4th-9 2W Native American Peoples

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Pueblo People, who lived in the Southwestern desert, made their homes like that too. These houses are called "adobe homes." They're cozy and cool inside, like a secret hideaway, and they keep you warm when it's chilly outside.

​The Pueblo People

The Pueblo People were very clever in collecting water in the desert. They built special structures called "rain catchers" or "rainwater reservoirs." When it rained, these structures would catch and store the rainwater.

​Pueblo People

Kachinas are like special spirits. They believe that kachinas are connected to the spirits of nature, like the sun, rain, and animals. They make colorful and unique dolls to represent these kachinas. During ceremonies, people wear masks and costumes to become the kachinas, asking for their blessings and protection.

Pueblo People

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Where on the map did the Pueblo People live?

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How did the Pueblo People collect water in the desert?

• They created a water company

• They built special structures called "rain catchers"

• The bought their water at the store

• They didn't need water

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What are Kachinas?

• They are special Pokemon

• Kachinas are like special spirits to the Pueblo People

• They are strong warriors for hire

• They are people who take the Pueblo people's gold

The Navajo People are a group of Native Americans who have their own special culture and way of life. They've been living in places like Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah for a very long time. The Navajo are known for their beautiful rugs, traditional songs, and stories about their history. Just like how you and your family have your own traditions, the Navajo People have their own traditions that make them unique and important.

​The Navajo People

The Navajo people build their homes called "hogans" in a round shape. They use strong materials like logs and mud to make the walls. Inside, it's warm during winter and cool during summer. Hogans have a special door that faces the east to welcome the morning sun. They're like comfortable nests where Navajo families gather and tell stories together.

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​Navajo Homes: Hogans

The Apache People are a group of Native Americans who have their own special history and way of life. They used to live in places like the southwestern United States. The Apache are known for being skilled warriors and hunters.

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​The Apache People

Apache homes are called "wickiups." These are like small, temporary houses made from materials like branches, grass, and animal hides. Wickiups are designed to be easily built and taken down, which was important for the Apache people who moved around a lot while hunting and gathering. They're like cozy shelters that provide protection from the weather and a place to rest for the Apache families during their travels.

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​Apache Homes

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Where did the Navajo people live?

• Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee areas

• California, Nevada, and Colorado areas

• Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah areas

• Alaska, Washington, and Oregon areas

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What were the Apache People known for?

• Skilled hunters and warriors

• Great tree climbers

• Skilled artisans and traders

• Knowledgeable healers and shamans

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The Navajo lived in homes called...

• Hogans

• Teepees

• Yurts

• Cabins

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The Apache people lived in homes called...?

• Teepee

• Wickiup

• Longhouse

• Yurt

​The Native Peoples of the Pacific Coast were profoundly shaped by their surroundings, and their cultures and ways of life were intricately connected to the unique environment in which they lived.

​How the Native Peoples of the Pacific Coast Shaped by Their Surroundings

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The Tlingit people belong to the same language family as the Navajo and Apache. This means that...

• They share a common ancestor

• They have similar cultural practices

• They have similar religious beliefs

• They have similar political systems

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​Native Americans of California

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​Native Americans of California

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​Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest

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​​Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest

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Which area of the is the Pacific Northwest

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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

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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

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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