Where In Native America-Intermediate


Summary: 

In this popular program, students will take a virtual tour of the Thaw Collection of American Indian Art.

In the interactive lesson, students will learn about the geographical locations and natural features of North American regions. The intermediate level of this lesson will focus largely on the cultural geography. Students will see how geography can affect clothing creation, dwellings, trade and art based on the natural surrounds of the people who live in the area. Read more ...

Concept: 

The intermediate level of this lessons will focus largely on the cultural geography. Students will see how geography can affect clothing creation, dwellings, trade and art based on the natural surrounds of the people who live in the areaa.

All of this done by virtually visiting the Thaw Collection of American Indian Art!

Objectives: 

• Understand the characteristics, functions, and applications of maps and globes.
• Investigate why people and places are located where they are located and what patterns can be perceived in these places.
• Investigate how groups of Native Americans living in different geographic regions throughout North America interacted with and structured their natural environments to accommodate their varied lifestyles.

Where in Native America - Intermediate (pdf)

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