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New York City History - High School Semester Curriculum

Adapted from New York City 9-12 Scope & Sequence Social Studies, New York Historical Society Curriculum Guides ↗

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Curriculum Topics

7 units

Topic 1

Early Inhabitants and Native Cultures of New York City

Key Concepts & Understandings

1.1

Identify the indigenous peoples and cultures inhabiting the New York City area before European settlement

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1.2

Understand the social, political, and economic structures of Native American tribes in the region

Learning resources

Reading

Indigenous Nations of New York :: Consider The Source Online(considerthesourceny.org)

Lesson plan resources for elementary grades exploring culture, governance, and society of Indigenous Nations in New York, supporting understanding of social, political, and economic structures.

1.3

Examine interactions between native groups and early European explorers

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1.4

Analyze the impact of early contact and disease on Native populations

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