Discovery Learning Folder - Northwest Tribes
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Which tree was important to the culture of the Northwest Native Americans? (They used it for clothing, totem poles, plank houses, etc.)
The Northwest Native Americans mainly used one type of home (shelter).
___________________ was the most popular form of transportation (other than walking).
Match the tools and important objects to their definition.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
nets | arrow_right_alt | made of grasses and were used for collecting clams |
baskets | arrow_right_alt | tool with a sharp head attached to a long rope. It was thrown by hand as a way to catch whales and other large sea creatures |
canoe | arrow_right_alt | used to catch smaller fish |
harpoon | arrow_right_alt | tall structure made of logs. Various symbols including animals, plants, birds, and religious spirits were carved into it. They served as a way to record history. |
totem pole | arrow_right_alt | made entirely from cedar trees. The inside was hollowed out so the natives could sit inside of it. The outside was decorated with important family symbols or pictures of animals. It could be up to 50 feet long and were used for hunting whales, salmon and sea lions. |
Which food items were eaten by the Northwest tribes? Select all that apply.
What tools did the Northwest tribes use to cut down trees to make their shelter?