1st-9 4W Chap 1 Lesson 3 pt-2

​5.H.1 Identify and describe early cultures and settlements that existed in North America prior to contact with Europeans.

Hey there, 5th graders! Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure into the world of the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest. These incredible indigenous people have called this stunning region home for countless generations. Imagine dense, emerald-green forests, majestic totem poles that tell stories, and remarkable cedar canoes that glide through pristine waters. From their unique art to their deep connection with nature, the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest have a rich history waiting to be explored.

Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest

Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest

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​Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest

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​​Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest

Multiple Choice

Who was Chief Seattle?

• A famous explorer

• A prominent Native American leader

• A celebrated author

• A renowned poet

  
  

Hotspot

Which area of the is the Pacific Northwest

Multiple Choice

What were totem poles primarily used for by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest?

• As watchtowers to spot approaching danger

• As homes for tribal leaders

• A way of chronicling their clan and family history

Multiple Choice

What did people typically do at a potlatch among Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest?

• Guests of the family receive gifts, enjoy feasting, and music

• Plant crops and build homes

• Study the stars and planets

• They had staring contests and the winner was allowed to pet the cat

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Subarctic Peoples

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​Arctic People

Multiple Choice

The tribes, like the Inuit, Yupik, and Aleut, adapted to the extreme cold by making their clothes from...

• Caribou furs and other animal hides

• Plant fibers

• Cotton

• Fish scales