Humans and the Environment
Native Americans
Directions Essential Questions Keywords Primary Sources Links
Video Streaming Dewey Number Non-Fiction Fiction EALRs
Graphic Organizer It is important to understand how the environment affects our lives and how we affect the environment. You will write an essay or develop a presentation analyzing the interaction between a group of people and their environment.
Student Directions:
In a cohesive paper or presentation, you will: - Draw a conclusion about how people affect the environment and how the environment affects people.
- Explain how studying how people interact with the environment helps us understand current issues.
- Explain three or more ways people affect their environment as they meet their needs.
- Explain how the environment influences the development of a culture's lifestyle, traditions, and beliefs with three or more examples.
- Use a map to explain the interaction between people and their environment.
- List two (in addition to the map) sources including the title and author of each source that provide information on the interaction between people and the environment.
Possible Essential Questions: Choose one
- How has the environment affected the development of a specific Native American tribe (your choice) in Washington State?
- How
has the environment influenced the development of a specific Native
American tribe's (your choice) lifestyle, traditions, and beliefs?
- How has a particular tribe (your choice) adapted to their environment in order to meet their needs?
Keywords:
- Native American
- American Indians
- North American Indians
- Names of individual tribes, such
as Nez Perce or Tlingit
- Names of cultural regions, such
as Pacific Northwest or Coastal
Primary Sources:
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American Memory
“This digital collection features more than 2,300 photographs and 7,700
pages of text about the Northwest Coast and Plateau Indian cultures.
These resources illustrate many aspects of life and work, including
housing, clothing, crafts, transportation, education, and employment.” http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award98/wauhtml/aipnhome.html
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American Indians of the Pacific Northwest
includes primary and secondary text sources, over 2,000 photographs,
and a special presentation of ten essays. Together, these materials
tell the story of Native Americans in the Pacific Northwest, from their
first contact with European explorers in the 18th century to life on
reservations in the 20th century. Primary sources include six treaties
and over 3,800 pages from the Annual Reports of the Commissioner of
Indian Affairs. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/learn/collections/pacific/history.html
- American Indians of the Pacific Northwest.
"This site [from the University of Washington] provides an extensive
digital collection of original photographs and documents about the
Northwest Coast and Plateau Indian cultures, complemented by essays
written by anthropologists, historians, and teachers about both
particular tribes and cross-cultural topics. These cultures have
occupied, and in some cases still live in parts of Alaska, British
Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana." http://content.lib.washington.edu/aipnw/index.html
- Museum of Arts and Culture. The
MAC has an extensive collection of artifacts and teacher resource
materials. A traveling trunk is also available. Call the Education
Department at (509) 363-5306 to arrange a presentation. http://www.northwestmuseum.org/northwestmuseum/
- "Discover
the Inland Northwest Indians--the first people of this region. This
program will help students understand and appreciate the cultural
diversity of the traditional Plateau tribes by making connections
between what is described in their textbooks to objects and pictures
from the Museum's collections. Understand how history is impacted who
the people are today through this highly interactive presentation given
by a representative of a living culture."
Video Streaming:
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Native Americans: People of the Northwest Coast
These people of the coast have many names: Tlinget, Haida, Salish,
Tsimshian. Different names and different languages, yet they share a
common background of survival along the rugged coastlines and dense
forests. The coastal Indians fished the rivers and streams, hunted and
trapped in the forest, built long houses from cedar and carved many
intricate items such as totem poles and masks. This video provides a
portrait of these people in their day to day lives. Grade 3 - 5 ©2004
Rainbow Educational Media http://www.unitedstreaming.com
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Native Americans: American Heritage Series (Clip: People of the Northwest)
Experience the rich history of the Native Americans through the eyes of
young Suzy Redhawk as she recounts the stories told to her by her wise
grandmother. From the rocky northwest coastline through the desert
mesas, across the Great Plains to the eastern woodlands, Suzy visits
the magnificent tribal cultures as they commune with nature and provide
valuable lessons in life. Grade 3 - 5 ©2004 100% Educational Videos http://www.unitedstreaming.com
Expedition of Lewis and Clark, The: 1804-1806
Witness Lewis and Clark's exploration of the West, complete with diary
excerpts, encounters with Native Americans, the beautiful and
threatening landscape, and a summary of their objectives and
accomplishments. Grade 3 - 5 ©2001 100% Educational Videos http://www.unitedstreaming.com
Elementary Video Adventures: Native Americans (Clip: Nez Perce)
When European settlers came to North America, it was inhabited by
tribes of people with strong cultural traditions and ties to the land.
