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Who Were the First People and Early Settlers in the Northeast Region?

K-5
One class period
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Learning Objectives

  • Describe the diverse cultural nature of the region, including contributions of Native Peoples
  • Analyze primary source materials
  • Use evidence to answer the question, “Who were the first people and early settlers in the Northeast Region?”
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Overview

Historians study the past. In this lesson, students research historic maps and other sources to learn about the Native Americans who first lived in the Northeast of the United States. After learning about those who first lived in the area, students work in small groups to learn about the early settlers in the region.

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