http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To Book "Pueblo Girls: Growing up in Two Worlds"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=33http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=33<p>In this resource, students will investigate the roles that pottery and water played in the lives of the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico. Students will learn about Native American culture by reading the book entitled <em>When Clay Sings</em> and discover the symbolism of two modern pots in a hands-on activity. This OurStory module includes links to the activities and a list of other recommended readings about Native American culture. OurStory is a series of modules designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of objects from the Museum's vast collections, quality children's literature, and engaging hands-on activities. Ideal for afterschool use, OurStory resources allow students to think critically, to be creative, and to achieve academic standards both in and out of the classroom.</p>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:59:27 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=2709http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=2709<p>The drawings included in this online exhibition are first-person records of military conflicts, cultural life, and "Americanization." The website shares an American Indian perspective on westward expansion through primary sources.&nbsp;In the late 19th century, life was changing rapidly for the Natives who lived on the northern and southern plains. Native men developed a way of recording history through drawings on paper, often called "ledger drawings," in a mixture symbolic and representational illustration styles.</p>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:56:07 GMT