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Northwest Coast Indians: Spring and Summer Salmon Lesson PlanNorthwest Coast Indians: Spring and Summer Salmon Lesson Plan
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Northwest Coast Indians: Spring and Summer Salmon

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Here is a fabulous lesson about the cultures of the Northwest Indians. Through an exploration of a story about the Salmon People, learners study the practice of harvesting salmon and the cultural importance of salmon to the Northwest Coast indians. This 18-page lesson has everything you need to successfully implement it with your class. Excellent cross-curricular activites are found throughout.

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3rd - 6th
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Math
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Duration
5 days
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Collaborative Learning
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