Warm Up:

Take out your diagram on page 23 and compare uses for the materials with the uses the Netsilik found.

Antler: can be reused to make other toolsBone: marrow can be sucked for foodMoss: cannot be reused; will have worn offFish: can be eaten or fed to dogsTent skin: will be sewn back together and used for tentThong: used for tent guylines (to keep the tent up)

1. Which materials did you reuse differently from the Netsilik?

2. Do any of their uses surprise you?

Today’s Questions:

How do the Netsilik survive keep warm at the winter ice camp?

How does Netsilik culture compare to the cultures of other Native American tribes?

Agenda:

1. Short Video: at the winter sea ice camp

2. Discuss how to build an igloo

3. Introduce Native American project

4. Project work time

At the winter sea ice camp

1. How has the climate/environment changed?

2. How do you think the Netsilik feel about the cold?

https://www.nfb.ca/film/at_winter_sea_ice_camp_pt_1

With your table group:

1. How is an igloo constructed?

2. How do you think the Netsilik keep the igloo warm?

Native American Culture Project

For this project, you will work in a group to research and create a poster about a Native

American tribe. After you have completed your poster, you will prepare to present your

information to the class. Each group member is responsible for contributing to the research, creation of the poster, and presentation. You will have two full class periods to work with your group. Presentations will begin on Oct

27th (A Days) and Oct 28th (B Days).

Your poster and presentation should include information about each of the following categories:

1. Location: Where is this tribe located?

2. Environment: What is the climate and environment like in this region? What natural resources are in the environment?

3. Food: What kinds of food does this tribe eat? How do they gather food for the members of their tribe?

4. Shelter: What kind of shelter does this tribe live in? What materials do they use to build their shelter?

5. Transportation: How do members of the tribe travel from place to place?

6. Customs/Traditions: What are the important customs and traditions of this tribe? Are there dances, ceremonies, or pieces of art work that are unique to this tribe?

Native Americans of North America

Native American Project Groups:

Kwakiutl: Siddharth, Kylie, Roshni, Pranav

Pueblo: Jacob, Sonal, Frances, Demi

Navajo: Sydney, Shashank, Khushi, Jake

Apache: Akshata, Ayesha, Ashley,

Iroquois: Ethan, Kyle, Noemi, Natalie

Lakota/Sioux: Rehman, Ryan, Ella, Ryann

Cherokee: Cooper, Raeva, Olivia, Emma

Native American Project Groups:

Kwakiutl: Maddie, Aidan, Leila, Justin

Pueblo: Rachel, Rhea, Aaron, Mitchell

Navajo: Leilani, Abby, Ronith

Apache: Ethan, Trang, Daniela, Sofia

Iroquois: Nicky, Britney, Luke, Ikhlaas

Lakota/Sioux: Tanya, Shriya, Siddharth

Cherokee: Nick, Viola, Nicky, Mikayla

Native American Project Groups:

Kwakiutl: Aimee, Emma, Carson, Matthew

Pueblo: Eric, Kate, Kaitlyn, Howard

Navajo: Brenna, Ellie, Cyr’sten, Ben

Apache: Jasmin, Rakshitha, Priya, Mitchell

Iroquois: Gavin, Emre, Erin, Morgan

Lakota/Sioux: Jenna, Sanju, Michael, Trevon

Cherokee: Joey, Trevon, Kylee

Homework:

Bring in a book or an article about your Native

American tribe.