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Native American Regions 1

Native American Regions 1

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5th Grade

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Liseth Maravilla

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Native American Regions 1

Northwest Coast and Southwest

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natural resources

Materials that are found in nature and that can be used by people in many ways. Fresh water, soil, and forests are all examples of natural resources.

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longhouse

A long wooden dwelling shared by many families, esp. of the Iroquois or other North American Indian tribes.

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shaman

A medicine man known to control the spiritual forces and would use magic to cure the sick.

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totem poles

A wooden pole that is carved and painted with totem images.


Totem poles were raised outside the homes of some native peoples who lived near the Pacific coast in northwestern North America. 

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potlatch

A party that would last for days with a feast. It was a way for the host to show off their wealth.

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drought

A long period with little or no rain.


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irrigation

The act of supplying water to land or crops.

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maize


A grain that grows on the ears of a tall plant; maize.

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adobe

A building material of clay mixed with straw that has been dried by the sun and made into bricks.

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Mesas:

A high piece of land with a flat top and steep sides, found in Mexico and the southwest area of the United States.

Native American Regions 1

Northwest Coast and Southwest

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