The American Indian Magnet School (AIMS) is a public school in St. Paul, Minnesota. Students there learn reading, writing, and math. They also study American Indian traditions
                                
                                    
                                    
                                
                                
								
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										a practice, story, or belief that has been part of a family or group for a long time
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                                    It is a tradition in Sarah’s family to eat pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving.
                                
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Music and More
Students learn about American Indian music. They meet with members of a drumming group.

Learning with Games
The school has nearly 700 students. About 160 of them are American Indians. The students play American Indian games.

Sharing the Past and Present
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										a group of people who live in the same place
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                                    Our community has a parade each year on July 4th.
                                
                             members teach students about American Indian history and traditions.

Special Moves
Students at AIMS learn American Indian dances.

Where in the World?
AIMS is located in St. Paul. The city is the capital of Minnesota. The state is in a part of the United States called the Midwest. Where is your state?
						



				
				
				
				


