The museum and store are closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1.
Students answer the question Who Lives in the American West? by coloring a United States map and answering questions about it. Students also make a map or picture that includes the animals, land, plants, people, and water that are important to them.
Standards
CA HSS K.4
CA HSS 1.2
CA HSS 2.2
CA HSS 3.1
CA HSS 4.1
CA HSS 5.8.3
Lesson and Resources
Lesson: Who Lives in the American West?; Spanish
Student Response Sheet: Who Lives in the American West? Fillable Student Response Sheet; Spanish
Associated Education Resources
Teaching Tips for Different Learning Environments
Whole Class In-Person Learning: On class map, teacher reviews elements of a map (compass rose, legend, etc.). Assign groups a different question in Part 2, groups share answers. Students display artwork around class for Gallery Walk.
Whole Class Distance Learning: Teacher reviews elements of a map (compass rose, legend, etc.). Assign groups a different question in Part 2, breakout room groups brainstorm and share answers to class. Students share their own stories online and students pick another person's story to share out.
Tech Fun: Make a podcast of personal story or a Flipgrid video.
Dean and Laura Beresford · Molly and Neal Brockmeyer · Vince and Colleen Caballero · Capital Group · David F. Eisenberg · The Georgina-Fredrick Children's Foundation · Christy McAvoy · Marleen and Bruce Rognlien · Robert E. Ronus · Brenda and Gary Ruttenberg · The Steinmetz Foundation · Virginia F. Stevenson · Thelma Pearl Howard Foundation
The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
Located northeast of downtown, across from the Los Angeles Zoo.
Map and Directions
Free parking for Autry visitors.
MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
DINING
Food Trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is temporarily closed until further notice.