North American Native Americans
Important Vocabulary
Native Americans- a group of peope who were living in America before the Europeans discovered the country
indigenous- the first people to live in an area; Native Americans were the indigenous people of America
tribe- a group of Native Americans who lived in the same area of the country that share similar beleifs
nomad- a person who wanders from one area to another; often following a source of food
indigenous- the first people to live in an area; Native Americans were the indigenous people of America
tribe- a group of Native Americans who lived in the same area of the country that share similar beleifs
nomad- a person who wanders from one area to another; often following a source of food
Eastern Woodland Native AmericansTribe- Powhatan
Home- Longhouse Occupation- Fisherman, Hunter, Farmer Transportation- Walked, paddled, canoes |
Plains Native AmericansTribe- Lakota/Sioux
Home- Teepees (Tipis) Occupation- Hunters, Horseman Transportation- Walked, horseback |
Southwest Native AmericansTribe- Pueblo
Home- Multi-story terraced building Occupation- Hunter, Farmer Transportation- Walked |
Native American Contributions
Art- pottery, weaving, carving, jewlery
Knowledge of the environment
Respect for mother nature
Farming of corn and tobacco- Crop rotation
Knowledge of the environment
Respect for mother nature
Farming of corn and tobacco- Crop rotation
Changes in Native American Culture
Native Americans have changed over time.
Today, Native Americans live and work in the United States
Today, Native Americans live and work in the United States