1.+Internet+Search+Literature+List

1. http://native-languages.org/florida

This website includes classroom activities related to Native Americans in Florida. It also has mailing addresses of current tribe organizations, historical facts, recommended reading, a link list, and information about each of Florida's native tribes (Apalachee, Calusa, Choctaw, Creek, Miccosukee, Timucua, Ais, and Jeaga).

2. http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/default.htm

On this site, there is a comparison of Florida in the days of the Native Americans to present day. The site's authors have compiled over 70 readings, as well as put together "Florida science modules." They divided each tribe unit into down-loadable files for the teacher and for the student. The format is convenient. There is also a Florida in 3-D section, and there are maps, movies, music, and photos.

3. http://archives.gov/research/native-americans/pictures/

This government archival website contains 194 real photos of Native Americans. The content is varied: some are of pottery, some show male and female costumes, and others show fishing, weaving, weapons, transportation, school activities, and even burial customs. The entire subject list is 30 items long. These pictures are sure to fascinate students.

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 * Literature List**

Title: //Journeys with Florida’s Indians// Author: Kelly Weitzel //Journeys with Florida’s Indians// describes the history and culture of the native peoples of Florida, including the Timucua, Calusa, and Apalachee.

Title: //Osceola// Author: Gordon Langley Hall This is a biography. It tells about the life of Osceola from when he was born to how he became a chief and all throughout what happened to his body once he passed away.

Title: //The Seminole// Author: Liz Sonneborn This book explores the culture and history of the Seminole Indians. It provides a look at ceremonies, traditions and beliefs as well as a glimpse of the life of the Seminoles today.

Title: //Native Americans in Florida// Author: Kevin McCarthy //Native Americans in Florida// traces the history and culture of various Native American tribes in Florida, addressing such topics as mounds and other archeological remains, languages, reservations, wars, and European encroachment.