Maryland's Native Americans- A Way of Life

Maryland's Native Americans- A Way of Life

The American Indians who lived in Maryland about 400 years ago had a culture that was similar to many other Indian groups in eastern North America. People who share a culture often share ideas, languages, art, and customs. The American Indian groups who lived in the forests of much of eastern North America are called Eastern Woodland Indians.

Multiple Choice

What region do you think the Nanticoke lived in?

***Hint: Their name means "people of the tidewater"

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Piedmont Plateau

• The Atlantic Coastal Plain

Open Ended

Predict! Why do you think the Piscataway had to hide away when the settlers came?

Open Ended

What were some benefits of multiple families sharing the same Longhouse?

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about Maryland Native Americans?

AND FINALLY...

a quick preview of next week's lesson!