Here are eight top resources for Native American heritage education in Texas, offering a range of perspectives, historical insights, and classroom-ready materials:
1. Native Knowledge 360° (Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian)
Offers interactive lessons, primary and secondary sources, maps, and images, with some resources specifically addressing Native American history in Texas and the broader region.
2. Library of Congress: Indigenous Peoples of the Americas Guide
Provides access to a wealth of digital resources, including photographs, documents, and educational materials about Native communities in Texas and across North America.
3. National Park Service: Teaching with Historic Places
Features place-based lesson plans and activities that highlight Native American history, including events and places relevant to Texas.
4. Texas Christian University (TCU) Native American & Indigenous Peoples Resources
Includes guides for educators, land acknowledgment resources, and projects focused on integrating Native perspectives into curricula and campus life.
5. Texas Indians – Resources 4 Educators
A specialized resource for Texas educators, offering lesson plans, activities, and primary sources about the Caddo, Karankawa, Jumano, and Wichita tribes, among others.
6. Native Land
An interactive mapping tool that shows Indigenous territories, treaties, and languages, helping educators and students visualize the original inhabitants of Texas.
7. Vision Maker Media
Provides films, documentaries, and media by and about Native Americans, including stories relevant to Texas and the Southern Plains.
8. Texas State Technical College and University of Texas at Arlington Library Guides
Both institutions offer curated lists of databases, books, and digital resources for teaching and learning about Native American heritage, history, and culture.
These resources support educators, students, and the public in exploring the rich and diverse heritage of Native Americans in Texas.
Sources:
- https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360
- https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov
- https://www.nps.gov/articles/native-american-history-teaching-with-historic-places.htm
- https://www.tcu.edu/native-american-indigenous-peoples/resources-education/index.php