1. LT: I can create a Brochure to show the cultures, geography and similarities of Various Native American Tribes.

2. LT: I can examine connections between geography & climate and culture among Native American culture areas.
Do Now:
1- Write HW: “Geography/Climate Connections to Native American Culture Areas” Table (Both sides)
2- Examine connections between Geography/Climate & Culture
3- Work on G/C Connections Table, examining different North American culture areas and the various tribes that were a part of those groups

3. Geography (G) / Climate (C)
LT: I can examine connections between geography & climate and culture among Native American culture areas.
Complete each scenario, describing either the Geography, Climate or Culture description:
Geography (G) / Climate (C)
Culture Description
G: Mountainous region, rocky soil,
C: very cold climate- high snowfall amounts
Boat-making, fishing
G: Grassy, flat lands
C: Moderate summers & winters

4. LT: I can create a Brochure to show the cultures, geography and similarities of Various Native American Tribes.
Do Now:
1- Write HW: “Native American Tribe Brochure” Project- Due Tuesday 9/27
2- Discuss concept of similarities & differences between Native American Culture Areas
3- Assign Culture Areas
4- Begin work gathering information about tribes in different culture areas
Research- find information on tribes, jobs, religious practices, accomplishments, homes, food, other details
Small group collaboration
Use textbooks, internet, books & each other for resources

5. LT: I can complete a table of information containing information about a specific N.A. culture area using Pgs of the textbook.
LT: I can create a Brochure to show the cultures, geography and similarities of Various Native American Tribes.

6. Native American Tribe Brochure
LT: I can create a Brochure to show the cultures, geography and similarities of Various Native American Tribes.
Native American Tribe Brochure
Native American societies across North America had unique traits and traditions, many of which were based on their location, geography and climate. You will create a brochure that examines tribes in one of those culture areas. The areas for this assignment include:
Arctic
Subarctic
Northwest Coast
Plateau
Great Plains
Northeast
Great Basin
California
Southwest
Southeast
 Your brochure can focus on one or more of the tribes found in the region assigned to you. The brochure should contain the following information:
Student Name and class
Name of Culture Area
Native American tribe name(s)
Memorable catchphrase that connects region/tribes
to their strengths or culture
Details about tribe’s location/region-
Climate, landforms, environment,
4+ details about their lifestyle and history. This can include:
Housing
Food
Jobs
Religion
Symbols
Accomplishments/History

7. LT: I can create a Brochure to show the cultures, geography and similarities of Various Native American Tribes.
2+ images associated with the Native American society Use of computers is recommended, but not required. You will be graded on the brochure’s completion, accuracy, organization, neatness/grammar and eye-catching quality. You may have the same tribe as another student in class- if that is the case, you may work together in gathering the information. However, every student must create their own original, self-made brochure. Brochures will be presented to the class by the end of the week.

8. LT: I can create a Brochure to show the cultures, geography and similarities of Various Native American Tribes.
Tribe Name Culture Area “Catchphrase” Information about Location/ Geography/Climate Information about food, languages, housing Information about religion, other parts of culture Interesting facts about history, accomplishments Name Class
Image relevant to tribe (Map, picture of people, homes, tools/weapons, etc)
Image relevant to tribe (Map, picture of people, homes, tools/weapons, etc)
Image relevant to tribe (Map, picture of people, homes, tools/weapons, etc)

9. LT: I can create a Brochure to show the cultures, geography and similarities of Various Native American Tribes.

10. To create your brochure:
LT: I can create a Brochure to show the cultures, geography and similarities of Various Native American Tribes.
To create your brochure:
Key Terms
Culture
Teepees
Kivas
Pueblos
Totems
Matrilineal
Burial mounds
Longhouses
Igloos
Migration
Iroquois League
Brainstorm
Storyboard or sketch out how you want your brochure to look
Gather information
Organize it for maximum effect
Find relevant pictures
Set up Microsoft Word Document or Google Doc (Save as “Your Name- Tribe”); if you are not using computer, make sure name/class appear on the bottom of the front page
Attach information
Review for accuracy, neatness, spelling, grammar
Underline or highlight key terms
Review key details and prepare for presentation
Publish, send and/or print

11. Computer Use Directions:
LT: I can create a Brochure to show the cultures, geography and similarities of Various Native American Tribes.
Computer Use Directions:
Go to Google Chrome
Go to websites like these:
ducksters.com/history/native_american_tribes_regions.php,
socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/nativeamericans.htm
native-languages.org/kids.htm
warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-indians/
Bigorrin.org
to help you find key information about a tribe in your assigned culture areas
Type in name of Culture Area AND/OR tribe in that culture area
Read/Scan for key information (food, location, climate, jobs, religion, housing, accomplishments)
Write information either on your “Comparing Native American Culture Areas” Table or on looseleaf in your binder

12. LT: I can create a Brochure to show the cultures, geography and similarities of Various Native American Tribes.
Presenting your work: Next week, you will be presenting your brochures to the class. Try to rehearse your presentation, focus on a few main ideas, use your images to grab our attention, and keep your presentation to about 1 minute or so.

13. 2- Journal Entry Topics:
LT: I can create a Brochure to show the cultures, geography and similarities of Various Native American Tribes.
LT: I can complete a table of information containing information about a specific N.A. culture area using Pgs of the textbook.
Do Now:
1- Write HW: Native American Tribe Brochure due Tuesday 9/27
2- Journal Entry Topics:
Imagine living in the tribe you selected for your brochure
What are some similarities and differences between the way you live and the ways of your tribe?
Many tribes did not believe in money or profit; they either shared or fought to get what they wanted. What are the “Pro’s” (positives) & “Con’s” (negatives) of this?
3- Continue work on researching tribe for brochure