Indigenous people of the Eastern Woodlands are famous leaders, artists, athletes, activists, and many other professions. Researching real people helps students to get a more concrete and compassionate understanding of the culture, lives and perspectives of Native Americans. In this activity, students will research an indigenous person from the Eastern Woodlands region and then create a biography poster highlighting their life and accomplishments.
Using one of the templates or starting from scratch on the poster layout, students will build up a profile of their chosen figure. Depending on requirements or complexity, students can add timelines to their posters. However, the wide variety of characters, scenes, and items makes it very easy for students to customize their project to fit any guidelines.
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Objective: Research a famous or notable person that is of Indigenous heritage from the Eastern Woodlands. Create a Biography Poster that highlights their major accomplishments.
Student Instructions:
Requirements: Person’s image, name, dates of birth/death, accomplishment.
Direct students to trusted digital and print resources. Explain why it's important to use sources such as reputable websites, books from the school library, and educational databases when learning about Indigenous leaders.
Show students how to check if information is factually correct and culturally appropriate. Discuss cross-checking facts between sources and being mindful to avoid stereotypes or biased language.
Provide simple templates like fact charts or timelines. This helps students record key dates, accomplishments, and personal details in an organized way for their biography poster.
Suggest finding and adding quotes or short stories from or about the Indigenous person. This brings authenticity and voice to their poster, making it more engaging and meaningful.
A biography poster project for Indigenous Peoples of the Eastern Woodlands is an activity where students research a notable Indigenous figure from the region and create a poster that highlights their life, heritage, and key accomplishments using images, timelines, and descriptive text.
To choose a person to research, look for Indigenous leaders, artists, athletes, or activists from the Eastern Woodlands. You can use class-provided lists, library books, or trusted online resources to find a figure who interests you.
Your poster should have the person’s name, dates of birth and death (if applicable), a picture or character representation, and a summary of their major accomplishments. Adding a timeline and relevant images makes your poster more engaging.
Yes, there are biography poster templates available that make it easy to organize information and customize your project. You can use a template or start from scratch to design your layout.
Studying real Indigenous people helps students gain a more concrete and compassionate understanding of Native American culture, history, and perspectives, making learning more meaningful and respectful.