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Adena State Memorial > Social Studies Content Standards > People in Societies > Cultural Perspectives

Cultural Perspectives
Benchmark
Identify ways that different cultures within the United States have shaped our national heritage, including the contributions of artisans, inventors, scientists, architects, explorers and political leaders.

Grade level indicators
1st Identify family and local community customs and traditions
2nd Explain how contributions of different cultures with the United States have shaped our national heritage

Suggested educational programming- Tour of Adena estate, home, and activities at the tenant house

Benchmark
Compare the perspectives, practices and cultural products of North American cultural groups.

Grade level indicators
4th/5th Compare the perspectives, practices and cultural products of various groups who have settled in Ohio over the years
4th/5th Describe the cultures of the various groups of people who have settled in Ohio over time, including European immigrants and African Americans
7th Compare the perspectives, practices and cultural products of the societies studied, including class structure, gender roles and beliefs Suggested educational programming- Tour of Adena estate, home, activities at the tenant house Worthington family section of Visitor Center

The Social Studies Content Standards are fullfilled with the following at Adena:

FIELD TRIPS > SOUTHWEST REGION SITES:

• Adena State Memorial
• Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial
• Fort Ancient
• Fort Hill
• National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center
• Rankin House
• Serpent Mound