weaving a Slipper featuring Christina Pappas.
SUPPORT MATERIALS FOR USE WITH STUDENTS
Short Video Clips from American Indian Textiles
Episode 1 video clips used in the research activities and the lesson plan.
Cultural Connections featuring Choogie Kingfisher.
Natural Resources featuring Christina Pappas.
Evidence featuring Christina Pappas.
Weaving a Slipper featuring Christina Pappas.
Native Plants Information Sheets
For use in the Connect Through Research short research activity.
Eastern Woodland Indians Removal Map
For use in the Going Deeper extended research activity.
How to Twist Fibers to Make Cordage
For use in the Connect Through Hands-on Experience lesson plan.
RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS
Choogie Kingfisher Interview Transcript
Transcript of the complete inter-view with Choogie Kingfisher.
Christina Pappas Interview Transcript
Transcript of the complete inter-view with Christina Pappas.
Ancient American Indian Textile Industries
Background essay on textile preservation and interpretation.
Making Ancient American Indian Textiles
Background essay describing the steps for making twined textiles.
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Pioneer Textiles
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