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Native American Cultures and Regional Adaptations

2nd Grade · Social Studies · US-WV-SS

9 lessons

Goal

Examine how Indigenous nations settled North America, adapted to distinct geographic environments, and developed diverse cultures.

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  1. How Early Peoples Spread Across North AmericaUp next
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  3. Plains Nations: Bison, Tipis, and Nomadic LifeNot started yet
  4. Southwest Nations: Pueblos, Adobe, and Desert FarmingNot started yet
  5. Pacific Northwest Nations: Cedar, Salmon, and Totem PolesNot started yet
  6. Arctic and Subarctic Nations: Surviving the Frozen NorthNot started yet
  7. Learning From Native American Artifacts and ToolsNot started yet
  8. Trade Alliances and Cooperation Between Native NationsNot started yet
  9. Early Encounters and Conflicts Between Native Peoples and NewcomersYou are here
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Learning standards covered

us-wvSS.3.4West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All ages

Examine historical conflicts and their resolutions (e.g., The Boston Tea Party, conflict between Native Americans and explorers).

us-wvSS.3.21West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All ages

Examine the settlement of North America by Native Americans. • Illustrate the spread of the Native American population into the various regions of North America. • Determine settlement patterns based on natural resources. • Explain how Native American groups adapted to geographic factors of a given region. • Compare and contrast the cultures of the different Native American groups (e.g., source of food, clothing, shelter, and products used). • Make historical inferences by analyzing artifacts and illustrations. • Analyze the Native American interactions with others (e.g., other Native American groups, explorers and settlers).