1. Chapter 2 Lesson 4 Social Studies 5th Grade Mr. Vida
The Northwest coast
Chapter 2 Lesson 4
Social Studies 5th Grade
Mr. Vida

2. Bell Ringer!
Compare & contrast the Northwest Coast cultural region with that of any of the other regions in N. America. Examples would be food, resources, homes, social structure, climate, etc.
1 opening paragraph, 3 supporting paragraphs, & 1 closing paragraph
3 – 5 sentences per paragraph
Spelling, grammar, punctuation, neatness count

3. Where are we?
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4. What We will see here… Preview:
People of the Northwest Coast developed cultures based on the region’s rich natural resources
Places:
Northwest Coast cultural region
Vancouver Island
Vocabulary:
potlatch
Totem pole
shaman

5. U.S. Northwest Coast cultural Region… and home to the Kwakiutl, tingit, haida & Nootka Indians
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6. Northwest Coast cultural regions:
The region was, has a mild (warm not hot summers/cool not cold winters, coastal climate with heavy rainfalls
Several different tribes settled this region long ago

7. Northwest Desert cultural regions:

8. Northwest coast cultural regions:

9. Northwest Coast cultural regions:

10. Tribes of the Northwest Coast included: Kwakiutl Tingit Haida Nootka
Rich resources:
Tribes of the Northwest Coast included:
Kwakiutl
Tingit
Haida
Nootka

11. Rich Resources:
The Coastal Indians followed hunter/gatherer life (this included on the water)
The forests were so rich with game for hunting and gathering fruits/nuts
The oceans/rivers were so rich with fish, seals, whales
Because of this, they did not need to grow crops
The forests also contained many tall, sturdy cedar trees

12. Rich resources:
Because the resources were so plentiful and so rich, these tribes could hold potlatches
Potlatch is the Chinook word meaning “to give away.”
Displaying wealth & generosity was very important to them
Common gifts for these potlatches were:
____________

13. Rich resources:
Because the resources were so plentiful and so rich, these tribes could hold potlatches
Potlatch is the Chinook word meaning “to give away.”
Displaying wealth & generosity was very important to them
Common gifts for these potlatches were:
Copper shields
Blankets

14. Rich resources:
Because of such rich resources like cedar trees, Kwakiutl became master wood carvers of such things like totem poles
Totem poles are a carved post with animals or other images representing a persons ancestors.
They also were another way to show wealth.
They could be as tall as a 4 story building!

15. Rich resources:

16. Rich resources:
Master carvers also used a single log to make a dugout canoe
They used these dugout canoes to hunt at sea for seals, sea otters, & whales
Such prey offered them.
Meat for food
Furs for clothing
Oil for lamps & heating

17. Rich resources:

18. Customs and traditions
A shaman was an important person in Kwakiutl culture
A shaman was a person they came to when not feeling good. They believed they could cure them
They also performed dancing ceremonies & wore carved masks

19. Customs and traditions
In the Kwakiutl culture, shamans could be
Both…
Men and Women!

20. Rich resources:

21. Rich resources:
Because food was so plentiful, they had plenty of time to create beautiful objects
Many were carved from wood and decorated with paint
These included items like .
rattles
masks
Serving dishes
This reflected the respect they felt for the spirits around them

22. Rich resources:

23. Rich resources: Kwakiutl women wove cedar barks in fabric
Also, buckskin was used for clothing
In colder weather, they put on furs

24. The Kwakiutl today 300 years ago, they numbered 15,000
Today only 4,000 survive
The forest and sea remain important in their lives
Logging, construction & fishing are jobs done

25. The Kwakiutl today They have added new customs also
Food such as sugar, flour, potatoes, and tea have joined berries, game, & fish
Newer building materials have replaced cedar
Both doctors & shamans serve the people
The Kwakiutl still give potlatches today

26. The Kwakiutl today

27. Fill in the details that support the main idea from the lesson
Lesson 4 Review:
Fill in the details that support the main idea from the lesson
The Northwest Coast region is plentiful in natural resources

28. Fill in the details that support the main idea from the lesson
Lesson 4 Review:
Fill in the details that support the main idea from the lesson
Guests at potlatches were offered different types of foods and gifts
The Northwest Coast region is plentiful in natural resources

29. Fill in the details that support the main idea from the lesson
Lesson 4 Review:
Fill in the details that support the main idea from the lesson
Guests at potlatches were offered different types of foods and gifts
The Northwest Coast region is plentiful in natural resources
Totem poles were displayed outside homes. Some as tall as a 4 story building

30. Fill in the details that support the main idea from the lesson
Lesson 4 Review:
Fill in the details that support the main idea from the lesson
Guests at potlatches were offered different types of foods and gifts
The Northwest Coast region is plentiful in natural resources
Totem poles were displayed outside homes. Some as tall as a 4 story building
The people of the Northwest Coast did not have to grow food

31. 2. Why did the Northwest Coast people give potlatches?
Lesson 2 Review:
2. Why did the Northwest Coast people give potlatches?

32. 2. Why did the Northwest Coast people give potlatches?
Lesson 2 Review:
2. Why did the Northwest Coast people give potlatches?
ANSWER:
To show their wealth and generosity

33. 3. What did the shamans do to help people?
Lesson 2 Review:
3. What did the shamans do to help people?

34. 3. What did the shamans do to help people?
Lesson 2 Review:
3. What did the shamans do to help people?
ANSWER:
Performed dancing ceremonies to help people feel better

35. 4. How much has the Kwakiutl population declined over the centuries?
Lesson 2 Review:
4. How much has the Kwakiutl population declined over the centuries?

36. 4. How much has the Kwakiutl population declined over the centuries?
Lesson 2 Review:
4. How much has the Kwakiutl population declined over the centuries?
ANSWER:
From 15,000 to 4,000

37. Lesson 2 Review:
5. What changes might the Kwakiutl make in their culture if all the nearby trees were cut down?

38. Lesson 2 Review: ANSWER:
5. What changes might the Kwakiutl make in their culture if all the nearby trees were cut down?
ANSWER:
They could not make wooden objects for housing, ceremonies, or transportation. They would have to use other resources or transport wood from other regions