1. A Review for History SOL 2.2 Betty Jo Acker EDUC 540 November, 2002
Our First Americans
A Review for History SOL 2.2
Betty Jo Acker
EDUC 540
November, 2002

2. What Will We Learn about First Americans?
SOL 2.2 The students will compare the lives and contributions of American Indians (First Americans), with emphasis on the Powhatan of the Eastern Woodlands, the Sioux of the Plains, and the Pueblo people of the Southwest.

3. The Three Regions & Native People Living There
The Powhatan of the Eastern Woodlands
The Sioux of the Plains
The Pueblo of the Southwest

4. The Powhatan of the Eastern Woodlands Region
Named for Chief Powhatan
Included many tribes, located mainly in Virginia
Were hunters, fishermen, and farmers
Walked and paddled canoes

5. The Powhatan Longhouse

6. The Sioux of the Plains Lived on the Great Plains or prairie
Hunted buffalo, used parts of the animal for items used everyday
Walked or rode horses

7. The Sioux Tepee
Nomadic people, needed to move to follow herds for hunting
Lived in tepees, which could be moved easily
Built with poles covered with buffalo hides

8. The Pueblo of the Southwest
Lived in the hot, dry Southwest desert
Built permanent homes using adobe bricks
Were farmers
Walked for transportation

9. A Pueblo Home Built with Adobe

10. Contributions of the American Indians
Arts (jewelry,
Pottery, weaving)
Legends and
stories
Respect for
Nature
Farming
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