Northwest Area
What tools did the Northwest Indians use?
They used nets, traps and canoes.
Describe the tools that were used in this area.
They used nets, bows and arrows
How was obsidian used?
They used it to make knives, arrows and to trade for other items.
Describe the shelter of the Indians of the Central Area.
1. They built round houses out of poles that they covered with reeds or bark.
2. They also built cone-shaped houses out of bark slabs.
Unlike other California Native Americans, these groups lived by _______.
farming
Shells were used as ____________.
money
Reeds and grasses were used for ____________ and ___________.
baskets and trays
What is a nomad?
A nomad is a person who moves from place to place in search for food.
_______ was a stable food in this area.
acorn
What types of crops did they farm?
corn, beans and squash
How did the Native Americans use nature to meet their needs?
They used nature to find and grow their own food. They also used it to make their own homes.