Synthesis of the unit's learning. Students read detailed profiles of the Miami, Potawatomi, Shawnee, and Delaware tribes and complete an extensive creative writing project.

A detailed look at the architecture of wigwams and longhouses. Students compare the materials, shapes, and social structures of these dwellings using a nature guide format.

Exploration of how Native American groups adapted to Indiana's seasons. Focuses on hunting, fishing, gathering, and maple syrup production through a survival guide and first-person explorer journals.

Introduction to early exploration in Indiana and the core vocabulary of the unit. Students read a historical-style newspaper to identify the four main tribal groups and understand the physical environment.

A culminating writing unit where students apply their knowledge through first-person journals and survival guides.

A detailed comparison of wigwams and longhouses, focusing on their materials, shapes, and social structures.

An introduction to the unit's core vocabulary and the four primary Native American groups in Indiana: Miami, Potawatomi, Shawnee, and Delaware.

Culminating activities including a mock archaeological dig, a comparative research project, and a final unit assessment.

Exploration of the complex Mississippian culture at Angel Mounds and the significant cultural shifts caused by European contact before statehood.