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Early Americans - Their Culture and Law

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Students examine the laws, food, clothing, and shelter of early American Indian cultures. They conduct research, answer questions, and plan and map out an early American Indian village.

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american indian culture, american indian culture and law, native american culture, social studies
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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