Early Indiana Cultures

4th GradeSocial Studies30 min

aligned to 4.h.1

Learning Objective

I can name the major early cultures that lived in Indiana before Europeans arrived.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

Eastern Woodland Native American

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Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The Eastern Woodland people lived in the eastern part of the United States, in a region known for its large forests.

  • The Eastern Woodland people relied on the forest for their needs, and they hunted deer, rabbits, squirrels, and birds.

  • The Iroquois League is credited as being the earliest foundation of American democracy, and the Algonquin were another native group identified by the language they spoke.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Name three major early cultures that lived in the eastern woodlands of North America before Europeans arrived.

Teacher Guide

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