Native American Scavenger Hunt
By Laura Green
Introduction: The Native Americans of the Plains and Eastern Woodlands lived lives much different than the lives that we live today.
What are the similarities and differences between the Plains Indians and the Eastern Woodland Indians? This scavenger hunt will help you learn more about the similarities and differences in the lives of these different groups. You will learn about their food, shelter, clothing, and more.
Instructions: Click on the the blue words to go to the links about Indians. When you find the answers to the questions, record them on your fact sheet.
Plains Indians
1. A shelter is a type of home. What type of shelter did the Indians of the plains live in?
2. The Plains Indians used these types of shelters because many of them were Nomads. What is a Nomad?
3. What important animal did the Plains Indians hunt? Describe one technique that was used when hunting these animals.
4. The Indians believed that when an animal was killed, no part of that animal should be wasted. What did the Plains Indians use the horns of the buffalo for?
5. How did women help the men in the tribe?
6. What did the women use to decorate their clothing?
1. What type of home did the Eastern Woodland Indians live in? What were these houses made of?
2. Corn was a very important crop for these people. They celebrated with a special ceremony once a year. What was this ceremony called and what season of the year did they celebrate?
3. What kinds of animals did the Woodland Indians hunt?
4. What type of transportation did the Woodland Indians use? *Here’s a tip: Scroll to the bottom to find the answer.
Conclusion:
Now that you have learned so much about the Native Americans of the Plains and the Eastern Woodlands, complete the Venn Diagram to show their similarities and differences.