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The topic of the peopling of the Americas offers the opportunity for a fascinating discussion. Give your class the knowledge they need to understand the migration across Beringia, the hunter-gatherer lifestyle, and the impact of agriculture. Each slide provides images and easy-to-follow information. A great introduction.

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early americans, farming, artifact analysis, beringia, Agriculture, hunter gatherers, social studies
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Grade
7th - 10th
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Social Studies & History
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Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
11

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