Unit Description: Geography and climate influenced the migration and cultural development of Native Americans. Native Americans in North America settled into different regions and developed distinct cultures.
Stage 1- Desired Results
Common Core Standards, Performance Indicators, and Themes:
Themes:
(Standards: 1, 2; Themes: ID, MOV, GEO)
Social Studies Practices (begin on page 3)
Common Core Learning Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science,and Technical Subjects (begins on page 76)
Knowledge
Students know that...
The physical environment and natural resources of North America influenced the development of the first human settlements and the culture of Native Americans. Native American societies varied across North America.
Skills
Students will be able to...
Students will examine theories of human settlement of the Americas.
Students will compare and contrast different Native American culture groups of North America, with a
focus on the influence geographic factors had on their development.
Students will examine various groups of Native Americans located within what became New York
State and the influence geographic factors had on their development.
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Stage 2- Assessment Evidence
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