The Native American People

The video explores the history of Native Americans before and after European contact. It discusses the initial misconceptions by Columbus, the arrival of other explorers like Ponce de Leon and Dutch traders, and what they learned from Native Americans. The video also highlights the devastating impact of European diseases on Native populations. It concludes with the importance of using a KWL chart for organizing research and learning.

What did the teacher prepare before researching Native American history?

Who was mistakenly called Indians by Christopher Columbus?

What did the early European explorers learn about Native Americans?

What is the significance of being immunized in the context of Native American history?

What happened to the Native Americans when Europeans arrived?

What did the teacher learn about the Spanish and Dutch explorers?

How did the KWL chart help the teacher in their research?