Pacific Northwest Tribes and Resources

The lesson covers the Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest, focusing on their use of natural resources, daily life, and cultural practices. Students are encouraged to compare these tribes with those from the Southwest and explore the significance of cedar trees. The lesson includes activities like answering essential questions and a word hunt, and concludes with quiz preparation.

Which region's Native American tribes are being discussed in today's lesson?

• The Northeast

• The Pacific Northwest

• The Southwest

• The Plains

What are natural resources?

• Materials that are not useful to people

• Resources that are only found in the ocean

• Materials found in nature that people use

• Man-made materials

Which tribes are examples of those that lived in the Pacific Northwest?

• Navajo and Apache

• Tlingit and Quaal

• Iroquois and Mohawk

• Cherokee and Seminole

How does the climate of the Pacific Northwest differ from the Southwest?

• The Southwest is wet and mild

• The Pacific Northwest is mild and wet

• Both regions have the same climate

• The Pacific Northwest is dry and hot

What was the primary material used for building houses in the Pacific Northwest?

• Cedar wood

• Clay

• Bamboo

• Stone

Why did tribes in the Pacific Northwest not need to farm?

• The land was full of natural resources

• They preferred hunting

• They did not know how to farm

• They traded for food

What was a potlatch?

• A type of house

• A fishing technique

• A celebration with music and dance

• A type of clothing

What was the most important food for the Pacific Northwest tribes?

• Rice

• Corn

• Salmon

• Buffalo

What should students do before taking the quiz?

• Skip the videos

• Ignore the lesson

• Watch all extra videos and review materials

• Only read the textbook

What is emphasized for students to do on their quiz?

• Write quickly

• Use only their memory

• Read questions carefully and write neatly

• Skip difficult questions