2nd Grade Social Studies
Native Americans
Unit 3
Welcome to Unit 3: Native Americans!
Welcome to Unit 3: Native Americans!
Let's watch this super fun video on different Native American Tribes!
Let's watch this super fun video on different Native American Tribes!
Why do we say Native American instead of Indian American?
Why do we say Native American instead of Indian American?
The term "Indian American" was first used when Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas. He was very mean and violent to the natives and called them "Indian Americans" because thought he was in India. In the United States, we have a national holiday called Columbus Day, but we must remember that Christopher Columbus was not a good person because he kidnapped and even killed the natives. The land originally belonged to the native and indigenous people which is why we call them "Native American" or "Indigenous" people. We need to respect and love all people and cultures.
The term "Indian American" was first used when Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas. He was very mean and violent to the natives and called them "Indian Americans" because thought he was in India. In the United States, we have a national holiday called Columbus Day, but we must remember that Christopher Columbus was not a good person because he kidnapped and even killed the natives. The land originally belonged to the native and indigenous people which is why we call them "Native American" or "Indigenous" people. We need to respect and love all people and cultures.
Let's learn about some Native American tribes in the United States!
Let's learn about some Native American tribes in the United States!
Cherokee
Cherokee
The Cherokees ("CHAIR-uh-kee") have descended from (ancestors were from) the Iroquois tribe. Many people from the Cherokee tribe prefer to be known as Keetoowah or Tsalagi. The tribe controlled parts of the Appalachian Mountains in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
The Cherokees ("CHAIR-uh-kee") have descended from (ancestors were from) the Iroquois tribe. Many people from the Cherokee tribe prefer to be known as Keetoowah or Tsalagi. The tribe controlled parts of the Appalachian Mountains in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Sequoyah
Sequoyah
Sequoyah ("suh-KOY-ah") was a Native American in the Cherokee tribe. There was originally no written Cherokee language; it was only spoken. Sequoyah developed a syllabary (similar to the alphabet) to help his people read and write. The Cherokee alphabet was completed in 1821, and contained 84-86 characters.
Sequoyah ("suh-KOY-ah") was a Native American in the Cherokee tribe. There was originally no written Cherokee language; it was only spoken. Sequoyah developed a syllabary (similar to the alphabet) to help his people read and write. The Cherokee alphabet was completed in 1821, and contained 84-86 characters.
Cherokee Culture
Cherokee Culture
Cherokee life and culture was very similar to Creek life and culture. The men were in charge of hunting and war while the women were in charge of farming and family. They lived in settled villages (usually near rivers) with shelters made out of river-cane and plaster. They made canoes to travel on the rivers and farmed corns, beans, squash, and sunflowers. The men hunted deer, wild turkey, and fished in the rivers. They used bows and arrows, spears, and fishing poles to hunt. The Cherokees traded a lot with other Native American tribes and made pottery, baskets, clothes, and more.
Cherokee life and culture was very similar to Creek life and culture. The men were in charge of hunting and war while the women were in charge of farming and family. They lived in settled villages (usually near rivers) with shelters made out of river-cane and plaster. They made canoes to travel on the rivers and farmed corns, beans, squash, and sunflowers. The men hunted deer, wild turkey, and fished in the rivers. They used bows and arrows, spears, and fishing poles to hunt. The Cherokees traded a lot with other Native American tribes and made pottery, baskets, clothes, and more.
Creek
Creek
The Creek tribe lived in Georgia and Alabama. There were two main groups of Creeks: The Muskogee (Upper Creeks) and the Hitchiti and Alabama (Lower Creeks). They lived in villages with houses made out of river-cane and plaster (mix of limestone, sand, and water). They grew corn, beans, and squash and the women did most of the farming while the men hunted and protected the community.
The Creek tribe lived in Georgia and Alabama. There were two main groups of Creeks: The Muskogee (Upper Creeks) and the Hitchiti and Alabama (Lower Creeks). They lived in villages with houses made out of river-cane and plaster (mix of limestone, sand, and water). They grew corn, beans, and squash and the women did most of the farming while the men hunted and protected the community.
