Practice understanding that Native American cultures are diverse and shaped by their environments, homes, food, traditions, and communities.
Read each problem carefully. Use complete sentences when you can. Show your thinking in the space provided.
Learning about diverse Native American ways of life
Social Studies - Grade 2-3
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Native American peoples lived in many different parts of North America. What does this tell us about their cultures?
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A group of people lives near forests with many trees. Name one material they might use to build homes and explain why.
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A group of people lives near rivers and lakes. Name one food they might eat from the water.
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Some Native American groups lived on the Great Plains, where there were wide open grasslands. How might the land have affected their way of life?
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Why is it important to say Native American cultures instead of talking as if all Native Americans were the same?
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Many Native American communities respected nature. Write one way people can show respect for nature today.
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If a community lived where the weather was very cold, how might that affect the clothes they wore?
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What is one reason stories were important in many Native American communities?
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A community grows corn, beans, and squash. What does this tell you about how people got some of their food?
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People in one area built homes from snow, while people in another area built homes from wood. What is the best explanation for this difference?
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Why should we learn about Native American cultures with respect and care?
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Name one thing that can be different from one Native American group to another.
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How could living near the ocean help a community meet its needs?
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What does community mean?
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Write one sentence explaining what you learned about Native American cultures from this worksheet.