exploring the dakota months
The Dakota year was measured by the full moons. The moons were named by the activities occurred in nature at that time. Spring (April) was the beginning of the new year. All the plants start to grow again. Animal babies are born. The earth wakes up.
Play video to learn about the Dakota moons
Play video to learn about the Dakota moons
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1 Black Lodge Singers/Video of 622 American Indian Education students
2 Explanation of Dakota and Sioux Name
3 Map of Dakota Tribes in 1650/Slide Show 7 original Council Fires
4 1650 Map of Woodlands and Prairies of Minnesota
5 1650 Regional Food Map
6 1800’s Animated Migration Map of Dakota
7 Present Day Dakota Reservations in Minnesota
8 Dakota Family Names
9 Exploring Dakota Months & Explanation of Dakota Names for Months
10 Dakota Colors Worksheet & Extension of Learning
1 Black Lodge Singers/Video of 622 American Indian Education students
2 Explanation of Dakota and Sioux Name
3 Map of Dakota Tribes in 1650/Slide Show 7 original Council Fires
4 1650 Map of Woodlands and Prairies of Minnesota
5 1650 Regional Food Map
6 1800’s Animated Migration Map of Dakota
7 Present Day Dakota Reservations in Minnesota
8 Dakota Family Names
9 Exploring Dakota Months & Explanation of Dakota Names for Months
10 Dakota Colors Worksheet & Extension of Learning