Created by Tammy Brightwell, Scoggins Middle School Librarian, Frisco, TX.

Last updated September 17, 2009.

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Native American Rites of Passage Project

A picture of a giant panda.

You can access a copy of the rubric for the assignment here.

Below you will find a list of websites, database sources, and suggested Dewey numbers for your use in our library or the public library to help you with your assignment.

Websites
Start with the following websites:
http://www.bigorrin.org/kansa_kids.htm
http://www.nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/plains.html
http://www.ehow.com/about_4570064_the-kansa-indians.html


If you can't find something at these sites, use Sweet Search.
Suggested Search Terms:
initiation rite
vision quest
Kaw Indians
rite of passage
Native American children initiation ceremony
coming of age rite
Kaw indians
Native American indians


Databases
World Book Online - An online encyclopedia with features such as links to websites, a dictionary, writing and research tips, citation information, pictures, and sound bytes.
Encyclopedia Britannica - An online encyclopedia with features such as citations, multimedia materials, and content in four different formats (high school, middle school, elementary school, and additional content).


Suggested Dewey numbers:
299
973
306
970
972
976



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