Students shall examine the pre-territorial periods in Arkansas, including prehistoric and historic Native American tribes. This unit includes the Paleolithic, Neolithic, pre-historic, and historic ages in Arkansas.

Characteristics of the Paleolithic and Neolithic Indians

Characteristics of the pre-historic cultures in Arkansas:
Archaic
Woodland
Mississippian

Characteristics of the historic Indian cultures in Arkansas:
Caddo
Quapaw
Osage

Contrast the characteristics of the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages.

Compare and contrast the pre-historic cultures in Arkansas:
Archaic
Woodland
Mississippian

Analyze significant elements that led to the success of the pre-historic cultures.
Location of tribe
Food sources
Achievements

Compare and contrast the cultural characteristics of the historic Indian cultures in Arkansas
Caddo
Quapaw
Osage