Native Americans Today ― Resources and Activities for Educators, Grades 4-8

Designed for teachers in grades 4-8 who are planning a unit on multicultural or Native American topics, this guide provides reproducible activities as well as useful biographical and background information to dispel myths and teach more accurately about how American Indians live today. Hirschfelder, an educational consultant specializing in Native American Studies, and Beamer, a multicultural consultant and curriculum developer, have included lists of information sources, including radio, book, periodical, and Internet resources, as well as topically organized units that explain issues such as where and how Native Americans live, economics, art, and multicultural understanding. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

ARLENE HIRSCHFELDER is an award-winning author and educational consultant specializing in Native American Studies.YVONNE BEAMER, a multicultural consultant and curriculum developer, also works as an advocate and support person for American Indian families with "at risk" children.