Learn360

Learn360 is the premier source for streaming videos for K-12 classrooms. Over 375,000 digital resources are available on Learn 360 now, including content from respected producers like A&E, BBC, HBO & National Geographic. You can browse Learn 360 by subject, standard and/or grade- resources are available for all subjects and ages. Sample video titles related to indigenous people include:

Extraordinary Native American Women (gr. 6-12) - This program explores the lives, challenges, successes, and accomplishments of awe-inspiring Native American women from past and present times.
Maria Tallchief: Native American Prima Ballerina (gr. 9-12) - In a world dominated by mainly caucasian dancers, Native American Maria Tallchief overcame discrimination to become the United States’ first prima ballerina.
Native American History, Culture, and Heritage (gr. 6-12) - This historical program discusses the colonization of North America and the founding of the United States, along with the early discrimination against Native Americans. It describes the rich ancestry and traditions of the Native American Indians, whose tribes and nations once dominated the land.

Note: All staff and students in O²CM schools have access to Learn 360 if they purchase Mediaconnect. Each school has its own unique link.

PBS LearningMedia

Explore Native American Heritage Month with PBS LearningMedia

PBS LearningMedia offers free, classroom-ready videos, lesson plans, and activities for New York educators. Use these resources to explore Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary issues:

Iroquois or Haudenosaunee? (3–8): Hear Onondaga storyteller Perry Ground explain the origins of these names and why the distinction matters.
Land Back: The Indigenous Fight to Reclaim Lands (6–12): Explore the Land Back movement and Indigenous land stewardship with host Cheyenne Bearfoot.
The Lasting Impact of Native American Residential Schools (6–12): Examine the legacy of residential schools and hear how Indigenous youth are pursuing healing and accountability.
The Plight of Isolated Tribes of the Amazon (6–12): Consider how development affects Indigenous communities, their lands, and their ways of life.
Keeping Cultures Alive Today: Learn how members of the Cherokee Nation sustain their culture and traditions.
Native American Heritage Collection: Explore Indigenous art, history, and culture through the perspectives of historians, artists, students, and scientists.
Native American History Is American History (Educator article): Explore Leah Amos’s suggestions for integrating Native perspectives into lessons on the American Revolution. Find classroom resources addressing sovereignty, diplomacy, resistance, and the varied alliances of Native nations, with ideas for teaching Indigenous histories throughout the year.
An Educator’s Guide to Expanding Narratives About American History & Culture (Professional learning): Discover resources curated by educator Vivett Dukes that elevate stories by and about Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

Resources for teaching on a variety of pertinent topics in Native American history and present, including teaching tips and interactive lessons

The Long-lasting Effects of Native American Residential Schools
The Land Back Movement
How members of the Cherokee Nation are keeping their culture alive

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