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title: "SS3H1: Early American Indian Cultures (Georgia Social Studies standard)"
code: SS3H1
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Social Studies, SS3H1
subject: social_studies
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# SS3H1: Early American Indian Cultures

Describe early American Indian cultures and their development in North America.

- Subject: Social Studies
- Appears in: Grade 3, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/grade-3.md

## Expectations

- **SS3H1.a**: Locate the regions where American Indians settled in North America: Arctic, Northwest Southwest, Plains, Northeast, and Southeast.
- **SS3H1.b**: Compare and contrast how American Indians in each region used their environment to obtain food, clothing, and shelter.
- **SS3H1.c**: Discuss how American Indians continue to contribute to American life (e.g., arts, literature).

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.