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Fifth graders explore U.S. geography by reading assigned text about American Indians. For this migration lesson, 5th graders identify the differences between Native Americans and European settlers who traveled through middle America in the 19th century. Students compare different trails that were traveled during the westward expansion era.

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5th
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Science
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