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A History of American Indian Achievement: American Indians Populate the North American Continent

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Native American person with face paint wears animal feathered headdress. Caption. But the history of American Indians in this land.

The video "A History of American Indian Achievement: American Indians Populate the North American Continent" explores the profound historical achievements of American Indians. The documentary introduces the framework of American Indian history in two parts: their advanced ancient civilizations and their survival in the face of adversity. Key educational themes include the remarkable technological and agricultural innovations, comparable to other great ancient cultures. The video also examines the archaeological findings that reveal the extensive and early presence of American Indians across the continent, such as the Clovis and Folsom cultures known for their spear technology. It highlights significant discoveries, including the advanced metalwork of the Old Copper Culture, revealing American Indians as the first metalworkers in history. These insights contribute to understanding the cultural richness and resilience of American Indians, shaping North America's history. The video emphasizes the continuous revival of American Indian traditions, offering valuable knowledge about cultural heritage and historical resilience.

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Runtime: 27 minutes 24 seconds

Native American person with face paint wears animal feathered headdress. Caption. But the history of American Indians in this land.
A History Of American Indian Achievement
Season 0 / Ep 1
27 minutes 24 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Aerial view of sprawling red rock formations. Caption. Resting between the Rocky Mountains on the east.
A History Of American Indian Achievement
Season 0 / Ep 3
28 minutes 49 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Man looks down at camera and parts lips in mid-speech. Backdrop displays painting of a militia bearing an American flag and facing off against Native Americans in battle.
A History Of American Indian Achievement
Season 0 / Ep 5
25 minutes 48 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Black and white photo of the midsection of a woman with long, dark hair. Caption. Sarah was also the first American Indian.
A History Of American Indian Achievement
Season 0 / Ep 7
28 minutes 55 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Color illustration of a hunter with long, dark hair aiming a spear at two deer by a lake. Caption. Hurled with a unique and powerful tool.
A History Of American Indian Achievement
Season 0 / Ep 2
28 minutes 10 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Man looks at camera and parts lips mid-speech. Backdrop displays black and white illustration of shirtless man falling forward with hair swept up behind him. Caption. One on the eastern seaboard near present-day Boston.
A History Of American Indian Achievement
Season 0 / Ep 4
28 minutes 5 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Native American figure with black covering on face holds up weapon in each hand. Second figure lunges in background. Caption. And one of the greatest warrior chiefs.
A History Of American Indian Achievement
Season 0 / Ep 6
28 minutes 47 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Group of people stand in a cluster with cars in background. Caption. Living inside and outside of mainstream American society.
A History Of American Indian Achievement
Season 0 / Ep 8
27 minutes 58 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12

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    Anonymous (Colorado Springs, CO)
    December 13th, 2016 at 08:31 AM

    Great video to support the Indian culture in Social Studies.