What happened to those people and their customs? Explore the history
and cultures of the Cherokees, Venetie, and Nez Perce. Grade 3 - 5
©2001 Discovery Channel School http://www.unitedstreaming.com
Additional Links
Shelters
Food
Clothing
Art
Games
Digital Images
29 Federally Recognized Tribes of Washington
These are tribal websites. To locate information for your research select "history" or "culture".
*Website offers excellent cultural information or is more user friendly than most.
Additional Tribes and Nations -
kid-friendly sites
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The
Grasses Still Wave: Waiilatpu Over Time – National Park Service “Why
was Waiilatpu preserved? It is because of the human story - the
survival, change, and conflict that took place among the grasses make
Waiilatpu a place worthy of memory by all people who may learn from
it.” http://www.nps.gov/whmi/history/time1.htm
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Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation – Describes the effects of external forces on the Cayuse people. http://www.umatilla.nsn.us/hist2.html#external
Lewis and Clark
- Trail
Tribes. This site studies the Lewis and Clark Expedition and cultural
changes since the journey. Native American, historical, and scientific
perspectives are presented. Select a section of the map to access video
clips and information on traditional and contemporary culture of the
area. Tribes discussed include the Lakota, Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara,
Blackfoot, Shoshone, Bannock, Umatilla, Walla Walla, Cayuse, and
Chinook. From the University of Montana-Missoula. http://www.traintribes.org/umatilla/whos-who.htm#cayuse
Missionaries:
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National Park Service - Detailed biographical information about the
Whitmans and other missionaries in the Northwest is included in the
comprehensive web site. Students can use primary sources (maps),
photos, activities, and related links. http://www.nps.gov/whmi/student.htm
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PBS:The West – Marcus and Narcissa Whitman: Biographical information. http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/s_z/whitman.htm
Dewey Numbers:
- 398.2 -
Folklore
- 970.004 - History, North
America
- 970.1 - Indians of North
America
- 973 - History, United
States
Non-Fiction:
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Ansary, Mir Tamim. Northwest Coast Indians.
2000. Introduces the history, dwellings, artwork, religious beliefs,
clothing, food, and other elements of life of the Native American
tribes of the Pacific Northwest. -
Ansary, Mir Tamim. Plateau Indians. 2000.
An introduction to the history, dwellings, artwork, religious beliefs,
clothing, and food of the various Native American tribes of the Plateau
Region between the Cascades and the Rocky Mountains.
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Barenblat, Rachel.
Washington : the Evergreen State.2002. Illustrations and text explore the history, geography, people,
politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of the
state of Washington.
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Barth, Kelly. Native Americans of the Northwest plateau. 2002.
Examines the lives of Native American populations of the Northwest
plateau, an area that stretches from central British Columbia in Canada
south through the U.S. to eastern Oregon and Washington and most of
northern Idaho and northwest Montana, discussing the history of the
tribes, tribal interactions, spiritual life, struggles for land, and
other topics.
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Boule, Mary Null. Northwest coastal region : Coast Salish people.1997.
A look at the culture and history of the Coast Salish people of the
Pacific Northwest, with information on village and family life,
religion, hunting and fishing practices, and native arts.
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Boule, Mary Null. Northwest coastal region : Tlingit people.1997.
Examines the culture and history of the Tlingit people of the Pacific
Northwest, providing information on village and family life, religion,
hunting and fishing practices, and native arts.
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Boule, Mary Null. Plateau region : Cayuse, Walla Walla & Umatilla people.
1999. Presents a brief introduction to the history, culture,
traditions, and beliefs of the Cayuse, Walla Walla, and Umatilla people
of the plateau region of North America.
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Dyer, Dolores A. Plank house.
2001. Describes the construction of and culture behind the Pacific
Northwest Native Americans' plank houses, and includes instructions for
making a model plank house. Lexile: 760
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Erdosh, George. Food and recipes of the Native Americans. 1997.
Describes the different kinds of food and methods of cooking that had
been common to Indians in each of five areas of the United States.
Includes recipes. Lexile: 770
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Gibson, Karen Bush. The Chumash : seafarers of the Pacific coast. 2004. Describes the history of the Chumash Indians of coastal California and how they continue their culture today.
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Moore, Sharon. Native American foods and recipes. 2002. Discusses Native American cultures by focusing on their food and recipes.
