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Pre-Columbian Cultures in the Americas Lesson PlanPre-Columbian Cultures in the Americas Lesson Plan
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Pre-Columbian Cultures in the Americas

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Native American studies is fun, educational, and highly motivating. Fifth graders will gain a deeper understanding of the six major pre-Columbian culture areas on the North American continent. They will choose one group and conduct research, collect data on food, clothing, climate, and region. They then put it all together to create a group poster. Web links, vocabulary, and background information is all provided.

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native american culture, the anasazi

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anasazi, native american cultures, cahokia, pre-columbian civilizations, new world civilizations, pre-colombian settlements, social studies
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4th - 6th
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Social Studies & History
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