It's What We Did

Created by: Cheryl Phillips

2nd Grade Native American Project

  

 

 

Process: Students will answer the essential questions on specified worksheets by using the information provided.

Essential Questions

·        In what ways were the American Indians (First Americans) in Virginia like and different from the Sioux and Pueblo Indians?

·        Who are some of the American Indians (First Americans) who lived in Virginia and in other regions of the United States?

  • What are some contributions of the American Indians (First Americans)?

 

Task:

Use this table below to fill out the hand-outs on each Native American Tribe

Region Indian Home Occupation Transportation
Eastern Woodlands Powhatan Long Houses Fishermen/Hunters/farmers Walked/paddled canoes
Plains Sioux Teepees Hunters Walked/used Horses
Southwest Pueblo Multi-story terraced building Farmers Walked

                                                   

Contributions of American Indians (First Americans)

  •  Arts (jewelry, pottery, weaving)

  •  Legends and stories

  • Respect for nature

  • Farming

Objective:

STANDARD 2.2
 (First Americans), with emphasis on the Powhatan of the Eastern Woodlands, the Sioux of the Plains, and the Pueblo people of the Southwest.

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