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Sherrow, Victoria. Indians of the Plateau and Great Basin.
1992, Benford Books. Written for students in grades 5 to 9, the volume
includes 90 archival and contemporary photographs, maps, and an index.
Suitable for elementary level students studying the cultures of the
Plateau and Great Basin.
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Smith, Marie. E is for evergreen : a Washington alphabet.
2004. A rhyming alphabet that names people, places, and things from
Washington's history, culture, and natural world and provides
background information on each one.
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Staub, Frank J. Children of the Tlingit.
1999. Introduces the history, geography, and culture of the Tlingit
people in Southeast Alaska through the daily lives of children who live
there. Lexile: 870
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Thompson, Linda.People of the Plateau.
2004. Examines the history of the Plateau people and how they may have
come to what is now the United States, explains what they believe about
their origins, and looks at aspects of their daily lives and beliefs.
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Williams, Suzanne. Chinook Indians.
2003. Describes the Chinook Native Americans' land, clothes, homes,
canoes, and other aspects of their daily life and culture, and includes
color photos and illustrations, a glossary, and a further reading list.
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Williams, Suzanne. Tlingit Indians.
2003. Describes daily life among contemporary Tlingit Native Americans
and their ancestors, covering such facets as food and hunting,
clothing, homes, holidays, and art, and includes a glossary and further
reading list.
Fiction:
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Beaver steals fire : a Salish Coyote story. 2005.
Presents the traditional story from the Salish people of Montana about
how the animals of the earth stole fire from Curlew, the keeper of the
sky world. (62 pages)
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Holm, Jennifer L.Boston Jane : an adventure.
2001. Schooled in the lessons of etiquette for young ladies of 1854,
Miss Jane Peck of Philadelphia finds little use for manners during her
long sea voyage to the Pacific Northwest and while living among the
American traders and Chinook Indians of Washington Territory. Lexile:
690 (273 pages)
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Lewis, Paul Owen. Storm boy.
1995. Thrown from his canoe during an ocean storm, a young Native
American boy is washed ashore under a strange sky near a village
inhabited by very large people who make him very welcome. (32 pages)
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Mikaelsen, Ben.
Touching Spirit Bear.2001.
After his anger erupts into violence, fifteen year-old Cole, in order
to avoid going to prison, agrees to participate in a sentencing
alternative based on the Native American Circle Justice, and he is sent
to a remote Alaskan Island where an encounter with a huge Spirit Bear
changes his life. Lexile: 670 (241 pages)
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Grossman, Virginia. Ten little rabbits.
1991. A counting rhyme with illustrations of rabbits in Native American
costume, depicting traditional customs such as rain dances, hunting,
and smoke signals. Includes a glossary with additional information on
the customs. (32 pages)
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McDermott, Gerald. Raven : a trickster tale from the Pacific Northwest. 1993. Raven, a Pacific Coast Indian trickster, sets out to find the sun. Lexile:
380 (32 pages)
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Murphy, Claire Rudolf. The prince and the Salmon People.
2003. When the salmon stop coming to his village, a Tsimshian prince
travels to the world of the Spring Salmon People and discovers the
vital connection between the human and animal worlds. (40 pages)
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O'Dell, Scott.
Thunder rolling in the mountains.
Houghton Mifflin,1992.128p. In the late nineteenth century, a young Nez
Perce girl relates how her people were driven off their land by the U.S.
Army and forced to retreat north until their eventual surrender. Lexile:
680 (128 pages)>
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Raymer, Dottie. Welcome to Kaya's world, 1764 : growing up in a Native American homeland.
2003. A detailed, photo-illustrated overview of the Nez Perce Native
Americans' history and culture, focusing on what life was like for
children and young adults. Covers longhouses and tepees, toys and
games, food, clothing, courting, and other aspects, and includes tribal
myths and legends. Lexile: 1060 (60 pages) Vaughan, Richard Lee. Eagle boy : a Pacific Northwest tale.
c2000. An Indian boy's friendship with eagles ultimately saves his village
in the Pacific Northwest from starvation. RL 2.6 (32p)
EALRs:- 3.2.1 Understands and analyzes how the environment affects cultural groups and how cultural groups affect the environment.
- 5.4.1 Draws conclusions using at least two clear, specific and accurate examples in a paper or presentation.
- 3.1.1 Understands and applies how maps and globes are used to display the regions of North America in the past and present.
- 5.4.2 Prepares a list of resources, including the title and author for each source.
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thenry@mead.k12.wa.us 
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