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Native American Culture

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Students read a variety of Native American Literature and discuss the main idea by answering critical thinking questions about the poem. Students use context clues to understand the feeling of the Native American culture about the Earth. Students develop comprehension skills through role playing and analyzing native American Reading materials

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cultural awareness, native americans, stewardship

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culture, native american, stewardship, science
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Grade
K - 3rd
Subjects
Science
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