SS10.5.3

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 5

SS10.5.3
Distinguish differences among major American Indian cultures in North America according to geographic region, natural resources, community organization, economy, and belief systems.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

The description of major American Indian cultures including geographic regions, the use of natural resources, community organization, economy and belief systems and locate these nations on a map.

Skills

Students are able to:

Locate major American Indian nations on a map.
Distinguish American Indian cultural groups by examining the geographic region, natural resources, community organization, economy, and belief systems.

Understanding

Students understand that:

The major American Indian cultures can be distinguished from one another based on geographic region, natural resources, community organization, economy, and belief systems.

Vocabulary

belief system
community organization
distinguish
economy

Aligned Learning Resources

Native Americans: How Their Environment Affected Their Culture

Uncovering American Indian Cultures: What Do You See in This Photo?

The First Americans: Learning About American Indian Heritage

Native American Mural Research

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