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Plains Tribes Activities for Google Classroom Digital Resources

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Looking for an engaging way to teach your 2nd graders about Plains Native American tribes? This digital Google Slides™ resource brings the culture, environment, and daily life of the Plains peoples to life through interactive map tasks, real-life imagery, and an editable reading passage. Aligned with the 2023 Virginia Social Studies SOL 2.5, this no-prep resource is perfect for introducing the key concepts of Native American life in the Great Plains region.

Students will explore homes, food, tools, clothing, and natural resources used by the Plains tribes. Whether you’re focusing on Native American heritage, geography, or cultural contributions, this interactive resource makes it easy and meaningful.

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Plains Tribes Activities for Google Classroom Digital Resources

Looking for an engaging way to teach your 2nd graders about Plains Native American tribes? This digital Google Slides™ resource brings the culture, environment, and daily life of the Plains peoples to life through interactive map tasks, real-life imagery, and an editable reading passage. Aligned with the 2023 Virginia Social Studies SOL 2.5, this no-prep resource is perfect for introducing the key concepts of Native American life in the Great Plains region.

Students will explore homes, food, tools, clothing, and natural resources used by the Plains tribes. Whether you’re focusing on Native American heritage, geography, or cultural contributions, this interactive resource makes it easy and meaningful.

 

What Digital Plains Tribes Activities are Included?

This product includes:

  • Editable reading passages
  • Drag-&-drop: locate the Plains region on a map
    Drag-&-drop: fill-in-the-blank about the Great Plains tribes and their cultural similarities (ex.: nomads, buffalo migration, etc.)
  • Drag-&-drop: sort the land and climate descriptions
  • Drag-&-drop: categorize the Indigenous people, Great Plains tribes, and Lakota tribe
  • Drag-&-drop: sort the buffalo uses as food, clothing, shelter, or tools
  • Drag-&-drop: fill-in-the-blank paragraph about Plains tribes and the environment
  • Drag-&-drop: match the description with the picture that depicts a part of the Plains culture
  • Short answer: why were hunters and horsemen popular jobs for the Plains tribes?
  • Short answer: all about tipis
  • Image search: use Google Image Search to find pictures of the Lakota from the past and from today

 

What Do I Receive?

A PDF containing a direct link to the Google Slides™ resource.

An answer key to ensure quick and accurate grading.

Why do Teachers Love these Plains Tribes Activities?

Time-Saving: Ready-to-use digital format—no prep needed!
Engaging: Drag-and-drop tasks, real-world scenarios, and reflection prompts keep students thinking critically.
Versatile: Easy to use with Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Microsoft Teams, or even as a downloadable PowerPoint.
Standards-Aligned: Designed to support core Native American and social studies objectives with age-appropriate content.

Why Will Your Students Love these Plains Native Americans Activities?

Interactive: Drag-and-drop slides and simple response prompts make learning feel like a game.
Relatable: Connects tribal life to the environment and geography
Visual: Clean layouts and visuals make content easy to understand and engaging.
Thoughtful: Helps kids respect and appreciate Indigenous cultures

What Do I Need?

Devices: Works seamlessly on laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads (Google Slides app recommended for iPads).

Google Account: Access the activities easily with Google Slides.

 

What Standards Are Covered?

This resource covers the following 2nd Grade Virginia SOL Social Studies 2023 Standards:

2.5 The student will use history and social science skills to identify the geographic location, use of resources, and contributions of Indigenous people past and present, including

b. Indigenous nations and tribes of the Plains;

 

This Plains Native American digital resource helps your students understand how geography shaped the daily lives of Indigenous peoples. With editable reading passages, visual map tasks, and real-life connections, it’s an easy and effective way to bring the Plains tribes into your 2nd grade social studies classroom.

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