SouthWest Native Americans-featuring homeroom

Phylicity, MyKalah, and Ja'Miyah are on a field trip to a Native American museum! Can you guess what kind of artifacts they might see from the early Native American era?

• Books, bicycles, computers, and televisions

• Pottery, jewelry, tools, and weapons

• Cars, airplanes, smartphones, and refrigerators

• Paintings, sculptures, musical instruments, and furniture

Imagine this, Taylor, JaVeona, MyKalah, Destiny, and Dania are on a field trip to the American Southwest. They're curious about the history of the region. How did the first Americans come to live on this land now known as the American Southwest?

• Did they cross a land bridge from Northeast Asia to North America?

• Did they sail across the Atlantic Ocean from Europe?

• Did they fly on airplanes from Africa to North America?

• Or did they walk through a tunnel from South America to North America?

Chamilia, Destiny, and Landon are on a school field trip to explore the historical dwellings of the Native Americans in the Southwest. They come across a building constructed from clay combined with grass. Can you identify what type of home they discovered?

• Mansions

• Teepees

• Igloos

• Pueblos

Nicolas, Alyce, Keontez, Ja'Miyah, and Landon are on a school trip to explore the ancient Pueblos. They discover a unique round room that was used for spiritual ceremonies. Can you guess what these rooms were called?

• Altars

• Shrines

• Temples

• Kivas

Imagine Skylar, Alyce, and JaShaun are on a thrilling field trip to the land of the Navajo with their history teacher, Taylor. Can you guess what type of home they discovered that the Navajo people built in this land?

• A quaint Cottage

• A unique Hogan

• A grand Castle

• A luxurious Mansion

Imagine Destiny, Dania, and Nicolas are anthropologists studying the dietary habits of the Native Americans of the Southwest. What do you think was the main source of food they discovered in their research?

• Squash, beans, and corn

• Pizza, burgers, and fries

• Tacos, burritos, and enchiladas

• Sushi, noodles, and rice

Imagine Ja'Miyah, JaVeona, and Taylor are on a field trip to the Southwestern Native American historical site. They notice the ancient people's ingenious method of storing rainwater for their crops. Can you guess what they used for this purpose?

• Swimming pools

• Lakes

• Ponds

• Ditches

Ja'Miyah, Andravious, and Landon are on a field trip to a local museum. They come across some ancient pottery adorned with intricate designs and patterns. What do you think these pots are referred to as?

• Talking pots

• Silent pots

• Sleeping pots

• Dancing pots

Imagine you're at a museum with Destiny, Andravious, and Ja'Miyah. The tour guide asks, 'What did the Southwestern Native American people create to represent spirits and teach their children about them?'

• Barbie dolls

• Action figures

• Kachina dolls

• Teddy bears

Imagine you're in a history discussion with MyKalah, Taylor, and Destiny. The topic is, 'What did the settlers do to the Native Americans of the Southwest during the expansion of the West?'

• MyKalah suggests, 'Helped them find new jobs and opportunities.'

• Taylor thinks, 'Gave them food, clothing, and shelter.'

• Destiny says, 'Built schools, hospitals, and libraries.'

• Or, did they 'Destroy their crops, lands, and homes?'