1. Question: Who were the Iroquois and how did they use the resources around them to survive?
Objective: The students will be able to explain how the Iroquois used their resources.
The Eastern Woodlands
JOURNAL ENTRY: Explain what type of home you live in, the kinds of clothing that you wear and the type of food that you eat. Make sure you explain how you are able to have each of those different items.

2. The Iroquois
Deganawidah (day gahn uh WEE)
Hiawatha

3. League VS Tribe
League
Tribe
*Compare and Contrast: tribe and league

4. The Iroquois Trail
*What 5 tribes make up
the Iroquois League?

5. Living in the Woodlands
How did the Iroquois use their environment to obtain food?
What resources did they use?

6. Longhouse When it comes to building a Longhouse, why would
the Iroquois use young and not old trees?

7. Iroquois Beliefs and Customs
*What did the Iroquois do to show their appreciation for a successful harvest and for their food resources?
*Why do you think wampum belts were highly valued by the Iroquois?

8. The Iroquois Today
The United States Mint has announced the design selection for the reverse of the 2015 Native American Dollar. The theme for the design will be the Mohawk Ironworkers.

9. The People of the Longhouse
What is the common law? 1:15
Why did the Iroquois sleep 4 feet off the ground during the summer? 3:25
Why did the Iroquois sleep on the ground during the winter? 3:35
Why was this a balanced society? Explain the roles of the male and female. 4:40
At what age were the boys allowed to go with their fathers on long hunting expeditions? What did they do on these expeditions? 7:00
What sport did the Iroquois play? 7:30
How did the Iroquois stay warm during their outings in their environment? 9:00
Why did the Iroquois mainly tell stories during the winter and not the summer? 10:40