Native+American+Legends

Format and Source
 Internet Web Site Native American Legends @http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/Legends-AB.html



North Carolina Standard Course of Study
Justification of use: The site presents common legends that impacted the culture of the American Indian. Legends are a type of genre included in the curriculum for this grade level.
 * Social Studies Goal 2: ** The learner will examine the importance of the role of ethnic groups and examine the multiple roles they have played in the development of NC.
 * 2.01 ** Locate and describe American Indians in NC, past and present.
 * English Language Arts Goal 2: ** The learner will apply strategies and skills to comprehend text that is read, hear, and viewed.
 * 2.03 ** Read a variety of tests including fiction (legends).

Description of content, Instructional Uses, and Best Features
 This URL contains Native American Legends. This ties to the English Language Arts study of different genres including legends and NC Social Studies goal of learning about the original inhabitants of North Carolina. The site is colorful and appealing to students. Legends are easy to locate and read.

Learning Strategies and Teaching Methods
Learning strategy - discussion Legends can be summarized and compared/contrasted to legends of other cultures. Legends are directly related to the cultural belief of a people and allow us to examine the past.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Possible Problems
<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;"> This site contains legends from all Naive American tribes, not just those of North Carolina. Students need to have prior knowledge of specific tribes native to NC when locating legends.