Introduction: Archeologists working in the state of Washington recently discovered the skeletal remains of what they believe to be one of the first Native Americans to come to the North American continent. However, these same scientists are puzzled as to where this man came from. To gain knowledge into the whereabouts of this man conduct the following Web Quest activity.
Task:
Go to page http://whyfiles.news.wisc.edu/061polar/anthro.html
to learn how Native Americans arrived in North America.
For further reference material please refer back to page:
http://www.germantown.k12.il.us/html/culture.html
Activity Questions:
In your quest for knowledge answer the following questions.
1.
What scientific explanation best explains how Native
Americans arrived in North America?
2.
Make a list of items that you would take to the North Pole to
ensure your survival.
3.
Why did some tribes decide to stay in specific areas?
4.
How did this lead to the development of culture and
customs
in these tribes?
Related Activity:
Draw a picture of a Native American home.
Go to page http://www.anthro.mankato.msus.edu/prehistory/settlements/index.html
and click on the area to find pictures of different types of "Native American" homes.
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