Welcome to our In the Know topic for October, Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 look at the two holidays people of Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day.
Grades 2-3 asks students what they celebrate on October 8th.
Grades 4-5 look at why more states are celebrating Indigenous People’s Day.
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