Introduction: The recent discovery of a long forgotten map of North America has led anthropologists to better understand many of this country's Native American tribes. You have been selected to participate in an important study to better understand the different Native American tribes of North America. The map and it's related sources will help you in this study.
Task:
Go to page http://www.germantown.k12.il.us/html/culture.html to find this special map, and click on the Native American tribe that best helps you answer each of your Web Quest questions.
Activity Questions:
In your quest for knowledge answer the following questions.
1.
Using your special map find one of the several Native American tribes
found in the US. Write a description about the Native
American
group you have selected including their culture and customs.
2.
An Adobe is a type of Native American structure. Why do you think
Adobes
are not found in the New York area.
3.
What were the two main purposes of Wampum
?
4.
Describe your home. Do you think that the Native American tribe that
you selected would feel comfortable there?
5.
What changes do you think would have to be made if any, to
accommodate the Native American tribe you have selected.
Related Activity:
Some of the foods that we eat are of a Native American origin. To find out which foods these are go to page http://www2.bluemountain.com/eng/nativeamer/NAquiz3.html
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