Unit 4 American Indians Day 9: Artic American Indians

Open Ended

What are you most curious to learn about the lives of people who live in the Arctic region?

Multiple Choice

Why do you think it is important to learn about Arctic American Indians and their way of life?

• Because they have unique ways of surviving in cold climates

• Because they live in the same place as us

• Because they are the only people who live in America

• Because they invented the internet

Open Ended

What do you notice in Section 1 of the image?

Open Ended

What do you notice in Section 2 of the image?

Open Ended

What do you notice in Section 3 of the image?

Multiple Choice

Based on all four sections, what do you think the big picture is showing?

• A new invention

• A traditional activity

• A famous event

• A natural disaster

Open Ended

What do you notice in Section 4 of the image?

Open Ended

What is your prediction of the picture?

Multiple Choice

Why did the American Indians of the Arctic region invent kayaks?

• To help them hunt for fish and whales

• To travel across the desert

• To build their homes

• To store food

Multiple Choice

Which area on the map represents the Arctic Region?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

What material did the Inuit people use to make waterproof clothing?

• Seal skin

• Cotton

• Wool

• Feathers

Multiple Select

Which of the following were used by the Inuit people for food in the Arctic region?

• Fish

• Berries

• Polar bears

• Corn

Fill in the Blanks

The temperature in the Arctic region is usually below

most of the year.

Open Ended

Describe how the environment of the Arctic region influenced the way the American Indians obtained food, clothing, and shelter.

Multiple Choice

What is one way the Inuit people adapted to survive in the Arctic region?

• They built houses out of snow and ice.

• They grew crops year-round.

• They wore light clothing.

• They lived in forests.

Multiple Select

Which of the following animals were hunted by the Inuit people for food?

• Polar bears

• Whales

• Cows

• Seals

Open Ended

How does the environment of the Arctic region affect the types of food the Inuit people eat?

Fill in the Blanks

The Inuit people used the hides of animals to make

clothing.

Multiple Choice

What material did the Inuit use to build their permanent winter shelters?

• Wood

• Blocks of snow and ice

• Bricks

• Stone

Open Ended

Describe how the Inuit shelters have changed from the past to today. What are some reasons for these changes?

Open Ended

Compare the traditional snow goggles invented by the Inuit with modern snow goggles. What are the similarities and differences in their design and purpose?

Multiple Choice

What invention by the Inuit people is still used today to protect eyes from snow glare?

• Snow goggles

• Snowshoes

• Igloos

• Parkas

Open Ended

How did storytelling help Arctic Indians cope with the long, dark winters?

Fill in the Blanks

The American Indians of the Arctic region built shelters called

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were important for the survival of the American Indians of the Arctic region?

• Adapting to the cold environment

• Hunting animals for food

• Wearing light clothing

• Building igloos

Multiple Choice

Why did the American Indians of the Arctic region NOT gather many berries and roots during the colder months?

• The land was mostly covered in snow and ice

• They preferred hunting only

• Berries and roots were poisonous

• They traded for food instead

Open Ended

After looking at the picture in four quadrants and discussing with your partner, what is one question you still have about Arctic American Indians?

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned about Arctic American Indians that you found interesting?