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Students explore human health by participating in a medicine class activity. In this herbs lesson, students identify plants which Native Americans used throughout history to cure illnesses. Students research specific herbs in groups and create a presentation to share with their classmates.

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herbs, native american history, native americans

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herbs, human health, medicine activity, native american history, science
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Grade
6th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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