Web Drop #4

To continue our research of Native Americans, we will compare two different Native American regions, the Northwest Coastal and the Eastern Woodlands. You will discover how the tribes living on opposite ends of the continent experienced many of the same cultures. You will also take a look at how they differed in their regions.

Assignment 1

You will research the sites listed below. Using your graphic organizer you will compare and contrast the following areas:

Ø Where they settled

Ø Languages

Ø Hunting styles

Ø Shelters

Ø Natural resources they used and what they were used for

Ø Jobs for each of the family members

Ø Ceremonies and rituals

Ø Other things that you find interesting

Northwest Coastal Tribes

http://www.oregonpioneers.com/indian3.htm

http://www.mce.k12tn.net/indians/reports3/northwest_coastal.htm

http://www.germantown.k12.il.us/indians/northwest.html

Eastern Woodland Tribes

http://www.germantown.k12.il.us/indians/woodland2.html

http://www.ahsd25.k12.il.us/Curriculum%20Info/NativeAmericans/woodlandtribes.html

http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h922.html

Assignment 2

Once you have gathered your information you will need to choose one of the topics below and write a paragraph containing detailed information. Use support from the text.

Ø How the two regions were the same

Ø How the two regions were different