TEACHER RESOURCES
The Title VI program/NASS has many available resources for teachers.
Here are a few things that our program can offer.
Resources from NASS:
Buffalo Resource Boxes
These boxes will be located in all lower elementary YPS libraries for the ninth week of the school year. The boxes will include all materials that support Social Studies standard 3.2.2.A.
Included in the boxes:
actual buffalo bones
buffalo books
buffalo center activities
teacher lesson plans
worksheets
online slideshow "Uses for Bison"
Buffalo Boxes can be checked out at any time besides the ninth week of the school year by contacting Glenda Bowen at extension 1832.
Below are pictures of students from Ms. Crim's Class using the Buffalo Boxes.
Crafts/ Slides
War Shields and Arrowheads Craft
Provided and purchased by NASS, arrowhead crafts are available in the fall for all 3rd-grade social studies teachers. War shield crafts will be distributed in January for 4th-grade students to use when studying Plains Tribes.
Powerpoint to accompany war shield craft.
Powerpoint presentation to accompany Navajo weaving craft
Slideshow presentation to accompany Buffalo Boxes
Native American Books
There are 100s of Native American books purchased by NASS to check out at each library. Classroom sets approved by social studies standards are also available to be checked. Approved books may be purchased (contingent on available funds). Contact Kim McCathen at extension 2744 for more information.
Native Music CDs & Documentary Movies
There is an extensive collection of Native music CDs and videos available at the NASS office.
Types of videos available:
Documentaries
Native American dance videos
Native American movies
Native American storytelling
Cultural languages
Each video listed has a grade level, summary, and approximate running time.
Contact Kim McCathern to check any of these out.
Lesson Plans
accompanies the book Fatty Legs by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton
Video Link for What's the story with National Stories? Below
Die Cuts
NASS has provided each elementary school with a turtle, buffalo, horse, and teepee die-cut for your school's die-cut machine. Below are stories to go along with the die-cuts provided.
Resources from Tribes:
NIEA's mission is to advance comprehensive, culture-based education for students. Click on the link or the pictures below for NIEA's digital resources. NIES Digital Resources
This website serves as a guide to local educators in partnership with Oklahoma's 39 Sovereign Tribal Nations. Its mission is to facilitate culturally appropriate educational benefits for tribal citizens to feel represented in the classroom. They provide education guides that relate to Oklahoma Academic Standards. Click here to view Indian Tribe Education Guides
For program information or questions about the videos, CDs, or books call or email Kim McCathern, Title VI Facilitator at (405)350-2032 Option 1 or kim.mccathern@yukonps.com
For more information about the buffalo boxes or crafts call or email Glenda Bowen, Elementary Tutor Facilitator at (405)350-2032 Option 3 or glenda.bowen@yukonps.com.