Apache
Apache
The Apache ("uh-PAH-chee") people lived in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico. They were nomadic people, which meant that they had no permanent home and they moved around a lot to find food and shelter. Most of them lived in wickiups which were small brush houses made out of wood and buffalo hide. They used horses to move from place to place and were hunters and gatherers. They had a very strong military and were fierce fighters.
The Apache ("uh-PAH-chee") people lived in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico. They were nomadic people, which meant that they had no permanent home and they moved around a lot to find food and shelter. Most of them lived in wickiups which were small brush houses made out of wood and buffalo hide. They used horses to move from place to place and were hunters and gatherers. They had a very strong military and were fierce fighters.
Navajo
Navajo
The Navajo ("NAH-vuh-ho") tribe (also spelled Navaho) is the second biggest group of Native Americans in the United States. Most of them still live in New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah and speak an Apachean language. Navajo people lived in hogans (traditional earth houses) made out of clay. The men hunted deer and antelope while the women picked nuts, fruits, and herbs and farmed corn, beans, and squash.
The Navajo ("NAH-vuh-ho") tribe (also spelled Navaho) is the second biggest group of Native Americans in the United States. Most of them still live in New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah and speak an Apachean language. Navajo people lived in hogans (traditional earth houses) made out of clay. The men hunted deer and antelope while the women picked nuts, fruits, and herbs and farmed corn, beans, and squash.
Iroquois
Iroquois
The Iroquois ("eer-uh-kwoy") people speak any language of the Iroquoian family (Cherokee, Mohawk, Onondaga, Seneca, and more) and lived in New York, Pennsylvania, Ontario (Canada), and Quebec (Canada).They lived in large longhouses made out of wood and bark. Women farmed corn, beans, and squash while men built houses, fished, and hunted.
The Iroquois ("eer-uh-kwoy") people speak any language of the Iroquoian family (Cherokee, Mohawk, Onondaga, Seneca, and more) and lived in New York, Pennsylvania, Ontario (Canada), and Quebec (Canada).They lived in large longhouses made out of wood and bark. Women farmed corn, beans, and squash while men built houses, fished, and hunted.
Sioux
Sioux
The Sioux ("soo") tribe lived in the northern Great Plains in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. They were a big group of North American Indian people who spoke three main languages. They lived in teepees made from long wooden poles and bison hides. Bison was really important in Sioux culture. They used all parts of the bison for food, clothes, teepees, tools, and weapons.
The Sioux ("soo") tribe lived in the northern Great Plains in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. They were a big group of North American Indian people who spoke three main languages. They lived in teepees made from long wooden poles and bison hides. Bison was really important in Sioux culture. They used all parts of the bison for food, clothes, teepees, tools, and weapons.
What was the Trail of Tears?
What was the Trail of Tears?
The Trail of Tears was the "Indian Removal" where the U.S. Government removed all of the Native American tribes and forced them to move to Oklahoma. In the 1800's, the American army forced different tribes (the Cherokee tribe was one of the largest) to march (walk) to Oklahoma during the winter time even though the Native Americans were peaceful people and it was their land. Thousands of Native Americans died because they didn't have a lot of food, water or shelter and they got sick because of the cold. It was a terrible time in history.
The Trail of Tears was the "Indian Removal" where the U.S. Government removed all of the Native American tribes and forced them to move to Oklahoma. In the 1800's, the American army forced different tribes (the Cherokee tribe was one of the largest) to march (walk) to Oklahoma during the winter time even though the Native Americans were peaceful people and it was their land. Thousands of Native Americans died because they didn't have a lot of food, water or shelter and they got sick because of the cold. It was a terrible time in history.
We need to remember that not all parts of history are nice or pretty. There have been a lot of people hurt and affected by the things that many countries have done. We can not ignore these parts of history and we need to remember and honor the people who have died, been bullied, and the land that has been taken from them. We must love and respect every race, religion, culture, and ALL people.
We need to remember that not all parts of history are nice or pretty. There have been a lot of people hurt and affected by the things that many countries have done. We can not ignore these parts of history and we need to remember and honor the people who have died, been bullied, and the land that has been taken from them. We must love and respect every race, religion, culture, and ALL people.
Great work! You made it through Unit 3: Native Americans
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