Social Studies 2.02 Lesson- Native Americans

Paleo-Indians

The earliest people to live in North America, believed to have arrived from Asia via a land bridge.

Great Basin

A region in the western United States characterized by mountains and deserts, where tribes like the Paiute and Shoshone lived.

Pacific Northwest

Region along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, known for its mountains and forests, where tribes like the Chinook and Tlingit resided.

Chickee

A type of shelter used by the Seminole Tribe, built with trees and leaves and lacking solid walls.

Artifacts

Objects created by people, such as tools and clothing, that serve as primary sources for historians studying the past.

Secondary Sources

Materials prepared by people who did not witness events, used for learning about the past.

Longhouse

A type of home used by the Mohawk Tribe, built from wood and bark, accommodating multiple families.

Totem Poles

Wooden sculptures used by the Tlingit Tribe to tell stories and represent family lineage.

Wickiups

Dome-shaped shelters made from long tree branches and grass, used by tribes like the Bannock during winter.

Ceremonies

Special occasions in Native American cultures that involved music, dance, and rituals.