7.1 Native Americans
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.
(NYS Social Studies Framework)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.
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- 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.