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Learning about a Culture from a Story

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Students interpret the identity of a traditional culture from objects and a creation story. In this lesson on learning about a culture from a story, students read and analyze an Eskimo myth about creation and an essay on Traditional Eskimo Life. Students work in groups and discuss what they've read.

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eskimo life, traditional stories, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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