Exploring Our Past: Native Peoples of the Woodlands

The video explores the history and culture of the Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands. It covers their migration, customs, and daily life, including their homes, family structures, and spiritual beliefs. The impact of European settlers on these communities is also discussed, highlighting the loss of land and cultural changes. The video emphasizes the importance of preserving Native American customs and history.

What sounds would you have heard in the forest many hundreds of years ago?

Who were the first Americans mentioned in the text?

What is one way we learn about early Native American culture?

Describe the significance of artifacts in understanding Native American life.

What was the Ice Age and how did it affect the migration of the first Americans?

What types of homes did Woodland Native Americans build?

How did the roles of men and women differ in Woodland Native American societies?

What was the role of storytelling in the education of Native American children?

How did the arrival of European settlers impact Native American communities?

What is the importance of preserving Native American customs and culture today?