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 Student Achievement: First Things First

4th - 5th Grade

Adapt - to change in order to fit new conditions.

Community - all the people who live in a particular area; a group of people who have similar qualities or interests.

Conflict - a fight or strong disagreement.

Cooperate/cooperation - to work together to get something done.

Cultural characteristics - typical traits of a society, including customs, clothing, religion, arts, language, education, government, and family.

Culture - the language, traditions, beliefs, clothing, and activities of a group of people.

Custom - something that has been done for a long time and is widely accepted .

Diversity - variety.

Environment - the geographic characteristics that surround and affect the way people live.

Interaction - the act of doing something with others or having influence with others.

Interdependence/interdependent - the act of needing each other for help or support.

Migrate/migration/immigration - to move from one country or region to another with the intent of staying at that place for a long period of time.

Modify - to change to meet the needs of people.

Tradition - a custom or belief that is handed down from generation to generation.

 

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