The First Americans (Spanish)
Los Primeros Norteamericanos
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Historia del video: Volvamos a una época en la que solo había nativos americanos en EE. UU. Describimos algunas de las principales tribus, sus viviendas y su forma de vida. Luego conoceremos a Pocahontas y a los primeros europeos. Más adelante, exploraremos la vida de los primeros colonos y luego los acontecimientos que dieron lugar a la Declaración de Independencia y al nacimiento de los Estados Unidos.
Duración del video: 15:30 minutos.
🏹 Who were the first Americans, and how did their way of life shape the land we live on today? This video gives Grade 3 students a guided journey through early American history — beginning with Native tribes like the Powhatan and continuing through to the founding of the United States. With rich visuals and age-appropriate language, it connects the past to the present in ways that spark understanding and curiosity.
🪶 From Native Tribes to Colonial Settlements
Students will explore how Native American groups used natural resources to build homes, gather food, and create clothing. The video then introduces historic figures like Pocahontas and dives into life in Jamestown and the 13 original colonies. Along the way, learners discover early American trade, community roles, and the beginnings of colonial resistance.
🎥 This first Americans video for kids highlights critical events that shaped U.S. independence — including the Boston Tea Party, protests against British taxes, and the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Through it all, the video maintains a respectful, balanced view of both Native and colonial perspectives.
🏆 Perfect for Grade 3 social studies standards on early America, this video connects geography, economics, and civics with the real stories of people who built — and rebuilt — the nation. Whether teaching about Native American cultures or the roots of revolution, this video delivers a foundational lesson every third grader can build on.
Curriculum Standards for this Video
State Standards
Learning Resources
Worksheets
Quizzes – PDF & Online
Native American Tribe Research Organizer
First Americans – Match the Description Worksheet
Native American Artifact Inspection
Early American History Timeline
Draw A Scene – Early American History
Universal Resources
Video Curriculum Standards
Worksheets – Thumbnails
Temas Abarcados
Los nativos americanos fueron los primeros habitantes de este lugar y están formados por muchas tribus diferentes
Sus hogares y formas de vida podían ser muy diferentes de una región a otra
Pocahontas fue una notable mujer nativa americana que ayudó a los colonos
Los colonos se convirtieron en 13 colonias, todas ellas bajo el dominio del rey de Inglaterra
El conflicto con Inglaterra aumentó, hubo una guerra y entonces nació un nuevo país
Los flamantes EE. UU. crearon la Constitución como plan para guiar al nuevo país
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Classroom Ideas
Native American Groups
Divide the class into groups. Assign each group a Native American tribe. Each group will research their tribe and make a presentation to the rest of the class. Topics will include homes, food, daily activities, clothing, etc.
Cloze Practice
A cloze piece has full sentences used in the virtual field trip with blanks where students can write in the information that is missing. This task requires close listening to the trip in order to complete it.
Coral reefs are the _______ type of ecosystem in the world. They’ve been around for over _____ million years.
Answers: oldest; 240
Alternatively, you could have students create 5-10 cloze statements and they could share those with the class.
A third alternative is to distribute the cloze worksheets before watching the video. Students can fill them in as they watch.
Art and Social Studies
Use various materials to create a small-scale home for a group of Native Americans, e.g. a wigwam. Can be done in groups.
Explore Vocabulary
Identify key vocabulary terms while previewing each video. Prompt students to find the meaning of each word as they watch the video. Example: What do the words bartering and artifact mean? Think about the meaning of this word as you watch this video.
Create Quizzes
Students create a quiz based on the information presented for their peers. This can be used as a review for a test, or class activity where students are responsible for teaching other students assigned topics.
Visual Learning
Offer videos to struggling learners as another form of accessing information and creating knowledge.
Classroom Ideas for ALL Videos
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