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A Tall Chamoru Latte, Please!

ArticleMiddle SchoolLess than 30 minutes
AstronomyBuildingChamoruConstructionCultureGuamLatte Stones
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In this essay, learn about the ancient Chamoru culture of Guam and their unique method of building homes.

 

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Pacific Islands - Vol. 1 No. 21

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  • This FACTivity is taken from the Pacific Fire Exchange wildfire curriculum mentioned in the last paragraph of the essay. The curriculum includes information about some of the important values of...

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  • archaeologist

    (är kē ä lə jist): A scientist who studies the material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities.

  • Common Era

    (kä-mən er ə): The system for recording dates used almost everywhere around the world today. CE is an alternative to the AD system used by Christians, but the numbers are the same.

  • iconic

    (ī kän ik): Of or pertaining to an icon. An icon is a picture representation, a symbol.

  • indigenous

    (in di jə nəs): Produced, growing, living, or occurring naturally in a particular region or environment.

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Social Studies Standards are educational guidelines outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts students should learn in subjects such as history, geography, civics, and economics, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of societal structures, historical events, and global perspectives.
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  • Guampedia: Archeology of the Marianas

    Learn more about the archeology of the Marina Islands.

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  • Guampedia: About Guam

    Learn more about Guam

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  • Guampedia: Latte

    Learn more about these stone pillars and capstones.

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  • Guampedia: Ancient Chamoru Calendar

    Learn more about the ancient Chamoru Calendar.

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  • Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council: Lunar Calendars

    Learn more about lunar calendars.

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  • Stanford News: Indigenous language of Papua New Guinea

    Learn more about the indigenous language and why it is important to linguistics.

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