Mojave Indians By: Billy Bob

Region of California Desert Region Along the banks of the Colorado River

Shelter Open sided, large rectangular shaped houses Mud and grass covered roofs

Natural Resources River Berries Figs Roots Cactus Bean pods from honey mesquite bushes Pinon pine trees (pine nuts)

Unique Way of Life Extremely dry conditions Developed agriculture Used fertile soil of the floodplain to develop crops –Yellow squash –Corn –Pumpkins –Watermelon www/photos/postcards.html

Comprehension Questions In what region of California did the Mojave Indians live? What were the Mojave Indians’ houses like? What are two natural resources the Mojave Indians used? What did the Mojave Indians develop?

Works Cited California Department of Education State Standards Native Americans Native American Pictures Historic Rock Art Images Desert Indian Pictures DavePics Pictures of the Colorado River On The Road Pictures of Mexico Mojave National Preserve Information about Mojave Indians USCENSUSBUREAU www/photos/postcards.html A Postcard of Vegetables FindSound Indian Drum Sound