Native Americans migrated from Russia to North America over the Beringia land bridge as the climate changed. They adapted to the new environment by changing their hunting and gathering practices to available food sources. They utilized natural resources for survival, using animal skins for clothing in colder climates and raising crops in warmer areas, allowing the establishment of villages and towns.

1. Native Americans The development of a people

2. Migration People migrated from current day Russia to Alaska and the rest of North America Traveled over the Beringia, the wide bridge of land between Asia and North America People followed the animals who migrated for food because the climate and natural resources were changing

3. Adaptation As the climate changed, food sources (mammals) died out. Became hunter-gatherers: Catching smaller animals, fishing more and collecting edible plants and seeds As people found new food sources, they found use for other natural resources also

4. Using Natural Resources Native Americans used the natural resources for food, clothing and shelter. Far north: Used animal skins for warm, hooded clothing Made goggles out of bone with slits in them to block sun glare Built houses with driftwood and animal skins Built igloos out of blocks of snow (temporary)

5. Using Natural Resources In the warmer climates: Gathered wild plants for food Raised crops like corn These crops enabled them to stay in one place Beginnings of first villages and towns