1. Civilizations of the Americas
Section 3: Peoples of North America
Witness History Audio: Birth of Diverse Cultures
Peoples Adapt to the Desert Southwest
Early residents of the Arizona desert built irrigation systems to carry river water as far as ten miles. Later, about A.D. 100, the Anasazi began to live in the Four Corners region in cliff-side housing complexes and in pueblos of adobe bricks on the ground. The Anasazi abandoned their dwellings in the late 1200s.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What event does this story describe?” (the creation of the Maidu people and other groups around them) “How do you think that division into separate groups might affect the people of a region?” (It would lead to distinct cultures and might also lead to conflict.)
When showing Color Transparency 37, link details from the chart to the Native American groups listed in the student text.
When showing Color Transparency 36, Have students work in pairs to identify details discussed in the text.
Color Transparency 37: Native American Groups
Geography Interactive Native American Culture Areas
Color Transparency 36: Pueblo Bonito
Note Taking Transparency 74
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2. Civilizations of the Americas
Section 3: Peoples of North America
Culture Emerges in the East
The Adena and later Hopewell people of the Northeast made earthen mounds as platforms for structures and as burial places. They traded with cultures over a wide area. The Mississippians (another mound-building culture) arose in the Southeast around A.D Their city of Cahokia was home to up to 20,000 people. The Natchez people carried on many Mississippian traditions.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What event does this story describe?” (the creation of the Maidu people and other groups around them) “How do you think that division into separate groups might affect the people of a region?” (It would lead to distinct cultures and might also lead to conflict.)
When showing Color Transparency 37, link details from the chart to the Native American groups listed in the student text.
When showing Color Transparency 36, Have students work in pairs to identify details discussed in the text.
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3. Civilizations of the Americas
Section 3: Peoples of North America
Unique Cultures Develop in Different Geographic Regions
Distinct ways of life developed in different areas of North America. The Inuit in what is today northern Canada lived off of sea mammals and traveled in kayaks and dog sleds. In the Pacific Northwest, the native peoples fed on salmon and hunted in the forests. Wealthy community members shared their bounty with others through potlatch ceremonies. In the Northeast, many Native Americans shared the Iroquois language and traditions. Women farmed and men hunted and served as warriors. Many of the different groups joined in the Iroquois League, an alliance formed to keep the peace.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What event does this story describe?” (the creation of the Maidu people and other groups around them) “How do you think that division into separate groups might affect the people of a region?” (It would lead to distinct cultures and might also lead to conflict.)
When showing Color Transparency 37, link details from the chart to the Native American groups listed in the student text.
When showing Color Transparency 36, Have students work in pairs to identify details discussed in the text.
QuickTake Section Quiz
Progress Monitoring Transparency
QuickTake Chapter Test
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4. Civilizations of the Americas: Section 3
Color Transparency 37: Native American Groups
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5. Civilizations of the Americas: Section 3
Color Transparency 36: Pueblo Bonito
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6. Civilizations of the Americas: Section 3
Note Taking Transparency 74
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7. Civilizations of the Americas: Section 3
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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