Pacific Northwest Totem Poles Poster
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Pacific Northwest Totem Poles Poster" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Pacific Northwest totem poles poster for 3rd to 5th grade: which Nations carve them, what the figures mean and that carvers still raise them today. Part of our Native American Heritage Month holiday activities collection.
More Native American Heritage Month activities
How do I use this resource?
Use it in a lesson about the Pacific Northwest or Native art, and stress that totem poles belong to specific Nations, not to all Native peoples.
What students will practice
- Teaches 3rd to 5th grade students about Native Nations, past and present, with accurate and respectful facts.
- Gives the class a poster to read together, point to and talk about.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
Curriculum Links
Find this in the curriculum
Browse the grade, subject, and topic this belongs to.
FAQ
How do I use the Pacific Northwest Totem Poles Poster?
⌄
Use it in a lesson about the Pacific Northwest or Native art, and stress that totem poles belong to specific Nations, not to all Native peoples.
What is the Pacific Northwest Totem Poles Poster?
⌄
A one-page poster explaining that Pacific Northwest Coast Nations such as the Haida, Tlingit and Kwakwaka'wakw carve totem poles from cedar, that the figures can tell family histories, honor people or welcome visitors, and that carvers still make and raise poles today.
Can I use the Pacific Northwest Totem Poles Poster at home and in the classroom?
⌄
Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade Native American Heritage Month resources are there?
⌄
2 printable resources, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Native American Heritage Month resources for?
⌄
These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Native American Heritage Month resources for homeschool?
⌄
Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
Ratings & Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what you think.
Reviews are for ClassWeekly members.
Make a Request
Spotted something to fix, or want a resource we don't have yet? Tell us and we'll make it.
Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
What is ClassWeekly?
ClassWeekly offers free worksheets and printable learning resources for kids in preschool to grade 5. All worksheets are aligned to Common Core, NGSS, and C3 Framework standards and designed by educators. Become a member to access the full library and download unlimited PDFs.