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Pacific Northwest Coastal Nations and Potlatch Traditions
Describe cedar woodworking, totem poles, salmon fisheries, and wealth redistribution through the Potlatch ceremony.
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Indigenous Cultures of North America
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Examine how diverse Indigenous nations adapted to distinct North American environments, organized complex societies, and maintained rich cultural traditions before European contact.
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Learning standards covered
SS.5.1.2Colorado Social Studies Standards · All agesExamine the historical eras, individuals, groups, ideas, and themes in North America from early Indigenous Peoples through the European Age of Exploration/post-Columbian colonization and the establishment of the United States Government.
SS.5.2.1Colorado Social Studies Standards · All agesUse geographic tools and sources to research and answer questions about United States geography.