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Oaks and California Indians

Learning Objective:

Students will be able to:

• Describe the importance of oak trees, and acorns in particular, in the life and culture of California Indians.

Time: 30 minutes

Materials:

For each student:

• Student Reading Selection: Oaks and California Indians

Procedure:

• Distribute, read and discuss Oaks and California Indians.

Going deeper:

Harvest acorns and make a product from acorn mush. Research the process and find a recipe on the Internet.