Integrative Study of Native American Culture

by
Alice A. Christie, Ph.D




During this semester, our class will be studying Native American Culture. Many of you know something of the Native American groups living in Arizona, and we will build on that knowledge to expand our understanding of Native American peoples.

There are many wonderful resources on the Internet which will provide us with information, photos and drawings our various Native American peoples. I have created a number of LINKS which you can use in your own personal or group exploration.

Just click on any link which seems interesting to begin your exploration.



 
 

Anasazi Links

 
To learn about the Anasazi's Homes, click: Anasazi Archaeology
To learn about the land on which they lived, click: Mesa Verde National Park
To learn more about Mesa Verde, click: Mesa Verde
To learn about bowls found at Mesa Verde, click: Mesa Verde Pottery-Bowls
To learn about early Anasazi written language, click: Writers in Stone
To see pictures of Anasazi ruins, click: Anasazi Ruins of the Southwest
To find archeological sites and Anasazi cultural infomation, click: Archeological Sites of the Southwest
To investigate Chaco Historical Park in New Mexico, click: Chaco Culture National Historical Park
To take a self guided tour of the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, click: Manitou Cliff Dwellings
To view another picture of the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, click: Manitou Cliff Dwellings
To learn about an early home of the Anasazi, click: Zion National Park
To view more information on Chaco, click: Chaco Canyon
To learn lots about sacred buildings of the Anasazi, click: Great Kiva 3D Model
For a virtual tour of the Anasazi Heritage Center, click: Anasazi Heritage Center
To learn about current day native arts, click: Indian Trading Posts and Native Arts
Go to this link on Kachinas and find out about five different Kachina spirits that are known in the Southwest.
Native Americans in the Southwest ate a great deal of corn, beans and squash. To find out more about these drought tolerant veggies, check out this site.





 

 

Navajo Links


 

Language Arts

 

Social Studies

 

Math

 

Science

 

The Arts

 

Other Links