Description
Southwest Tribes Activities for Google Classroom Digital Resources
Looking for a meaningful way to introduce your 2nd graders to the Native American tribes of the Southwest? This interactive Google Slides™ resource brings the history and culture of the Southwest region to life with editable reading passages, drag-and-drop activities, and map skills practice. It’s aligned with the 2023 Virginia Social Studies SOL 2.5 and designed to make learning engaging, respectful, and developmentally appropriate.
Students will explore the homes, environment, traditions, and contributions of the Southwest tribes—like the Pueblo and Navajo—while connecting how geography influenced daily life.
What Digital Southwest Native American Activities are Included?
This product includes:
- Editable reading passages
- Drag-&-drop: locate the Southwest region on a map
- Drag-&-drop: fill-in-the-blank paragraph about the Southwest Indigenous people and their cultural similarities (ex.: jewelry, clothing, varying types of homes)
- Drag-&-drop: sort the land and climate descriptions
- Drag-&-drop: categorize the Indigenous people, Southwest Native Americans, and Pueblo tribe
- Drag-&-drop: fill-in-the-blank paragraph about Southwest tribes and the environment
- Drag-&-drop: match the description with the picture that depicts a part of the Southwest culture
- Short answer: why were many Southwest tribes hunters, and farmers?
- Short answer: why did Pueblo Native Americans have ladders on their adobe homes?
- Image search: use Google Image Search to find pictures of the Pueblo 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 Southwest Native American 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 civics and social studies objectives with age-appropriate content.
Why Will Your Students Love these Southwest Native American Activities?
Interactive: Drag-and-drop slides and simple response prompts make learning feel like a game.
Relatable: Everyday examples help students connect big ideas to their own experiences.
Visual: Clean layouts and visuals make content easy to understand and engaging.
Thought-Provoking: Scenarios invite critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world connections.
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
c. Indigenous nations and tribes of the Southwest








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