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Plenty on the Plains

Plenty on the Plains

In this activity, learners compare the ways of life of Plains Native Americans who hunted and moved frequently to follow the buffalo herds, and Native Americans who farmed and lived in more permanent villages along the river valleys. As they learn about different ways of life, learners also explore the benefits of trading. Learners act out a trading scenario, in which they make and trade goods including wristbands and popcorn snacks. This...

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Keywords:
Social Sciences, Economics, NSDL, Biological Science, Goods, Ecology, Representation, Great Plains, Popcorn, Wristbands, Earth Structure, Native Americans, Mandan, Value, Farmers, Forestry and Agriculture, Hunters, Hidatsa, Life Science, Ecosystems, Geoscience, Mathematics, Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Bracelets, Technology, Trade, Lakota, Algebra
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Authors:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
Unknown
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No
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Unknown

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