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Ancient Highways-Native Byways of Salmon Lake State Park Lesson PlanAncient Highways-Native Byways of Salmon Lake State Park Lesson Plan
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Ancient Highways-Native Byways of Salmon Lake State Park

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Eighth graders investigate the concept of the trail system used by the Native Americans. They compare and contrast the trails to modern transportation roadways of today. Students also define the types of information archaeologists use to locate prehistoric trails of Indians.

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Grade
8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2006

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