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Social Studies Curriculum Social Studies - 3rd Grade
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Standard 2

Students will understand cultural factors that shape a community.

Objective 2

Explain how selected indigenous cultures of the Americas have changed over time.
  • Indigenous Cultures Change Over Time
    Students will learn about the of indigenous people of America.

    Enduring Understanding:

    1. Students will describe and compare the early indigenous people of the Americas.
    2. Students will describe traditional practices that do or do not persist in modern times.


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