Native Americans of the Northeast Woodlands

This video lesson for second graders explores the Native Americans of the Northeast Woodlands. It covers the geography, climate, daily life, culture, food, and clothing of the tribes in this region. The lesson also includes a comparison with the Southeast Woodlands and concludes with instructions for a quiz. Students are encouraged to think about how the land affected the lives of Native Americans and to engage with the material through questions and activities.

What is the essential question for the lesson on Native Americans of the Northeast Woodlands?

• What were the main crops grown by Native Americans?

• How did the land in the Southeast Woodlands affect the lives of Native Americans?

• How did the land in the Northeast Woodlands affect the lives of Native Americans?

• What types of clothing did Native Americans wear?

Which two tribes are mentioned as living in the Northeast Woodlands?

• Cherokee and Seminole

• Powhatan and Iroquois

• Apache and Navajo

• Sioux and Cheyenne

What is a characteristic feature of the Northeast Woodlands' climate?

• Dry and arid

• Hot and humid summers, cold and snowy winters

• Warm and rainy all year

• Mild and temperate

What type of homes did Native Americans in the Northeast Woodlands build?

• Teepees

• Pueblos

• Igloos

• Longhouses

What were the main crops grown by Native Americans in the Northeast Woodlands?

• Rice, wheat, and barley

• Corn, squash, and beans

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

What material was used to make moccasins worn by Native Americans?

• Leather

• Deer skin

• Wool

• Cotton

What is wampum, as used by some tribes in the Northeast Woodlands?

• A type of food

• A type of clothing

• Shell beads used as belts or jewelry

• A type of shelter

How are longhouses different from chickies?

• Longhouses are made of stone, chickies are made of wood

• Longhouses are built on stilts, chickies are built on the ground

• Longhouses are permanent structures, chickies are temporary

• Longhouses are covered with bark, chickies are covered with leaves

What should students use to complete their quiz for this lesson?

• Google Slides in Google Classroom

• Online quiz platform

• Printed worksheets

• Handwritten notes

What should students do if they have questions about the quiz?

• Ask a classmate

• Search online

• Contact the teacher

• Skip the question