How did the Native Americans Adapt to Their Environments?Notes. September 8

Examine this picture of the Canadian forest. Imagine that you have suddenly been placed in this environment, and you must survive there for a year. On the top of page ___ of your spiral describe the shelter you would build, the clothing you would make to protect yourself from the elements, and the tools you would create to acquire food.Tell why you designed the items the way you did. Mention the natural resources you would use.

Taking Notes from a Class LectureListen and write notes. Put things in your own words. Don’t copy word for word.Use the slide titles as section headings in your notes.

Native Americans Originally Migrated From AsiaIce Age land bridge across Bering StraitEncouraged by pursuit of big game hunting20,000 -50,000 years agoNomadic people spread out across the continent.

Geographic Regions that were home to Native Americans in North America in the 1500s.Geographic Region = area with common natural characteristicsUnited States can be divided into 8CaliforniaNorthwest CoastPlateauGreat BasinSouthwestGreat PlainsEastern WoodlandsSoutheast

Natural Environment Encountered by Native AmericansEnvironment = everything that surrounds usTemperatureFood supplyWater supplyAltitudeLandformsEvery environment has natural resources, climate and vegetation

Native Americans Adapted to Their EnvironmentsBecause the regions were different, life in those regions became different.Created seperate and unique culturesCulture = people’s whole way of lifeRespected earth and everything that lived on it.

Built shelter using materials from surroundingsManaged freshwater resources responsibly (no over-fishing)Developed special tools for hunting and food productionProduced clothing compatible with environmentSpirituality, rituals and values depend on environment as well.